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Undergraduate
Guide
2020
Business
Communication
Design, Architecture and Building
Education
Engineering
Health
Information Technology
International Studies
Law
Science
Transdisciplinary Innovation
Contents
About UTS
01 Our difference
02 Talk the talk
04 Not just any degree. Your degree.
06 Leap into life at uni
08 In the heart of it all
10 Australia’s most innovative campus
12 High-tech learning spaces
14 Internationalise your uni experience
16 Student accomodation
17 Indigenous residential college
Getting in
20 Applying to UTS
22 Admission schemes
23 Admission pathways
24 Scholarships
25 Fees and financial assistance
Courses
28 Business
32 Communication
36 Design, Architecture and Building
40 Education
43 Engineering
48 Health
52 Information Technology
56 International Studies
60 Law
Acknowledgement of Country 64 Science and Mathematics
UTS acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora 70 Transdisciplinary Innovation
Nation and the Boorooberongal People of the Dharug
Nation upon whose ancestral lands our campuses Events
stand. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders
74 Key dates
both past and present, acknowledging them as the
traditional custodians of knowledge for these Lands. 75 Open Day
2019 Selection ranks
BUSINESS Years SR ENGINEERING Years SR B Communication (Public Communication) BA International Studies 5F 82.90 Mathematics major 3F 76.70
B Accounting* 3F N/A* B Engineering (Honours), Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice (majors below): B Communication (Social and Political Sciences) BA International Studies 5F 74.15 Medical Science major 3F 76.20
B Business (FT) 3F 88.00 Biomedical major 5F 87.20 B Construction Project Management BA International Studies 6F 92.45 Nanotechnology major 3F 72.15
B Business (PT) 6P 88.40 Civil major 5F 85.45 B Design in Animation BA International Studies 5F 92.00 Statistics major 3F 76.70
B Economics 3F 83.40 Civil (Construction) major 5F 85.05 B Design in Fashion and Textiles BA International Studies 5F 94.70 B Biomedical Physics 3F 91.55
B Management (Digital Creative Enterprise) 3F 81.40 Civil and Environmental major* 5F 85.05 B Design in Product Design BA International Studies 5F 83.10 B Biomedical Science 3F 80.15
B Management (Events) 3F 81.00 Civil (Structures) major 5F 87.10 B Design in lnterior Architecture BA International Studies 5F 87.40 B Biotechnology 3F 85.45
B Management (Sport Business) 3F 81.35 Data major 5F 80.35 B Design in Photography BA International Studies 5F 83.45 B Environmental Biology 3F 72.40
B Management (Tourism) 3F 81.15 Electrical major 5F 83.00 B Design in Visual Communication BA International Studies 5F 90.95 B Forensic Science 3F 85.35
Electronic major 5F 81.60 B Education (Primary) BA International Studies 5F 73.20 B Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine 4F 90.10
FOLLOWING COURSES CAN BE COMBINED: B Education (Secondary) BA International Studies 5F 75.30 B Marine Biology 3F 79.50
Flexible (no specified major) 5F 80.00
B Biotechnology B Business 4F 90.85 B Engineering (Honours) BA International Studies 5F 86.10 B Medical Science 3F 87.05
Mechanical major 5F 85.05
B Business B Laws 5F 96.10 B Forensic Science BA International Studies 5F 89.25 B Medicinal Chemistry 3F 84.75
Mechatronic major 5F 85.05
B Business B Science in Information Technology 4F 83.10 B Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine BA International Studies 6F 93.00 B Science in Analytics 3F 88.70
Mechanical and Mechatronics major 5F 87.10
B Economics B Laws 5F 96.35 B Laws BA International Studies 5F 96.45
Software major 5F 85.15 FOLLOWING COURSES CAN BE COMBINED:
B Engineering (Honours) B Business 5F 83.25 B Management BA International Studies 5F 83.35
B Medical Science B Business 4F 92.95 FOLLOWING COURSES CAN BE COMBINED: B Biotechnology B Business 4F 90.85
B Medical Science BA International Studies 5F 91.75
B Science B Business 4F 85.70 B Engineering (Honours) B Business** 5F 83.25 B Engineering (Honours) B Medical Science 5F 87.10
B Music and Sound Design BA International Studies 5F 72.55
B Engineering (Honours) B Medical Science** 5F 87.10 B Engineering (Honours) B Science** 5F 80.20
For combined degrees with International Studies, refer to International Studies table. B Nursing BA International Studies 5F 91.10
For combined degrees with Creative Intelligence and Innovation, refer to Transdisciplinary Innovation table. B Engineering (Honours) B Science** 5F 80.20 B Forensic Science B Laws 5F 96.15
B Property Economics BA International Studies 6F 84.15
*This is a co-operative scholarship program. Selection is based on a combination of ATAR and interview. B Medical Science B Business 4F 92.95
B Engineering Science B Laws 5.5F 97.00 B Science BA International Studies 5F 82.40
B Medical Science B Laws 5F 97.15
For combined degrees with International Studies, refer to International Studies table. B Science in Analytics BA International Studies 5F 91.35
COMMUNICATION Years SR For combined degrees with Creative Intelligence and Innovation, refer to Transdisciplinary Innovation table. B Science B Business 4F 85.70
B Science in Information Technology BA International Studies 5F 80.40
B Communication (Creative Writing) 3F 72.10 *Major can’t be combined with another degree. B Science B Laws 5F 97.30
**Add an extra year to complete the Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice. B Sport and Exercise Management BA International Studies 5F 95.75
B Communication (Digital and Social Media) 3F 78.20 For combined degrees with International Studies, refer to International Studies table.
B Sport and Exercise Science BA International Studies 5F 91.15
B Communication (Journalism) 3F 82.95 For combined degrees with Creative Intelligence and Innovation, refer to Transdisciplinary Innovation table.
B Communication (Media Arts and Production) 3F 89.00 HEALTH Years SR **Add an extra year to complete the Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice.
B Communication (Public Communication) 3F 82.10 B Health Science (FT) 3F 73.10 LAW Years SR
B Communication (Social and Political Sciences) 3F 74.15 B Health Science (PT) 6P 75.70 B Laws (FT) 4F 96.05 TRANSDISCIPLINARY INNOVATION Years SR
B Music and Sound Design 3F 71.70 B Midwifery 3F 96.15 B Laws (PT) 6.5F 97.00 B Technology and Innovation 3F 81.10
B Nursing (FT) 3F 82.10
FOLLOWING COURSES CAN BE COMBINED: FOLLOWING COURSES CAN BE COMBINED: FOLLOWING COURSES CAN BE COMBINED:
B Nursing (PT) 6P 86.30
B Communication (Creative Writing) B Laws 5F 96.80 B Communication (Creative Writing) B Laws 5F 96.80 B Advanced Science B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 93.95
B Nursing Accelerated* 2F N/A
B Communication (Digital and Social Media) B Laws 5F 96.10 B Communication (Digital and Social Media) B Laws 5F 96.10 B Biomedical Physics B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 93.50
B Sport and Exercise Management 3F 80.05
B Communication (Journalism) B Laws 5F 96.15 B Communication (Journalism) B Laws 5F 96.15 B Business B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 90.45
B Sport and Exercise Science 3F 82.05
B Communication (Media Arts and Production) B Laws 5F 96.00 B Communication (Media Arts and Production) B Laws 5F 96.00 B Communication (Creative Writing) B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 85.90
B Sport and Exercise Science (Exercise Therapy) 3F 94.70
B Communication (Public Communication) B Laws 5F 96.30 B Communication (Public Communication) B Laws 5F 96.30 B Communication (Digital and Social Media) B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 85.30
For combined degrees with International Studies, refer to International Studies table. B Communication (Journalism) B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 88.95
B Communication (Social and Political Sciences) B Laws 5F 96.10 For combined degrees with Creative Intelligence and Innovation, refer to Transdisciplinary Innovation table. B Communication (Social and Political Sciences) B Laws 5F 96.10
*This course is not offered to Year 12 applicants. Selection criteria other than selection rank used. B Business B Laws 5F 96.10 B Communication (Media Arts and Production) B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 90.20
For combined degrees with International Studies, refer to International Studies table.
For combined degrees with Creative Intelligence and Innovation, refer to Transdisciplinary Innovation table. B Economics B Laws 5F 96.35 B Communication (Public Communication) B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 85.65
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Years SR B Engineering Science B Laws 5.5F 97.00 B Communication (Social and Political Sciences) B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 80.90
B Management (Events) B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 87.30
DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING Years SR B Computing Science (Honours) 4F 80.00 B Forensic Science B Laws 5F 96.15
B Information Technology* 3F N/A* B Medical Science B Laws 5F 97.15 B Management (Sport Business) B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 88.70
B Construction Project Management 4F 87.05
B Science in Games Development** 3F 85.05 B Science B Laws 5F 97.30 B Management (Tourism) B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 87.00
B Design in Animation 3F 87.15
B Science in Information Technology, Diploma in IT Professional Practice 4F 80.10 B Science in Information Technology B Laws 5F 97.50 B Medicinal Chemistry B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 90.00
B Design in Architecture 3F 90.00
B Design in Architecture B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 92.35
B Design in Fashion and Textiles 3F 91.50 For combined degrees with International Studies, refer to International Studies table.
FOLLOWING COURSES CAN BE COMBINED: B Design in Animation B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 90.05
B Design in Product Design 3F 78.25 For combined degrees with Creative Intelligence and Innovation, refer to Transdisciplinary Innovation table.
B Business B Science in Information Technology 4F 83.10 B Design in Fashion and Textiles B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 94.50
B Design in Interior Architecture 3F 80.15
B Science in Information Technology B Laws 5F 97.50 B Design in Product Design B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 83.20
B Design in Photography 3F 73.10 SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Years SR
For combined degrees with International Studies, refer to International Studies table. B Design in lnterior Architecture B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 85.90
B Design in Visual Communication 3F 89.40 B Advanced Science (majors below):
For combined degrees with Creative Intelligence and Innovation, refer to Transdisciplinary Innovation table.
Advanced Materials and Data Science major 3F 97.00 B Design in Visual Communication B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 91.10
B Landscape Architecture (Honours) 4F 75.65 *This is a co-operative scholarship program. Selection is based on a combination of ATAR and interview.
**Add an extra year to complete the Diploma in IT Professional Practice. Environmental Biology major 3F 91.60 B Engineering (Honours) B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 5F 83.30
B Property Economics 3.5F 77.05
Infection and Immunity major 3F 94.10 B Forensic Science B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 5F 90.65
For combined degrees with International Studies, refer to International Studies table.
For combined degrees with Creative Intelligence and Innovation, refer to Transdisciplinary Innovation table. INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Years SR Pharmaceutical Sciences major 3F 92.55 B Laws B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 96.65
B Global Studies 3F 70.00 Pre-Medicine major 3F 95.15 B Midwifery B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 98.65
B Nursing B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 90.20
EDUCATION Years SR FOLLOWING COURSES CAN BE COMBINED:
B Science (majors below):
Applied Physics major 3F 71.25 B Science B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 81.90
B Arts B Education (Primary) 4F 70.30 B Business BA International Studies 5F 90.00
Biomedical Science major 3F 76.20 B Science in Information Technology B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 80.75
B Arts B Education (Secondary) 4F 70.45 B Communication (Creative Writing) BA International Studies 5F 79.45
Biotechnology major 3F 76.20 B Sport and Exercise Science B Creative Intelligence and Innovation 4F 91.65
For combined degrees with International Studies, refer to International Studies table. B Communication (Digital and Social Media) BA International Studies 5F 79.00
Chemistry major 3F 74.80 SR = Selection rank: published ranks indicate the lowest selection rank (ATAR plus any adjustment points applied
B Communication (Journalism) BA International Studies 5F 82.15
Environmental Sciences major 3F 73.75 through eligible admission schemes) to which an offer was made to a domestic Current School Leaver (Year 12) in the
B Communication (Media Arts and Production) BA International Studies 5F 90.00 Autumn 2019 intake (for December Round 2 and January Round 1).
Flexible (no specified major) 3F 75.60
B = Bachelor of | BA = Bachelor of Arts | F = full-time | P = part-time
UTS snapshot You’re Our difference
Technology. Entrepreneurship. Sustainability. Social justice.
At UTS, we’re building a collaborative future, one student at a time.
young and
bright.
Start your career.
Long before you graduate.
Nothing prepares you for the real world like
industry experience. That’s why hands-on,
practice-based learning experiences are key
5-star ranking Over 45,000 200,000+ to our courses. When you study with us,
you’ll be opening the door to work
in Employability, Facilities, students enrolled alumni in
Inclusiveness, Innovation, in 2018 136 countries placements, community and case-based
So are we.
Internationalisation and Research projects, and real-life simulations. These
professional experiences are just one of the
(QS Stars Rating System 2018)
reasons UTS graduates are sought after by
employers worldwide.
3rd
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Like you, we’re adaptive. Find inspiration.
94% 82% 3rd in Australia No. We’re resourceful and technology-driven. In a community of innovators.
of UTS research benchmarked of undergraduate students for graduate outcomes Our youth makes us curious – but it doesn’t
at world standard or above undertake internships (97.2% of students employed Gain inspiration not only from a community of
UTS ranked limit our success. Need proof? We’re
(or similar experiences) full-time three years after talented academics and peers, but also from
(2015 Excellence in Research for Australia’s Australia’s number one ranked university
Australia evaluation) as part of their course graduation) a wider precinct of creative industry partners
#1 young* uni under 50 years old^. We’ve also joined the
located right on our doorstep. Benefit from
(2018 Graduate Outcomes Survey – world’s research elite, with a place in the top
Longitudinal) new buildings and refurbished spaces within
200 universities in the world#.
our vibrant and reinvented campus, based
*Times Higher Education Young University Imagine where we’ll both be tomorrow. in the heart of Sydney’s leading digital and
Rankings 2018, QS Top 50 Under 50 2019
creative precinct.
^QS Top 50 Under 50 2019
#Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019
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for selection
$12 million 150+ 130+
awarded each year to coursework undergraduate degrees clubs and societies
ranks
students in scholarships on campus
and prizes
About UTS
Play out your ideas here.
To thrive out there.
Recent market research* confirms that
NSW business, professional and
government leaders think UTS is the most
industry-focused of all Sydney metro
unis. And that’s no accident: at UTS, we’re
creating course content and industry
opportunities to ready you for the future.
We’re a launching pad for new ideas – no
matter what you study, we’ll support you to
work with creative techniques and innovative
solutions that push the boundaries of your
chosen profession.
*RepTrak Survey 2017
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Talk the talk
Starting uni is confusing enough – but there’s a
whole new language that comes along with it.
Here’s a summary of some of our key terms to
help you get your head in the game.
Higher School Certificate (HSC)
Adjustment points Adjustment points are numerical adjustments to your ATAR that can increase your selection rank
(previously bonus points) – and your chance of receiving an offer to study at university. You may be eligible for these points
through a variety of adjustment factor schemes, such as the Year 12 Subject Scheme, or if you’re
an elite athlete/performer, live in regional or remote area or have experienced socioeconomic
disadvantage.
Admission pathways If you don’t meet the requirements for direct entry into UTS, an admission pathway can be an
alternative route into your chosen course. For example, you could complete your first year of
study in another UTS course, another university or at a VET provider; you could pursue a pathways
program with UTS Insearch, Jumbunna or Unistart; or you could complete work experience that’s
relevant to your preferred degree.
Admission schemes A process that can increase your chances of receiving an offer to UTS. Admission schemes
consider a range of life circumstances that might shape your application, such as academic
performance in specific HSC subjects, interest in certain study areas, identification as Aboriginal
or Torres Strait Islander, or experiences of educational disadvantage.
Assumed knowledge In some degrees, you’ll be expected to have an understanding of certain topics, theories or
concepts before you start your studies. Introductory units and bridging courses are available if you
don’t have the assumed knowledge you need for your chosen course.
ATAR The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is a number between 0.00 and 99.95 that indicates
your rank compared to all the students in your age group across New South Wales.
Selection rank Combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university
entrance score. UTS, along with most other universities, will consider your application based on
your selection rank rather than on your ATAR alone. Your selection rank may differ from university to
university, depending on the adjustment points you receive at each institution.
University Admissions Centre Receives and processes most university applications in New South Wales and the Australian
(UAC) Capital Territory.
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Glossary
University
If you’re studying a bachelor’s degree, you’re an undergraduate student. Once you’ve been
Undergraduate
awarded your bachelor’s degree, you become a graduate.
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree An undergraduate qualification that’s at least three years long. A bachelor’s degree is awarded
(or ‘conferred’) once you complete your required course of study.
Combined degree A course of study that combines two degrees into one. A combined degree is shorter than studying
both degrees consecutively, and it’ll also increase your career flexibility once you graduate.
Diploma Diploma programs are courses that are generally 1–2 years long. At UTS we offer the Diploma in
Languages and Diploma in Innovation that can be studied as additional qualifications alongside
your degree.
Honours An extra year of study that lets you build on your interests by completing a research project.
At UTS, an honours year can be embedded in an undergraduate degree or can be an optional
additional year of study at the end of your undergraduate studies.
Course
Course A program of study with a set number of subjects.
An individual unit of study on a set topic. Each subject has a credit point value, and you’ll need to
Subject
complete a predetermined number of credit points in order to receive your degree.
All degrees have compulsory subjects, but some also offer a range of elective subjects that you
Electives
can choose according to your interests.
The value assigned to each subject in your course. Most subjects are offered in Autumn or Spring
Credit point
session, last for a single session, and have a value of 6 or 8 credit points.
A group of subjects that help you build specialist expertise in a specific area of study. At UTS, a
Major
major consists of 48 credit points.
A small group of subjects that help you build concentrated knowledge in a specific area of study.
Sub-major
At UTS, a sub-major consists of 24 credit points.
The UTS equivalent of a school term (other universities may have ‘semesters’ or ‘trimesters’).
Session Our main teaching sessions are Autumn (March–June), Spring (July–November) and Summer
(November–February).
Full-time study is the completion of all the subjects available in a given session. Part-time study
Full-time or part-time study lets you complete fewer subjects each session and extends the duration of your degree, but take
note: not all degrees are available part-time.
Previously known as ‘credit recognition’. If you’ve completed education or employment that’s
Recognition of prior learning
equivalent to a UTS subject, RPL means you won’t have to repeat the subject/s in order to
(RPL)
complete your degree.
Learning formats
Laboratory (labs) A hands-on class that gives you a chance to apply your theoretical knowledge in a practical way.
Lecture A formal class where you’ll study the theoretical components of your course. Once you’ve got the
theory, you’ll learn to apply it in labs, workshops and other practical settings.
Internship Experiential learning where you can apply your university learning in a practical or professional
setting. Internships give you valuable industry experience, connections with prospective
employers, and the opportunity to ‘try before you buy’ with your chosen career.
Tutorial A small group class where you can explore lecture and other course content in detail. You’ll be
guided by a qualified tutor and work alongside other students in your degree.
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Not just any degree.
Your degree.
Ready to choose a uni degree? Figuring
out how to transform what you love into a
course – and then a career – can be a big ask.
The table below provides a few examples,
but take note: you can always change your
mind! There are no prerequisites for UTS, so
we’ll support you no matter which course
you choose.
Subjects that Example career
I’d like to I could study
interest me pathways
–– Business Studies Deliver comprehensive business –– Accountant
–– Economics solutions that push traditional –– Business analyst
–– Mathematics boundaries and build connections –– Economist
–– Information Processes and between industry and the global –– Finance specialist Business
Technology community.
–– English
–– Legal Studies Combine my capacity for critical –– Marketing manager
–– Sport, Lifestyle and and creative thinking to deliver –– Events manager
Recreation Studies transformative consumer –– Tour wholesaler
experiences. –– Operations manager
–– English Use my creativity and passion for –– Political adviser
–– History storytelling to shape the world –– Journalist
–– Society and Culture around me.
–– Design and Technology
–– Editor Communication
–– Copywriter
–– Drama –– Advertising account
–– Music executive
–– Photography, Video and –– Digital and social media
Digital Imaging specialist
–– Film producer
–– Music producer
–– Design and Technology Work as a creator – of ideas, –– Animator
–– Industrial Technology images, objects or spaces – to –– Photographer
–– Photography, Video and deliver new perspectives on some –– Designer
Digital Imaging of the world’s big questions. –– Fashion designer
Design,
–– Computing Applications –– Architect architecture
–– Textiles and Design –– Landscape architect and building
–– Visual Arts and Design
–– Earth and Environmental
Science
–– Economics –– Construction manager
–– Mathematics –– Property developer
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Subjects that Example career
I’d like to I could study
interest me pathways
–– Exploring Early Childhood Shape the next generation of –– Primary or secondary school
–– Arts: leaders, creators, entrepreneurs teacher
–– Drama and thinkers. –– Curriculum developer
–– Music –– Education leadership
–– Visual Arts and Design (various roles)
–– Sciences: –– Education consultant Education
–– Biology
–– Chemistry
–– Physics
–– Humanities and Social
Sciences:
–– Business Studies
–– Economics
–– Religion
–– Engineering Studies Design and build systems and –– Aerospace engineer Engineering
–– Physics infrastructure that have the –– Biomedical engineer
–– Industrial Technology power to advance how we live. –– Software engineer
–– Design and Technology –– Environmental engineer
–– Mathematics –– Project manager
–– Information Processes and
Technology –– Business analyst
–– Computing Applications –– Data scientist Information
–– Software Design and –– Games developer technology
Development –– IT consultant
–– Software developer
–– Software engineer
–– Web developer
–– Biology Make a real difference to the health –– Registered nurse
–– Chemistry of individuals, communities and –– Registered midwife
–– Community and Family Studies populations, anywhere in the world. –– Exercise physiologist Health
–– Exploring Early Childhood –– Exercise scientist
–– Mathematics –– Health information manager
–– PDHPE –– Sport marketing manager
–– Society and Culture –– Health promotion officer
–– Sport, Lifestyle and –– Physiotherapist
Recreation Studies
–– Earth and Environmental Transform my passion for global Add international
Science travel and the cultures of the experience, language
International
–– English world into a real and meaningful skills and intercultural studies
–– Geography career. competencies to
–– History your resume.
–– Languages
–– Society and Culture
–– Legal Studies Increase access to legal services, –– Solicitor
–– English tackle critical challenges of –– Barrister
–– History social justice and use the law as
Law
–– Human rights advocate
–– Business Studies a tool for good. –– In-house counsel
–– Languages –– Policy adviser
–– Politician
–– Specialist lawyer
–– Biology Come face-to-face with the –– Chemist
–– Chemistry foundations of life as we know –– Forensic scientist
Science and
–– Earth and Environmental it and drive new discoveries in –– Marine biologist mathematics
Science health, data, technology and –– Medical scientist
–– Marine Studies the environment. –– Researcher
–– Mathematics –– Data analyst
–– Physics
–– Visual Design Use my entrepreneurial –– Digital innovation manager
–– Software Design and capabilities and passion for –– Change manager
Development technology and creativity to –– Innovation designer
–– Computing Applications work beyond the limits of a single –– Business Intelligence (BI) and
Transdisciplinary
–– Engineering Studies profession. data analytics consultant innovation
–– Information Processes and –– Enterprise architect
Technology
–– Design and Technology
–– Earth and Environmental
Science
–– Society and Culture
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Undergraduate guide 2020
Leap into life at uni
At UTS, we prepare you for life, not just a
profession. Study aside, there’s a world of
opportunity waiting for you on campus.
Connect with industry while you study.
Preview your collection at the UTS Fashion
Show, test your app prototype at UTS
ProtoJam, or travel to the University of Oxford
to argue a point of law as part of the mooting
competition program.
Unleash your inner entrepreneur.
Kick-start your journey with our free
entrepreneurship workshops, bootcamps,
hackathons, internship opportunities,
or become one of the 100+ emerging
companies in the UTS Startups community.
entrepreneurship.uts.edu.au
Harness your leadership potential with
the UTS BUILD (Beyond UTS International
Leadership Development) program.
Join activities and international study
opportunities designed to develop your
skills and competencies as a global leader,
equipping you to create a better world.
build.uts.edu.au
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Get social at O’Day, Summerfest Music
Festival and everything in between.
ActivateUTS hosts 50+ major events each
year. Discover Sydney and its attractions;
visit The Loft for stand-up comedy, trivia and
gigs; race around UTS in the Amazing Race or
run in the City2Surf with Team UTS.
activateuts.com.au/events
Start planning a future that works for you.
UTS Careers helps you turn your abilities
and experience into a meaningful career. As
well as offering drop-in service for careers
advice, they also host events, workshops,
and programs throughout the year to help
you land that dream job or internship.
careers.uts.edu.au
Join Team UTS. Whether you’re looking for
competitive sports, a recreational game or
to get fit in a supportive gym environment,
UTS Sport is the place to let your inner
athlete shine.
activateuts.com.au/sport
Find your people. Whether you’re into
sports, politics, languages or arts, we’ve got
something for you. Our clubs and societies
could be the start of some of the best years
of your uni life.
activateuts.com.au/clubs
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In the heart of it all
Located in Ultimo, in the centre of one of
Sydney’s leading digital and creative precincts,
our campus is surrounded by the best the city
has to offer.
Come for the classes, stay for the
fun – the area around UTS offers
lots of opportunities to socialise
in between classes. Relax on
the Alumni Green, browse shops
and cafes in the Central Park
precinct, wander the eat streets UTS Broadway
of Chinatown or make your way to precinct
Darling Harbour – all just a short
walk away.
Engineering and UTS Central
Broadway Shopping Centre
IT Building
Our local neighbourhood?
It’s where disruption
happens. The Central to
Eveleigh precinct has been
announced as the site of
a new technology industry
hub – and it’s set to lure
Australia and international
technology talent right onto
our doorstep.
Technology and
Innovation precinct
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
and Opera House
Central Business District
We’re a city university,
Darling which means we’re just
Harbour minutes away from the
CBD. Take advantage of
nearby internships, work
opportunities and other
professional placements,
all courtesy of UTS’s strong
Chinatown
connections with industry.
UTS Haymarket
UTS Business School precinct
Science and Graduate
School of Health Building
All roads lead to UTS. We’re steps
from Central Station, as well as
the Railway Square bus terminal
and the soon-to-open new light
rail service.
UTS Tower
Central Station
Spice Alley
UTS Moore Park
precinct
Central Park Mall
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Australia’s most
innovative campus
It’s interconnected. Embedded with technology.
Focused on sustainability. Built for students.
Broadway
The Broadway precinct is the heart of UTS, home
to most of our teaching facilities, student study
spaces and the stunning Alumni Green.
Artist impression: FJMT
UTS Central Engineering and IT Building
Opening in 2019, our newest building will house the Faculty Every space in this building turns traditional learning
of Law, UTS Library and its adjoining reading room, research on its head. In fact, technology, entrepreneurship and
spaces and a second Science Super Lab. Add a food court collaboration opportunities have been embedded in its
and plenty of breakout spaces. There’s something for design. Make the most of teaching environments developed
everyone, everywhere you look. to drive truly inspiring collaborations.
Science and Graduate School of
Health Building
It’s more than just a science building. Find yourself in
Australia’s first Super Lab, the ProtoSpace advanced
manufacturing facility, new forensic and health labs, or new
MRI and CT scan imaging suites, to name a few.
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Haymarket Moore Park
This historic district next to Sydney’s Chinatown Sydney’s premier sporting precinct, co-located
is rapidly transforming into a hub of creativity with Rugby Australia, is just stone’s throw from
and entrepreneurship. major sporting landmarks like Allianz Stadium
and the Sydney Cricket Ground.
UTS Business School Rugby Australia Building
This Frank Gehry-designed building is an iconic Sydney It’s the first elite sporting precinct in Australia to open its
landmark – and it’s a hub for dynamic learning, research doors to university courses – our courses. Access state-of-
and collaboration as well. Our technology-supported the-art training, research spaces and high-performance
learning spaces foster interaction and inspiration, while labs and rub shoulders with the national sporting elite
our student lounges, cafes and outdoor terraces are great who call the precinct home, including the Wallabies and
places to relax. Women’s Sevens rugby team.
11Undergraduate guide 2020
High-tech
learning spaces
At UTS you’ll study in award-winning labs and collaborative classrooms
and work with the tools and technologies that are shaping your industry.
Data Arena ProtoSpace
Data comes to life in the interactive UTS Data Arena, a unique This unique 900m² additive and advanced manufacturing
3D environment for the exploration and visualisation of complex facility is part of UTS’s commitment to next-generation
information. Stereo, video and incredible picture clarity make for manufacturing. With the latest in 3D technologies, software
a one-of-a-kind immersive experience. and technical expertise, this lab is a learning experience that’s
second to none.
Clinical labs Sport and exercise facilities
Develop your expertise and prepare for real-world clinical We’ve got a great reputation for sport and exercise degrees, and
practice in some of the most advanced health learning spaces in our Moore Park campus is part of the reason. Train in world-class
Australia. Treat high-fidelity robotic patients in our tech-driven sports facilities, gain practical experience prescribing and
simulation and laboratory spaces – just watch out for their (very supervising exercise, and rub shoulders with some of Australia’s
life-like) bodily fluids! elite athletes while you complete your degree.
12About UTS
Super Lab Communication studios
The name says it all – the Super Lab is more than your average Our communication degrees cover traditional and new media,
science facility. One of only two labs of its kind in Australia, which means you’ll need access to the right facilities to get
the Super Lab can accommodate more than 200 students in ahead in your degree. The good news? Our communication
up to 12 different classes, all at the same time. What’s more, a studios span everything from cutting-edge media labs, sound
second Super Lab is currently being built at UTS Central – set to and video editing suites to all the equipment and spaces you’ll
open in 2019. need to get your assignments done.
Photomedia studios Moot courts
Become an expert in digital and analogue photomedia Hone your advocacy and mooting skills in our purpose-built
techniques in our dedicated commercial-grade studio. Built to moot and trial courts. These simulated facilities have been
reflect current industry standards, this fully-equipped creative designed to reflect the real-life experience of arguing the law in
space includes black and white darkrooms, imaging computing the NSW Supreme, district and local courts. New moot and trial
labs and up-to-date cameras. court facilities to open in UTS Central (artist impression above).
13Undergraduate guide 2020
Internationalise
your uni experience
At UTS, study isn’t something that just happens in
the classroom. We want our students to go global,
which is why we’re home to one of the largest
international exchange programs in Australia.
That’s right: one in four of our undergraduate
students complete some of their studies overseas
– and you can too.
Here’s how:
-- Combine your degree with the Bachelor of -- Take your skills anywhere by adding a Diploma in
Arts in International Studies and spend a year Languages to your degree. Choose from Chinese,
immersing yourself in the culture and language of French, German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish
another country. and expand your career opportunities in an
increasingly globalised world.
internationalstudies.uts.edu.au
uts.edu.au/diploma-languages
-- Apply for our Global Exchange Program and spend
1-2 sessions at one of our 240 partner universities -- Join a UTS club or society and represent UTS
in more than 40 countries around the world. at events around the world. Compete in sporting
events, attend conferences, build connections
uts.edu.au/global-exchange and engage with cultural experiences.
-- Harness your leadership potential with the UTS activateuts.com.au/clubs
BUILD (Beyond UTS International Leadership
Development) program and take on field trips, -- Looking for something short and sweet? Choose
internships, experiential programs and study an international elective and spend 3–4 weeks
tours. Want more? Our grants program can offset in another country during Summer or Winter
some of the costs of your travel. School. International electives are available
across all UTS faculties, and include the Foreign
build.uts.edu.au Correspondent Tour (Journalism), International
Professional Experience (Education), Global
Studio Program (Design, Architecture and
Building), and International Internships (Law), to
name a few. What’s more, you’ll receive course
credit while you travel.
14About UTS
With more than 240 partner universities in over 40 countries,
we’ve got connections everywhere.
Find out where your degree can take you.
Europe
Austria Hungary Slovenia
Belgium Ireland Spain
Czech Republic Italy Sweden
Denmark Netherlands Switzerland
Finland Norway United Kingdom
France Poland
Germany Portugal
The Asia
Americas China Philippines
Indonesia Singapore
Argentina
Israel Taiwan
Brazil
Canada
Africa Japan Thailand
South Africa Republic of Korea Vietnam
Chile
Malaysia Turkey
Colombia
Costa Rica
Mexico
Peru
USA
Uruguay
“Exchange has been the most
Student profile
incredible experience of my life. I’ve
fallen in love with Zurich, its nature,
its people, its culture. Challenge
yourself and go outside your comfort
zone. Exchange will be the biggest
and best growing experience you’ll
have at university.”
RICHARD HENG
University of Zurich, Switzerland
UTS Global Exchange Program
Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Laws
15Undergraduate guide 2020
Student
accommodation
UTS Housing offers comfortable, affordable and
convenient living options on and around the UTS City
campus. Within your new home away from home, you’ll
find common areas and study labs, games rooms and
weekly events – everything you need to play, study and
learn in comfort. You’ll also find a diverse and vibrant local
community that can support and motivate you in your
academic, social and personal growth.
Our residences
All our options are self-catered
and close to supermarkets,
restaurants and services. Choose
from a range of fully-furnished
styles to suit your requirements.
housing.uts.edu.au
Take a look inside
Walk through our residences
using new 3D video technology.
uts.edu.au/vr-housing
16About UTS
Indigenous
residential college
UTS is embarking on a ground-breaking plan to build
Australia’s first Indigenous residential college. Once
completed, the college is expected to be one of the most
significant of its type in the world.
The estimated $100 million world-class facility will Key features
offer a comprehensive range of services above
–– Accommodation for both Indigenous and
and beyond accommodation and will have the
non-Indigenous students, with approximately
celebration of Indigenous identity and culture at
250 beds envisaged
its core. The majority of students will be Indigenous
but there will also be places for non-Indigenous –– Architect-designed landmark building and
students. The plan is for the college to be located contemporary interior design, informed by
very near the heart of our campus, with the goal of Indigenous designers
being open to students by 2023. It will also build –– Publicly accessibly cultural centre and
connections with schools and employers, creating community spaces
a pipeline of Indigenous leaders of the future. –– Program of events and opportunities in
collaboration with a range of education, cultural,
community, industry and government partners
–– Scholarships and cost-covered accommodation
for Indigenous students.
Artist impression: BVN architects
17Get
ting in
Undergraduate guide 2020
Applying to UTS
It’s time! Join the innovation generation as a
student at UTS.
Here’s how:
1 Find a course
Choosing what to study is a big decision.
Start by checking out the course
information pages of this guide
(pages 28 – 73), as well as the UTS website.
uts.edu.au/find-right-ug-course
2 Check your admission requirements
Once you’ve chosen a course, check that you meet the admission requirements.
High school leavers: International students:
If you’re completing your HSC (or This guide is not intended for international
equivalent) in 2019, we’ll assess your students. If you’re an international
application based on your selection student looking for course and application
rank for entry into most UTS courses. information, please use the UTS
Your selection rank is a combination International website and course guide.
of your ATAR/IB score, plus any
If you’re not a citizen or permanent
adjustment points you receive (read
resident of Australia, or a citizen of
more about adjustment points on page
New Zealand, you must apply as an
22). As a guide, use the 2019 ATAR
international student directly through
fold-out at the front of this booklet.
UTS International.
Mature age and non-current
Tel: 1800 774 816
school leavers:
(free call within Australia)
If you’re not a high school leaver, you’ll be
Tel: +61 3 9627 4816
assessed on criteria such as your ATAR,
(for international calls)
post-school qualifications, or relevant
work experience, along with any additional international.uts.edu.au
selection criteria.
Check if you’re eligible for scholarships:
uts.edu.au/ug-optional-selection-
criteria When? Scholarship applications open as
early as April 2019. See what’s on offer and
Indigenous students: check your eligibility on our website.
If you’re an Australian Aboriginal or Torres uts.edu.au/scholarships
Strait Islander, the Jumbunna Institute
for Indigenous Education and Research Check if you’re eligible for
can help you get in to UTS through the admission schemes:
Jumbunna Pathways Program (see page There’s more than one way to get into uni.
22) or Unistart Program (see page 23). We offer a range of admission schemes
uts.edu.au/apply-jumbunna- that can help get you into the course you
pathways want. See page 22 for a list of schemes.
uts.edu.au/unistart
20Getting in
3 Visit UTS
Come and say hello at one of our events or
faculty info sessions – it’s a great way to get
5 Review your options
Are you eligible for subject points?^
Once your results are released, visit our
to know UTS. And don’t miss UTS Open Day
Year 12 Subject Scheme table with your
(Saturday 31 August 2019), the biggest day
performance bands in hand to see if you’re
on campus, where you’ll have the chance to
eligible for an adjustment of up to five
explore your course and career options.
points towards your selection rank. These
undergraduate.uts.edu.au/events subject points are in addition to any points
you may receive from one of our other
openday.uts.edu.au
admission schemes.
uts.edu.au/ug-admissions-schemes
4 Apply through UAC
Applications for most UTS undergraduate
courses must be lodged online through
6 Accept your offer
The majority of our offers are released
during December Round 2 via UAC on
the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). 23 December 2019*. Check the UAC
On-time applications close at the end of website for offer round dates.
September 2019*. Be sure to have your UTS
Offers will be made to eligible
preferred course as your first preference.
IB students in January following the
Application information is available in release of your results.
the UAC Guide and on the UAC website. If
uac.edu.au
you’re a Year 12 student, you can obtain a
free copy of the guide from your school.
Some courses have additional selection
criteria, so you may need to submit extra
material to UTS in addition to your UAC
application. Check out the UTS Handbook
for more information about applying for
your chosen course.
uac.edu.au
handbook.uts.edu.au
Once you’re in…
You’re in! If you receive an offer to study
at UTS, keep the following dates in mind.
17 Feb – 6 March 2020:
Orientation Autumn Session for
new students.
Monday 9 March 2020:
Autumn Session begins.
^For high school leavers only.
*Correct at the time of printing. Visit uac.edu.au
21Undergraduate guide 2020
Admission
schemes
Boost your chances of receiving an offer from UTS with one of our
admission schemes. When we assess your application, we’ll consider
criteria beyond your ATAR, such as your academic performance in
certain HSC subjects, disadvantageous circumstances you may have
experienced, or your identification as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Please note: you’ll need to submit an
application if you want to be considered
Science Aptitude Elite Athletes and
for the admission schemes listed below. Assessment Performers Special
Only the Year 12 Subject Scheme and the The Science Aptitude Assessment is an Admissions Scheme
equity-funded school concession points opportunity for you to demonstrate your If you’re an elite athlete or performer
are automatically assessed. potential, and possibly secure an offer and your commitments outside school
to study science at UTS. The assessment have impacted on your studies, you can
Year 12 Subject Scheme is designed to assess your analytical apply for our Elite Athlete and Performers
If you’re a current high school student and critical thinking skills. It is a general Scheme. This scheme can give you five
(both HSC and IB), you’ll be automatically knowledge-based assessment with no additional adjustments points towards
assessed for this scheme. The Year 12 need for dedicated study. your selection rank.
Subject Scheme awards additional points
(called adjustment points) towards your inpUTS-Educational Jumbunna Pathways
selection rank based on your performance Access Scheme Program
in high school subjects that are relevant to
If you’ve experienced long-term
your chosen course. Available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait
educational disadvantage as a Islander students who aspire to study at
result of family, personal or financial
Business Cadetship circumstances, you can apply for inpUTS,
university, and may not otherwise have the
qualifications to apply. Your application will
Scheme our Educational Access Scheme (EAS). be assessed based on factors including
If you’re planning to apply for a UTS If you’re eligible for inpUTS, you’ll be previous life skills and experience,
Business, Economics or Management considered for a place at UTS, even if your education and work experience.
standalone degree, and you’ve received a selection rank is up to 10 points below the Applications are direct to Jumbunna.
cadetship offer from a company, you could cut-off for your preferred course.
be eligible for an additional five adjustment
points towards your selection rank. Schools
Recommendation
Engineering and IT Scheme
Visit our website to see a full list of
our admission schemes.
Questionnaire We’re dedicated to supporting students uts.edu.au/admission-schemes
The Engineering and IT Questionnaire is who have the potential to succeed at
about understanding your motivation to university, even if they don’t receive an offer
study engineering or IT. If we can see that based on their selection rank alone. To be
you’re genuinely dedicated to pursuing eligible for our Schools Recommendation
a degree in one of these disciplines, it’ll Scheme (SRS), you must demonstrate
increase your chances of receiving an offer, financial hardship or be automatically
even if your selection rank is 1-3 points eligible for the geographic area code
below the cut-off for your preferred course. disadvantage (AGO1) and achieve a
minimum ATAR of 69 (or 80 for Law).
22Getting in
Admission
pathways
Admission pathways are alternative ways to get into your preferred
course if you don’t receive the ATAR you need. UTS pathways include
TAFE courses, diplomas and other formal qualifications that can get you
back on track.
Enrol in a related course –– UTS Insearch diplomas
Fast-track your way into the second
Jumbunna Unistart
Start by choosing a different UTS course year of your chosen UTS degree* Program
– ideally, pick one with a lower ATAR that’s by completing a higher education Jumbunna Unistart is a unique twelve-
still similar to the course you want (hint: diploma at UTS Insearch. As the leading month program offered to Aboriginal
some combined degrees have a lower cut- pathway provider to UTS, UTS Insearch and Torres Strait Islander students. You
off than a single degree). offers diplomas in six disciplines: attend small classes at Jumbunna that
Then, think about the following options: business, communication, design and are designed to build your confidence
architecture, engineering, information and academic skills in writing and
–– Use your electives to get a great technology and science. These mathematics, along with select subjects
degree experience diplomas are designed in collaboration from your chosen degree. When you have
With electives, you can enrol in with UTS, so you’ll gain the same successfully completed the program, you
subjects that interest you from almost educational outcomes as a first-year will progress fully into your chosen degree
any UTS faculty – so you can still study UTS student. and receive recognition of prior learning.
what you’re passionate about, no
matter which degree you’re in. insearch.edu.au
–– Re-apply after a year *Domestic student? If you successfully
Once you’ve completed a year of complete a UTS Insearch diploma with the
required grade point average (GPA), you’ll be Visit our website to see a full list of
full-time study at UTS or another guaranteed entry into a UTS degree. In most our admission pathways.
institution, you can apply to your cases, you’ll also receive up to 48 points of
preferred course via UAC. We’ll assess recognition of prior learning. uts.edu.au/admission-pathways
both your ATAR and the marks you earn
in your first-year subjects. Make sure –– TAFE or private college diploma
you study hard – it’s a competitive Studying a different university course
process, so getting good results in is a great way to gain entry into your
first year is essential. You may also be preferred degree – but so is completing
eligible for credit recognition for certain an Australian Qualifications Framework
subjects completed during the year. Diploma at TAFE or a private college. If
you achieve good marks, the diploma
can add value to your application for
the majority of UTS bachelor degrees.
You may also be eligible for recognition
of prior learning for certain subjects.
–– Retake your HSC at TAFE
Have a do-over. By spending a year at
TAFE, you can redo your HSC in a single
year – which means you’ll get a new
ATAR at the end.
23Undergraduate guide 2020
Scholarships
At UTS, we’re all about rewarding effort – and supporting circumstance.
That’s why we offer more than $12 million in UTS coursework scholarships
and prizes every year. If you’re a high achiever, in financial need, or if you’re
from a diverse background, a UTS scholarship can help take care of your
finances so you can focus on the important stuff.
Scholarships for Equity scholarships Scholarships for athletes
high achievers Our equity scholarships aim to overcome You’ve given your life to your sport – now
financial disadvantage in whatever form let your sport give something to you.
Academic achievement is worth
it takes. Whether you have a disability or ActivateUTS assists students to combine
celebrating – and our high achievers’
ongoing medical condition, a rural home high-performance sport with their studies,
scholarships do just that. Some
address, a refugee background or carer’s so you’ll be supported to excel in both
scholarships are awarded across all UTS
responsibilities, these scholarships can areas. They offer three scholarships: the
undergraduate degrees (e.g. the UTS Vice
help make university study possible. Elite Athlete Program, Emerging Athlete
Chancellor’s Outstanding Achievement
Program and Elite Athlete Housing
Scholarship, valued at $12,500 per year
for the duration of the course), while other
Scholarships for women Scholarship.
scholarships are offered through our We pride ourselves on providing an We also offer a few other scholarships
faculties (e.g. the UTS Business Dean’s inclusive work and study environment for for athletes to assist you in pursuing your
Scholarship, valued at $30,000). women – in fact, we’ve been consistently academic and sporting goals.
recognised by the Workplace Gender
Co-operative Equality Agency for our efforts. We offer Application dates
several scholarships to encourage women
scholarships to undertake study in different areas.
Scholarship application dates vary. Be sure
Get a foot in the door of your chosen to check the UTS scholarship website for
profession with an industry-sponsored Scholarships for specific closing dates.
scholarship. These co-op scholarships
provide funding to support your studies
Indigenous Australians Which scholarship is
– and they usually include an internship We’re committed to offering scholarships right for me?
with the partnering organisation as well. and prizes to support Aboriginal and Torres
With so many scholarships on offer, it can
Interested? You’ll need a good academic Strait Islander students. Some of these are
be tricky to figure out which ones you’re
record, demonstrated leadership potential, awarded on academic merit while others
eligible for. Use our online search tool to
enthusiasm and dedication, as well as a are equity-based.
filter scholarships according to the criteria
genuine interest in your chosen field.
that best describes you.
UTS offers three co-operative
scholarships:
–– Bachelor of Accounting Co-operative
To find out more info on
Scholarship Program (See page 30)
scholarships visit
–– Bachelor of Information Technology
Co-operative Scholarship Program uts.edu.au/scholarships
(See page 54)
–– Engineering industry-based merit
scholarships
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