Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice
Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice
The Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice is not a separate course in its own right but is taken in conjunction with one of UTS: Information Technology’s undergraduate courses. Students must obtain suitable employment and work for a minimum of nine months full time, and undertake the academic subjects related…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice is not a separate course in its own right but is taken in conjunction with one of UTS: Information Technology’s undergraduate courses.
Students must obtain suitable employment and work for a minimum of nine months full time, and undertake the academic subjects related to their industrial training. International students can work full time for the duration of the diploma.
The diploma is extremely beneficial for students relating their final year of coursework to the practical needs of the IT industry. This experience is invaluable when applying for graduate career positions.
Course aims
The course aims to develop students’ technical and generic work skills in a workplace environment. It also enables students to develop lifelong learning skills and gain a better understanding of the relationship between theory and practice.
Course structure
In addition to undertaking industrial training, students are required to complete 36 credit points of coursework subjects.
Careers
For career options, refer to the main degree undertaken. The diploma increases students’ employability by providing at least nine months’ work experience before graduation. Many students continue working with their industrial training employer and finish their studies part time.
REQUIREMENTS
Students must have progressed to a particular stage of their program of study and completed certain subject requirements before being admitted concurrently to the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice. Students who have completed all subjects in their course may still enrol in the diploma, but cannot graduate from their course until they finish the diploma.
This course is normally available to students who are currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours) (C09119), Bachelor of Science in Games Development (C10229), Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (C10239), Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (C10219), Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (C10327), Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Laws (C10245), and Bachelor of Mathematics and Computing (C10158).
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.Â
