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Research
Course
Guide
Courses
2020-2021
Acknowledgement of Country UTS acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal People of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.
Contents
02 Message from the Vice-Chancellor
03 Message from the DVC Research
05 Research at UTS
06 Experience Sydney
10 Sydney’s city university
12 UTS rankings
14 Research at the most innovative campus in Australia
16 Well connected and entrepreneurial
18 Connect. Live. Learn
20 Support services
22 The Graduate Research School support services
24 Careers: Your pathway to graduate success
26 Scholarships for domestic students
28 Scholarships for international students
31 Research study areas
32 Arts and Social Sciences
36 Business School
40 Connected Intelligence Centre
44 Design, Architecture and Building
48 Engineering and Information Technology
52 Health
56 Institute for Public Policy and Governance
58 Graduate School of Health
62 Law
66 Science
70 Sustainable Futures
74 Transdisciplinary Innovation
79 Further information
80 Industry doctorate program
81 Collaborative doctoral research degree program
83 Visiting research students program
84 Minimum academic and English requirements
86 How to apply
88 Feel at home
90 Health cover, tuition fees and SSAF
91 Graduate Research School Dean welcome
1
Message from the
Vice-Chancellor
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is a young and dynamic
university that marks the gateway to Sydney — Australia’s economic,
multicultural and creative global city. Our vibrant campus is located in the
heart of Sydney’s innovative and cultural precinct and next to its central
business district, giving you access to all that the harbour city has to offer.
UTS is widely known for its innovative learning and teaching approach
which integrates the best of online and face-to-face experiences. Our
staff are thought leaders and practical innovators with wide-ranging
experience both inside and outside of the classroom. Our mentoring
programs, internship experiences and Industry Doctorate Program can
connect you with highly-skilled practitioners and top organisations. Our
location and reputation allows you to engage with world-class research
teams and facilities, as well as relevant industry, government and
community partners.
We are committed to future-focused learning, high-impact research and
effective partnerships with industry and community which is reflected in
the design of our campus. The university’s inner-city campus has recently
been transformed through a $1.3 billion redevelopment plan, providing
dedicated spaces for research students, more student accommodation and
new buildings containing cutting-edge technologies and facilities.
At UTS we also offer scholarships to help our research students with their
education and living costs. Our comprehensive range of support services
and activities, many of which are free, ensure research students remain
connected and engaged with the UTS community through student events,
workshops and presentations.
UTS is also well-known for its rich contribution to the research sector.
One hundred per cent of UTS’s broad research fields have been
benchmarked at world standard or above by the Australian Government’s
most recent Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation and
we are leading the country when it comes to research impact (2019
Engagement and Impact Assessment).
These are just some of the reasons why we’re rated the top young
university in Australia and within the top 200 universities globally (QS
Top 50 Under 50 2020, and Times Higher Education 2020). So if you’re
passionate about making a positive impact in the world, we want you to
join our growing community of world-class researchers. I look forward to
welcoming you to UTS.
Professor Attila Brungs
Vice-Chancellor and President
2 Message from the Vice-Chancellor
Message from the
DVC Research
Discovery, problem-solving, critical thinking and creativity are features
shared by great research and inspiring learning environments. At UTS,
we integrate our approach to research and learning, so our students are
engaged with the research our academics are undertaking as well as
being supported to utilise inquiry-based approaches to research and form
strong and extensive networks nationally and internationally.
That is our commitment to research degree students.
Our research and learning model, combined with our vibrant research
culture, strong engagement with industry and an unwavering
commitment to social justice, is what that sets us apart as Australia’s
number one young university.*
As a postgraduate research student at UTS, you’ll study with academics
and practitioners committed to undertaking research at the highest
levels of international knowledge creation. At the end of your degree,
you’ll be equipped with deep specialist knowledge combined with an
innate ability to explore, think and act systemically and consider a range
of different perspectives preparing you for entrepreneurial career
pathways, senior roles in industry, or for a future career in research.
You’ll have the opportunity to study in our future-focused inner city
campus, a $1.3 billion redevelopment providing dedicated spaces for
research students, more student accommodation and new buildings
containing the technologies and facilities used by researchers to create
the future.
If you’re passionate about producing high-quality, globally-respected
research that makes significant economic, environmental, and societal
impact, we want you to join our growing community of world-class
researchers. I look forward to welcoming you to UTS.
Professor Kate McGrath
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
*T imes Higher Education Young University Rankings 2015–2019
and QS Top 50 Under 50 2018–2020
Message from the DVC Research 3
Research at UTS
At UTS, our research is exemplified by excellence,
impact, engagement with global partners, and
innovative collaborations that transcend disciplinary
and professional boundaries.
We are committed to producing high-quality, globally-
respected research that makes significant economic,
environmental, cultural and social impact.
To this end, we are building research capacity and
performance in a number of areas aligned to the UTS
2027 vision (strategy.uts.edu.au), which is to be a
leading public university of technology recognised
for our global impact.
Learn more at uts.edu.au/research
4 Research at UTS
Research at UTS 5
Experience Sydney Impressive beaches, iconic buildings, year-round festivals, and a thriving sports culture – Sydney’s got it all. With a great climate, a true mix of cultures and world-class national parks right on your doorstep, there’s something for everyone in this stunning harbour city. Sydney is a great place to live and an even better place to study!
Top 10 things to
do around Sydney
1 Don’t miss the international 6 Grab a meal and catch an
symbol of Sydney – the Sydney incredible fireworks display
Opera House. Step beneath the every Saturday night at Darling
sails of Danish architect Jørn Harbour. During the day, visit the
Utzon’s masterpiece to see a Sea Life Sydney Aquarium to see
performance or take a tour. magnificent dugongs, sharks,
stingrays, and thousands of
2 Explore Sydney by ferry, crossing tropical fish. Escape the crowds
our sparkling harbour to learn to
in the serene Chinese Garden
surf at Manly, for fish and chips
of Friendship.
at Watson’s Bay or to discover
our convict history at the World 7 Meet Australia’s unique native
Heritage-listed Cockatoo Island. animals at the world-famous
Taronga Zoo. Hear stories of
3 Take a spectacular cliff top Australian wildlife and the
Crowd pleasers coastal walk from Bondi Beach
Dreaming from an Aboriginal
See Sydney shine throughout to Coogee. Discover sweeping
guide and get up close with
the year thanks to our lively views, pristine beaches, and
koalas, kangaroos and wallabies.
events calendar. Whether if you look carefully, ancient
it’s the Sydney Festival – a Aboriginal rock engravings. 8 Explore the twisting inlets and
celebration of performing arts, During October catch Sculpture harbour islands of Sydney
Sydney Biennale – the largest by the Sea: the world’s largest Harbour National Park. Walk
visual arts event in Australia free outdoor sculpture exhibition. over the Sydney Harbour Bridge
or one of our many music, (affectionately known as The
4 Get cultured in the great Coat Hanger) and enjoy a picnic
film, comedy, food or sporting outdoors. Enjoy a free concert
festivals, you’ll always find in Wendy Whiteley’s Secret
under the stars at Symphony in
something to do, most likely Garden at Lavender Bay.
the Domain, explore a wonderland
outdoors and for free. of light art and urban projections 9 Barrack for your team while
during Vivid Sydney or take a seat watching a game of cricket,
at the open-air cinema where a tennis, rugby league, footy or
giant movie screen rises from soccer at one of our popular
Sydney Harbour. sports grounds. Get in the
mood by wearing team colours
5 Discover our rich history in and tasting a meat pie with
The Rocks. Explore Sydney’s
tomato sauce – our classic
oldest pubs, historic laneways
Aussie cuisine.
and archaeological remains
under the shadow of the Harbour 10 Catch the train to the World
Bridge. Mingle at the Rocks Heritage-listed Blue Mountains.
Markets and sample foods from Visit the iconic Three Sisters
around the world. and explore the magnificent
lookouts, waterfalls and hazy
blue valleys. Get your adrenaline
pumping mountain biking,
canyoning or rock climbing.
Experience Sydney 7
Experience
Sydney
6th Best City in the World
Condé Nast Traveller’s Top 10 Big Cities 2018
9th Best Student City
QS Best Student Cities 2018
11th Best City for Quality of Life
Mercer’s 2019 Quality of Living survey
Bondi Beach is only 30 minutes away from UTS by public transport
Sydney enjoys a sunny climate with mild winters and warm summers.
During summer, (December – February) average temperatures range
from 19 - 26°C (65 - 78°F). During winter (June – August) average
temperatures drop to between 9-17°C (48 - 63°F). There’s an average
of 243 days sunny days recorded every year.
Information source: australia.comSuman Laudari – Nepal No longer a stranger to Sydney “I like Sydney because you get to meet people from all over the world, it is very multicultural. I also love being in nature and Sydney really offers that – if you take a train ride for half an hour, you can go to a place where you get to explore and enjoy nature.”
Sydney’s city
university
Expand your horizons A great place to build your future As you settle into student life, you’ll
in the heart of Sydney Location is everything. At UTS, become part of a caring multicultural
you’ll study in the centre of a rapidly community. With new friends and a
Imagine waking up in changing urban environment supportive UTS network around you,
Australia’s most dynamic, with industry opportunities on your transition to life in Australia will be
cosmopolitan and dazzling your doorstep. We’re part of an a rewarding and exciting experience.
city. Welcome to Sydney: energetic technology hub that hosts Convenient, inspiring, fun
our nation’s cultural centre more than 60 per cent of regional
No matter where you’re coming
technology operations.
and business capital. from, or going to, UTS is easy to get
More than 90 per cent of banks to. We’re walking distance to the
base their regional headquarters CBD, Darling Harbour, shopping,
here. While more than 40 per food, sport, and nightlife. You’re
cent of Sydney’s digital and also a few minutes’ walk away from
creative industries reside in our transport hubs Central Station and
neighbourhood. Sydney is also the Railway Square so you can safely
place to be an entrepreneur: we’re spread your wings and explore.
home to 60 per cent of Australia’s When you need to travel interstate or
start-ups, many bursting with overseas, you’re close to Australia’s
possibilities and inspired thinking biggest international and domestic
right by our campus. airports. From breakfast in Bondi
to an evening at the Opera House,
A safe and friendly city
you’ll experience many unforgettable
Our reputation as a safe and sociable moments in our wonderful city.
city is one of the reasons why 35000
*City of Sydney international student survey.
international students* choose to
make Sydney their home-away-
from-home. Australians are known for
their relaxed attitude to life. We take
pride in our friendliness, respectful
nature and culture of equality.
10 Sydney’s city universitySpice Alley Broadway Sydney
Tucked behind the narrow laneways For 90 years Broadway was home to
alongside Central Park, Spice the grand old Grace Bros Building
Alley is Australia’s first outdoor with its elegant architecture and
Singaporean-style hawker centre. distinctive clock towers. This
From behind a façade of heritage sensitively restored heritage
terraces, the aroma of exotic spices building now serves 21st century
entices hungry locals to meet under shoppers. A ten-minute stroll from
swinging red lanterns as they tuck UTS, Broadway Shopping Centre
in to street food staples at student features three supermarkets, a
prices. Operated by Sydney’s most 500-seat food court, a 12-screen
popular Asian restaurants, enjoy cinema and major retailers including
Vietnamese market foods, Chinese- Kmart, Target and Apple plus 100
Malay fusions, Thai curries, the fast speciality shops.
foods of China, and more.
Chinatown and Haymarket Central Park
Chinatown and Haymarket’s dumpling Central Park is a downtown oasis
houses, yum cha palaces and neon-lit directly opposite UTS. Enter the main
nooks are irresistible. A short walk tower dripping with a living tapestry
from UTS, you’ll also explore night of plants and vines (the world’s
markets, arcades and malls while tallest vertical garden) to experience
discovering some of Sydney’s shopping, cinemas and surrounding
best Asian supermarkets. The iconic parklands. Grab a bite at one of
Paddy’s Markets dates back to the many outlets including Cuban,
colonial times and is also packed with Mexican, Chinese, Indian or Brazilian
bargains. At night, get your sing-along or relax at the Old Clare Hotel for a
on at a quirky karaoke lounge. During lazy afternoon.
February, celebrate the Lunar New
Year with dazzling lion and dragon
dances, giant zodiac lanterns and,
of course, fabulous food.
Sydney’s city university 11UTS rankings
5
QS TOP 50 STAR
UNDER 50 2020 RATED
for excellence
across 7 categories
1st QS Stars™ 2018-2021
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
in Australia
11 th 150
GLOBALLY
World University
globally Rankings 2020
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
100%
of UTS research has
been benchmarked at
world standard
or above
Australian Government’s
Excellence in Research for
Australia (ERA) evaluation in 2018
2019 snapshot of UTS
45 930 15 134 1085 256
students enrolled international incoming study UTS students
at UTS onshore and students abroad and studying overseas
outside Australia exchange students on exchange
12TOP 300 FACT
OVERALL The iconic UTS
Academic Ranking Tower Building is the
of World Universities tallest educational
(ARWU) 2019 building in Australia
at 28 stories high!
Shanghai Jiao Tong
TOP YOUNG UNIVERSITY
200
RANKINGS 2019
OVERALL
World University
Rankings 2020
1st
Times Higher Education
in Australia
13th
globally
Times Higher Education
uts.edu.au/rankings
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UTS students undergraduate postgraduate postgraduate full-time staff
studying overseas students coursework research
on a short-term students students
experience
13Research at the
most innovative
campus in
Australia
We’ve invested A$1.3 billion
to create an immersive new
university experience using
sustainable design to shape
the way you learn.
Our iconic buildings, tech-
driven learning spaces
and designated industry
hubs place students at
the centre of the creative
learning experience so UTS Central UTS Tech Lab
they can benefit from an Opened in 2019, UTS has its own UTS Tech Lab is a multidisciplinary
active, connected and ‘heart of glass’ in the form of engineering and IT facility designed
UTS Central. to disrupt traditional university
collaborative education.
approaches to research.
Bringing a striking transparency to
uts.edu.au/campus the centre of campus, the futuristic Located in the Botany industry
17-storey glass façade encloses a hub next to Sydney’s airport, this
student hub, food court, a range of incubator for researchers promotes
collaborative teaching, faculty and collaboration with industry and
research spaces, and a 270-seat government to develop innovative
Hive Super Lab. technologies in countless arenas.
The highlight of UTS Central is a new UTS Tech Lab’s specialist
sun-drenched library featuring a laboratories possess advanced
three-level reading room. Echoing capabilities and equipment unique
the world’s great scholarly reading to Australia. Combined with its
rooms, its towering floor-to-ceiling collaborative workspaces, UTS Tech
bookshelves house an impressive Lab seamlessly blends new and
collection of books for student use. traditional modes of working so that
people and ideas flow freely.
14 Research at the most innovative campus in AustraliaDr Chau Chak Wing Building Engineering and IT Building Vicki Sara Building
A Sydney landmark, The Dr Chau Described as a ‘living laboratory,’ Home to the Faculty of Science and
Chak Wing Building is home to UTS the Engineering and IT Building is Graduate School of Health, the Vicki
Business School. covered in binary code screens that Sara Building boasts world-class
display real-time performance data laboratories, simulation labs and
Inspired by a tree house as ‘a
internally throughout the building. health care consulting clinics.
growing learning organism with
many branches of thought,’ it’s the Inside, technology-enabled It features a world-first Super
only building in Australia designed teaching, research and social Resolution Imaging System that
by world-renowned architect spaces are clustered around a enables research into the cell biology
Frank Gehry. fissure shaped atrium. of living micro-organisms, which
is crucial to understanding the
Its classrooms and oval lecture Home to the most advanced data
behaviour of infectious diseases.
theatres facilitate discussion and visualisation facility in Australia, the
While a Super Lab, the first of its
encourage collaboration while building’s immersive 3D Data Arena
kind in Australia, accommodates
large student commons offer creates 360-degree representations
up to 220 students from 12 classes
inviting places for students to of data enabling academics and
facilitating a multidisciplinary
study and relax. industry to visualise complex
learning environment.
information, identify trends and
solve problems.
Study spaces Moore Park campus Alumni Green
Whether it’s a quiet spot to study, Our new Moore Park campus, next to Modelled after leading European
an AV-equipped pod for group work or the Sydney Cricket Ground and the town squares, Alumni Green is
somewhere to host a social catch-up, Rugby Australia Building, is the first a welcoming green oasis and
there’s plenty of space for students in Australia to combine university ceremonial gathering space at the
on campus. programs with a major sporting venue. centre of campus.
Our many student commons are UTS students, sector-leading Its gardens provide a sanctuary of
available to relax between classes, sport and exercise scientists, trees, plants and shade. While a
meet friends or read over coffee. physiotherapists, and elite athletes range of spaces (including outdoor
Students without a laptop can are connected in Sydney’s premier ping pong tables) are ideal for
use our free desktop computer sporting precinct. socialising, studying and relaxing.
workstations around campus.
This integration of science and
These purpose-built student spaces, sport offers UTS hands-on access
most offering power outlets, USB to elite athletes and provides the
ports for charging devices and free Australian Rugby Union with valuable
Wi-Fi, are another way to make UTS performance, injury-management
feel like home. and rehabilitation data.
Research at the most innovative campus in Australia 15Well connected
and entrepreneurial
We’ve built partnerships Many of our degrees are industry- Research that matters
with some of the world’s most accredited meaning your degree UTS is a future-focused research
will be recognised nationally university with an emphasis
innovative and successful
and internationally. on technology, creativity and
companies that share our
Teaching excellence and social disruption.
passion for creativity and
technology – partnerships practical education We believe universities should
that will play a key role in Practice makes perfect. Nobody work for the greater good by driving
shaping your future. knows that better than our social change beyond campus,
exceptional teaching staff. locally and globally, through
research and practice.
Industry connections Many are acclaimed professionals
who bring a wealth of industry We are committed to fostering
Our courses are developed and
expertise to the classroom through the next generation of progressive
reviewed in consultation with leading
live case studies and practice- researchers for academia
industry practitioners ensuring your
based assessment. and industry.
learning is relevant to the changing
needs of your profession. They’re at the top of their game, but We’re collaborative too. Our Key
they’re also committed to nurturing Technology Partnerships Program
You’ll work on industry projects,
their students. They will push you in is responding to the expectations
create solutions to real-world
ways you didn’t think possible so you of industry by building unique,
problems and participate in industry-
can excel in ways that matter. long-lasting relationships with
run competitions. You may even
research partners.
undertake a workplace internship or Our adjunct professors and visiting
placement as part of your degree. practitioners also ensure your
education is relevant by sharing
Beyond the classroom, we’ll
how theory is applied in real-world
offer opportunities and help you
situations.
establish valuable professional
connections.
16 Well connected and entrepreneurialUnleash your research
impact with UTS Startups
Are you looking to create an Skills and tools mentors. And being a part of the
impact with your research? Give yourself an edge. Our immersive fast-growing UTS Startups founder
You might not know it yet but workshops and bootcamps for community, you’ll be surrounded by
research and entrepreneurship go researchers will introduce you to fellow student entrepreneurs who
hand in hand. As a research student, entrepreneurship tools and methods are ready to share their knowledge
you have more in common with an such as Design Thinking to solve and skills.
entrepreneur than you probably problems, test your research, create Partnerships
realise. UTS Startups can be your impact, and launch a business. And
Find the right source of funding
partner on the journey to translate our online Entrepreneurship Toolkit
to maximise your research impact.
your research into a viable practice, is ready to empower you at any stage
There are many opportunities for
product or service and make real- of your journey.
funding and investment through
world impact.
Mentorship venture capital, industry and
UTS Startups is the home of student Get good advice. It is never too government. UTS Startups is deeply
entrepreneurship at UTS. We early in your research journey to integrated in Australia’s thriving
inspire and support students along reach out. Figuring out the right startup ecosystem and has formed
their entrepreneurial journey to entrepreneurial path, and finding a range of partnerships, such as
be future ready for their careers. the right connections should not CSIRO’s Main Sequence Ventures,
Whether you want to translate or be a headache. We work with you to help researchers access venture
commercialise your research, follow to develop a plan and polish your capital, and the funding needed to
an academic path, innovate within research. We use our network to translate your findings into impact.
an organisation, or launch your give you access to people who meet Connect with us
own research-led business, make your needs: advisors, investors,
entrepreneurship a part of your entrepreneurship.uts.edu.au
thought-leaders, potential board
research journey with UTS Startups. startups@uts.edu.au
members and your future customers.
@UTSStartups
This approach takes your research
UTS Startups LinkedIn
to the next level. Our members are
supported through regular check- Powered by UTS Innovation
ins and have access to expert and Entrepreneurship.
Unleash your research impact with UTS Startups 17Connect.
Live. Learn.
As an international student, you’ll experience a new country
with fresh outlooks, foods and customs. We’re here to help
you immerse yourself in your new culture, discover interests
you wouldn’t encounter back home and make lifelong friends.
The best way to start is to dive right in!
UTS International Orientation Peer network
international.uts.edu.au orientation.uts.edu.au uts.edu.au/current-students/
opportunities/peer-network-
Our team understands what’s Experience the best introduction to
program
required to achieve academic life at UTS during orientation. Attend
success and wellbeing at UTS. seminars, workshops and social You’ve travelled a long way from
We’re here to help you settle in and events to learn about our support home to study here. If you’re looking
stay happy and safe. We provide services, make friends and gain for a friendly face when you arrive
friendly advice and assistance to insider tips on living in Sydney. on campus, seek out one of our
all international students. You’ll find Peer Networkers in their signature
On O’Day, take a campus tour so you
us on level 3A of the Tower Building. orange t-shirts.
can easily find the library, computer
labs and your lecture rooms. Join They’re UTS students who’ll answer
clubs and societies and take questions, help you find your way
advantage of free give-aways, food, around campus and make Sydney
student offers, and demos. feel a little more like home.
Make sure you attend one of the Our weekly Network Café also
mandatory international student brings together overseas students.
sessions and your faculty welcome Hosted by current UTS students,
to get important information about you can practise your English, learn
your course, meet your lecturers, about Australian culture and ask
other students, and discover exciting questions about life at UTS.
upcoming opportunities.
18 Connect. Live. Learn.UTS Library
lib.uts.edu.au
The UTS Library provides services to support students at all stages of
their studies. Workshops and training sessions are run throughout the
year on finding information, managing data, referencing, publishing
strategies, and maximising the impact of your work. Content on the UTS
Library website provides additional specialised support for researchers.
HeadsUp:Researchers supports students through a series of online tutorials,
providing an overview of skills needed across the research life cycle.
The Library has an extensive collection of journals, books and other resources,
both online and in print, and provides free access to a wide range of research
databases and other tools such as referencing software. If the resource you
are after isn’t in the Library’s collection a Request for Purchase or InterLibrary
Loan can be submitted. Librarians are also available to provide assistance via
individual consultations, email, chat and social media channels.
When you’re ready to lodge a digital copy of your thesis, you can upload it via
the Library website and our team will publish it in the UTS digital repository,
Open Publication of UTS Scholars (OPUS).
Sport and recreation UTS Shopfront
activateuts.com.au/sport shopfront.uts.edu.au
Join one of our 30 sports and UTS Shopfront places students at the
recreation clubs or sign up with centre of the community sector so
ActivateFit: our on-campus gym. You they can make a difference to local
can also combine your love of fitness not-for-profit organisations. Through
and travel with our ActivateUTS volunteering, collaborative projects
Recreation program where you can and community-engaged research,
explore Sydney and its surrounds you’ll gain valuable experience and
through sports events, day trips and help build sustainable communities.
weekend getaways.
The UTS SOUL Award program run
by UTS Shopfront, gives you the
opportunity to gain valuable local
volunteering experience, taking
your research into the real world or
exploring something new. Skill-up
workshops in communications, social
issues and project management help
you have more impact and you’ll have
fun meeting students across a variety
of faculties. All while experiencing the
wellbeing benefits of getting out in
the community and giving back.
Connect. Live. Learn. 19Support services
Being alone in a new city can be overwhelming at times.
If you’re having trouble adjusting to life in Sydney or at
university, take advantage of our free support services
including health and wellbeing services, counselling,
English language tutoring, and study skills workshops.
Health and wellbeing
uts.edu.au/current-students/ Mental health services UTS Psychology Clinic
support Our confidential and free counselling The UTS Psychology Clinic is a
service can help you with a range of not-for-profit research clinic and
We offer a range of services to
personal, relationship, academic, training facility for postgraduate
ensure you stay healthy and safe
and psychological difficulties. Our Clinical Psychology students in the
on and off campus.
group counselling workshops can Graduate School of Health. It’s open
Medical service support you through the pressures to UTS students, staff and the public
Our UTS Health Service provides of study, work and life. Face-to- offering reduced-fee services.
free friendly and confidential face counselling sessions are also
medical consultations to students, available in Mandarin and Cantonese.
staff, alumni, and their families.
Safe, fair and supportive Social clubs and events Multi-faith Chaplaincy
uts.edu.au/current-students/ activateuts.com.au uts.edu.au/current-students/
students-with-accessibility- support/health-and-wellbeing/
Engaging in extra-curricular
requirements/accessibility-service multi-faith-chaplaincy
activities will give you a rewarding,
We value diversity at UTS. We’re well-rounded university experience. We welcome and respect beliefs
committed to supporting all There’s lots of ways to get involved of all kinds at UTS. Our Multi-faith
students to join in all university at UTS beyond the classroom. With Chaplaincy represents Buddhist,
activities. If you’ve got a disability over 130 clubs and societies, you’ll Christian, Jewish, and Islamic staff
or ongoing health condition that find the right one for you. We also host and students. Our chaplains can
could affect your studies, our UTS a jam-packed events calendar that assist you with a variety of concerns
Accessibility Service can help. includes free weekly breakfasts, including homesickness, loneliness
BBQs, live music, art exhibitions, and spirituality.
and festivals.
20 Support ServicesTiziana Zingali, Italy
PhD Thesis, ithree Institute
“UTS is a fantastic mix of different people, languages, and customs. It
is also very sensitive to social themes such as sexual harassment, the
presence of women in research, racism and social equity. Everyone is
free to express their opinion and contribute a little to research progress.”
Support services 21The Graduate Research School
support services
Behind every great research original graduate research and General Research Development
student is a comprehensive to develop the graduate research program
student as a researcher prepared
network of support. UTS Research workshops in this program
for careers in academia and/or will support you throughout the
offers a range of support industry. This framework articulates three stages of your candidature,
including scholarships and the support you will receive and commencing with Research
researcher development are expected to engage with while Orientation through to Submitting
programs, as well as tailored undertaking a graduate research Your Thesis. These workshops
support for Indigenous degree at UTS. The UTS Graduate provide you with the necessary skills
students and students Research Education Framework: that will assist you in both academic
with disabilities. –– Involves a panel of supervisors and practical ways as a researcher.
Some of the workshops include HDR
–– Is guided by a Graduate Research
UTS Graduate Research School Induction, Time Management for
Study Plan (GRSP)
Research Students, Managing your
The UTS Graduate Research School –– Comprises of three formal Research Project, Finding Funding,
(GRS) is the central support unit for candidature stages including Preparing for Stage One Submission,
Higher Degree by Research (HDR) assessment Finalising and Submitting your
students at UTS. From the initial Thesis, HDR Career Conference, etc.
–– Is monitored on a session-by-
application to development of your
session basis through a Review
research career skills, the GRS Research Literacies program
of Progress (ROP)
team are dedicated to assisting you The Research Literacies (RL) Program
with managing your candidature, –– Includes mandatory and optional
comprises a series of interactive
scholarships and study queries. training components
workshops that are offered twice
GRS offers a range of workshops –– Involves undertaking a program of a year. RL workshops focus on the
and resources to develop your skills research that adheres to research research communication skills
and knowledge as a researcher management best practice needed to help you further the
throughout your research degree. –– Culminates with the submission knowledge required to progress
From the academic to the social, of a final thesis for examination through your candidature and
through the e-newsletter Research beyond as established researchers.
Insider, GRS keeps you up to date –– Provides a supportive research
In addition, RL Summer/Winter
on everything you need to know environment.
Schools and Thesis Boot Camps are
about researching at UTS. GRS also UTS Graduate Research School held in block mode at various stages
organise social events for you to stay (GRS) research student throughout the year.
connected within the UTS research development workshops
community. Qualitative research methods
GRS runs a series of research student
The series of courses in the
The UTS Graduate Research workshops that are categorised
Qualitative Research Methods
Education Framework (GREF) under various programs throughout
specialisation aim to provide
Graduate research programs at UTS the year. The programs listed next
students with the fundamental
are structured in accordance with are situated within the UTS Graduate
knowledge and practical
the Graduate Research Education Research Education Framework for
skills required to conduct
Framework (GREF). The UTS GREF and aim to support and develop your
qualitative research.
is a university-wide initiative that capacity as a researcher, as well as
involves faculties, research centres build your knowledge and skills in In five intensive short courses,
and the GRS. The framework has research practice. students learn the fundamental
two main aims: to support the knowledge and practical skills in
advancement of knowledge through designing and conducting qualitative
22 The Graduate Research School support servicesresearch. Students are introduced to a with their research, how to make Research student social
range of research designs, methods of the most of the various library networking program
data collection and data analysis, and resources available, begin their
GRS organises regular free social
standards of validation. The program is literature reviews and clarify first
activities for research students which
organised as five short courses: year research expectations.
includes themed monthly Researcher
1 F
oundational Issues in Qualitative –– Women HDR@UTS: A networking, Café for coffee catch-ups, University
Research - Course leadership and career development wide Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
program for HDR students. competition, and annual End of Year
2 Common Qualitative Methods
(Autumn only) – Course –– Industry Researcher Development party. The program provides you
Program: a researcher with an opportunity to network and
3 Approaches to Qualitative Data
development program for seek connections with research
Analysis (Autumn only) - Course
students enrolled in the UTS peers across the broader research
4 Strategies of a Qualitative Inquiry Industry Doctoral Program (IDP). community in a relaxed social setting.
(Spring only) - Course It is designed to help IDP students You can also join weekly research
5 Developing a Qualitative Research develop the skills required for student-led activities on campus.
Design (Spring only). a research career in industry.
Australian Postgraduate Research
For more information:
Quantitative research methods (APR) intern program
IRDP.uts.edu.au
(statistics) Internships are a great way to gain
Online resources valuable experience in your industry
GRS runs a series of workshops to
foster statistical planning in the GRS offers a range of online and shape your future career as
design and conduct of a quantitative resources which are available to a world-class researcher. UTS
research study. Students are UTS HDR students. The e-Grad has partnered with APR Intern to
encouraged to develop proficiency School Australian Technology strengthen industry-academic
in the statistical software of their Network is a joint initiative provided research collaborations. Please visit
choice. The stream is organised as by the (ATN) of Universities. The the research student internships
3 quantitative short courses which e-Grad School is a virtual graduate page for further information.
are offered in block mode: school providing facilitated
Library programs
online courses that promote the
–– Design and Analysis of development of professional skills The UTS Library’s HeadsUp:
Questionnaire Surveys such as project management, Researchers suite of on demand
–– Design and Analysis of entrepreneurship and research training modules offer a range of
Experiments practice. The courses complement training for researchers on topics
the existing research development such as Research Data Management,
–– Statistical Analysis and
program for research students. Publishing and Metrics, Copyright,
Data Modelling
Useful Resources and Information Writing and more. Sage Research
Programs for specific cohorts for HDR Students consists of a suite Methods is a subscription-based
GRS offers a number of programs of self-paced online tutorials, and library of online researcher
for specific cohorts. These include: learning materials other useful development modules, which cover
resources that have been developed a range of topics including research
–– KickStart@UTS: an academic in-house or curated by the GRS planning, qualitative research
and social orientation program Researcher Development Team methods and quantitative research
for international HDR students. at UTS. methods. Lynda.com is a vast
Students participating in this online library of instructional videos
program will develop social and covering the latest in technology,
academic support networks at creative, and business skills taught
UTS, find out where to go for help by accomplished teachers and
recognised industry experts.
The Graduate Research School support services 23Your pathway to
graduate success
Your career is in your hands. Preparation for a successful
professional career starts from your first week at university.
UTS Careers offers tools and resources to guide you on the
path to reaching your career goals.
Get to know us in your first year Take advantage of our Career Action find your dream role with an employer
Connecting with UTS Careers at the Plan. This valuable collection of who is interested in hiring UTS talent.
beginning of your degree is a must. resources will help you navigate your
Enter the workplace with
At Orientation, you’ll be introduced career development process.
confidence
to us at our U:Professional session Excel in your job interviews by Our Accomplish Award is a program
where you’ll be shown how to start building your communication filled with insights and advice to
planning for your career. skills in one of our workshops and prepare you for life after university.
We can help you along every step signing up for a mock interview You’ll learn what employers look
of your professional development so you can get experience and for in candidates, how to improve
journey. From crafting the ultimate overcome nervousness. Browse your interview skills, how to dress
resume, cover letter and LinkedIn the ‘Resources’ and ‘Events’ tabs at for interview success and how
profile to mastering interview CareerHub to see what’s on. to optimise your resume. After
techniques, finding an internship We also offer workshops that help completing the Accomplish
and making the most of networking you develop your LinkedIn profile Award, you’ll be ready to tackle the
opportunities – we’ve got and connect with professionals in recruitment process head-on.
you covered. your industry. UTS Careers hosts an annual careers
Recruiters are always on the look Immerse yourself in your industry fair, faculty-focused career fairs and
out for students who are engaged an exclusive international student
Reaching out and making industry
in industry and extra-curricular careers fair so you can meet future
connections is a big part of setting
activities from day one so don’t wait employers and explore life after
yourself up for success upon
until the end of your studies to build your degree.
graduation.
your professional skills.
Every August we run the Festival
Our Professional Mentoring
Gain specialised employability of Future You. This careers festival
Program makes connecting
skills during your degree boasts events, workshops and
with professionals in your field
As a UTS student, you’ll access a networking opportunities designed
easier. This university-wide online
free 15-minute consultation with to get you thinking about your career,
community fosters connections
one of our friendly Recruitment developing your skills and building
and organic conversations between
Advisors at our drop-in service. those key professional relationships.
mentees and professional mentors.
Discuss your future career options, Connect with us
ask work-related questions and get Another way to build your professional
network is through an internship. To Visit us Monday – Friday for a 15 min
advice on job applications, excelling
find the right internship for you, have drop-in with a Recruitment Advisor.
in interviews and networking.
a chat with one of our Recruitment Simply walk-in from 10am-12pm.
We’ll help you develop a resume Advisors or visit: interns.uts.edu.au Or you can book an appointment
and cover letter that’s perfect for between 1:30pm-4:30 pm via
the job you want. Go online for our Taking on part-time work during your CareerHub.
Rate My Resume program, which studies is a great way to meet people
and learn more about Australian For more information see:
lets you upload your resume and
workplace culture. UTS CareerHub is uts.ac/IntDrop-in
have it reviewed instantly so you can
receive constructive feedback. your one-stop-shop for exclusive job You can access all of our online
opportunities. With hundreds of jobs resources via our website:
advertised each week, we’ll help you careers.uts.edu.au
24 Your pathway to graduate successMeet your career coach
Candy Jenkins is your dedicated Postgraduate Career Coach. Specialising in
talent and leadership development, Candy has over 15 years’ experience in
the telecommunications and banking industry and more recently the higher
education sector.
Candy collaborates with faculty to create workshops on career development
and employability. She also offers one-on-one career consultations and is
passionate about helping postgraduate students to understand their unique
value proposition, land their dream job, and achieve their career goals.
Book a 1:1 career consultation with Candy via Careers Drop-In or email
careers@uts.edu.au to request a career consultation.
Your pathway to graduate success 25Scholarships for
domestic students
Main Competitive UTS Jumbunna Postgraduate The Ross Milbourne Research
Scholarship Round Research Scholarship Scholarship in Economics
Funded by the Commonwealth (Business School)
UTS Research Excellence
Government Department of The Ross Milbourne Research
Scholarships (RES)
Education and Training and UTS Scholarship in Economics is funded
Funded by the Commonwealth Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous by the UTS in honour of Emeritus
Government Department of Education and Research, Professor Ross Milbourne to support
Education and Training, RES this scholarship is offered to students of exceptional research
scholarships are offered each commencing Indigenous Australian potential to undertake a higher
year to highly-ranked, newly students with exceptional research degree by research. The scholarship
commencing doctoral students. potential. Preference is given to is provided to assist with general
These scholarships are valued at up students who undertake a research living costs at the value of A$30,000
to A$40,000 per annum for a period project that has the potential to per annum for a period of three
of up to three years. benefit Australian Aboriginal people years for Doctoral candidates, and
and/or Torres Strait Islanders. The two years for Master’s by Research
Australian Government Research
A$50,000 per annum (combining the candidates. Applications for the Ross
Training Program Stipend (RTPS)
maximum Commonwealth funded Milbourne Scholarship require an
Funded by the Commonwealth stipend and UTS top-up), is provided Expression of Interest application
Government Department of to assist with general living costs. to the Business School for course
Education and Training, the RTPS code C02058 before the advertised
scholarships are open to highly Sir Gerard Brennan Scholarship
deadline.
ranked research degree students. (Faculty of Law)
These scholarships are valued at This scholarship honours the work Other Scholarships
the minimum annual RTPS rate for of former UTS Chancellor Sir Gerard For information on newly available
a period of three years for Doctoral Brennan, AC KBE, who was also a scholarships not listed here, please
candidates, and two years for former Chief Justice of the High contact your potential supervisor
Master’s by Research candidates. Court of Australia. The scholarship and/or faculty research office:
The scholarships provide assistance provides one newly commencing uts.edu.au/research-and-
with general living costs. Indigenous Australian student of teaching/research-degrees/
exceptional research potential in applying-uts/contact-us
UTS Doctoral Scholarships (UTSD)
the Faculty of Law at UTS each year
UTSD Scholarships are open to with a maximum stipend of A$50,000 Annual rates are correct at the
highly ranked research students. (currently tax-free) for a period of time of printing. Visit the Australian
These scholarships are valued at three years for Doctoral candidates, Government Department of
the minimum annual RTPS rate for and two years for Master’s by Education website for current annual
a period of three years for Doctoral Research candidates, to assist with rates of the Research Training
candidates, and two years for general living costs. Program (RTP) Scheme.
Master’s by Research candidates.
www.education.gov.au/research-
The scholarships provide assistance Quentin Bryce Law Doctoral
training-program
with general living costs. Scholarships (Faculty of Law)
The Faculty of Law offers the Eligibility criteria and scholarship
Quentin Bryce Law Doctoral (QBLD) conditions:
scholarships for commencing uts.edu.au/research-and-
doctoral students to promote and teaching/research-degrees/fees-
reward quality within the Faculty of and-scholarships/scholarships
Law. This scholarship is valued at
Contact:
A$40,000 per annum, with a research
research.scholarships@uts.edu.au
support fund of A$1,500 per annum.
Applications for the QBLD require a
separate application to the Faculty of
Law before the advertised deadline.
26 Scholarships for domestic studentsUTS offers a variety of scholarships to support you in your research studies
Scholarships for
International students
UTS offers a variety Main competitive a standard Overseas Student Health
of scholarships to support scholarship round Cover (OSHC) for the scholarship
holder, their spouse and dependants
you in your research studies International Research Training (if any), and a living stipend at
Program Scholarship (IRTP) the minimum annual Australian
Funded by the Australian Government Research Training
Government, Department of Program Scholarship rate for a
Education and Training, the period of three years.
International Research Training
International Research
Program Scholarship (IRTP) is open
Scholarships (IRS)
to highly ranked, newly commencing
Doctoral Research Degree (PhD) UTS International Research
students who demonstrate Scholarships are open to highly
outstanding academic achievement ranked research students who
and research potential. The demonstrate outstanding academic
scholarship covers the scholarship achievement and research potential.
holder’s tuition fees and the cost of This scholarship covers tuition fees.
Raviro Chineka, Ghana
PhD, Education
“Without a scholarship I wouldn’t be here, as I couldn’t afford the
fees. The scholarship pays for my living allowance and covers
health insurance for both myself and my family.”UTS President’s Scholarship (UTSP) Australian Government 20 tuition fee scholarships per year,
UTS President’s Scholarships are for a period of up to four years for
Australia Awards Doctoral candidates, and two years
open to highly ranked research
students who demonstrate Funded by the Australian for Master’s by Research candidates.
outstanding academic achievement Government, the Australia Awards
Find out more
and research potential. This Scholarships are available to
scholarship is valued at the minimum international students to study at UTS is continually supporting
annual Australian Government Australian universities in target study various scholarship schemes and
Research Training Program areas set by their home country’s funding opportunities, and making
Scholarship rate for a period of three government. This scholarship helps new scholarships available to
years for Doctoral candidates, and students, particularly from countries research students.
two years for Master’s by Research in the Indo-Pacific region, to gain
qualifications that will allow them All scholarship applications are
candidates, and is provided to assist
to contribute to the development competitive. They are open to
with general living costs.
outcomes of their country. The international students who meet
Quentin Bryce Law Doctoral scholarship covers both living the specific scholarship selection
Scholarships (Faculty of Law) allowance and tuition fees. criteria and who have received or
are eligible to receive admission to
The Faculty of Law offers the dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/
a course at UTS.
Quentin Bryce Law Doctoral (QBLD) australia-awards/Pages/australia-
scholarships for commencing awards-scholarships.aspx For more information on these
doctoral students to promote and additional scholarships, please
reward quality research within the Collaborative opportunities contact your potential supervisor
faculty. This scholarship is valued at and/or faculty research office:
UTS ATN-LATAM Scholarships
A$40,000 per annum, with a research
In collaboration with the Australian uts.edu.au/research-and-
support fund of A$1,500 per annum.
Technology Network (ATN), UTS teaching/research-degrees/
Applications for the QBLD require a
offers two scholarships for eligible applying-uts/contact-us
separate application to the Faculty of
Law before the advertised deadline. applicants to undertake PhD research For more information, eligibility criteria
at UTS under the ATN – LATAM and scholarship conditions, please
The Ross Milbourne Research Research Scholarship Scheme. visit our scholarships web page:
Scholarship in Economics The scholarship covers a full
(Business School) uts.edu.au/research-and-
research tuition fees scholarship
teaching/research-degrees/fees-
This scholarship is funded by the for 3 years, stipend valued at a
and-scholarships/scholarships
Australian Government, Department minimum of A$30,000 per annum
of Education and Training alongside for a period of three years, single Or contact the Research
UTS in honour of Emeritus Professor Overseas Health Insurance Cover Scholarships Team at the
Ross Milbourne to support students (OSHC) and relocation allowance. Graduate Research School:
of exceptional research potential Applicants much be a citizen of one research.scholarships@uts.edu.au
undertaking Higher Degree by of the following countries: Argentina,
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Please note that the annual rates are
Research in the field of economics
Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, or Uruguay. correct at the time of printing. Please
at UTS. The scholarship is provided
visit the Australian Government
to assist with general living costs at
CSC-UTS PHD Scholarship – China Department of Education website for
the value of A$30,000 per annum for
CSC-UTS PhD Scholarships are current annual rates of the Research
a period of three years for Doctoral
a product of the collaborative Training Program (RTP) Scheme.
candidates, and two years for
Master’s by Research candidates. relationship between the China
Applications for the Ross Milbourne Scholarship Council (CSC) and UTS,
Scholarship require an Expression of and are open to students who are
Interest application to the Business citizens or permanent residents
School for course code C02058 of the People’s Republic of China.
before the advertised deadline. Under this scheme, UTS offers up to
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study areas
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