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Transdisciplinary Electives

University of Technology Sydney
Sydney , Australia
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Bachelors
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Entrepreneurship | Data Science
Area of study
Business and Administration | Information and Communication Technologies
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English
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Program Overview

University of Technology Sydney Programs

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) offers a wide range of programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students.


Transdisciplinary Electives Program

The Transdisciplinary Electives Program is an award-winning program that helps students differentiate themselves. Eight electives are embedded in every undergraduate degree, and students can choose which one inspires them the most. In each Transdisciplinary elective subject, students work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation.


What's Different About a Transdisciplinary Elective Subject?

In each of the eight Transdisciplinary electives, students will:


  • Work on complex real-world challenges with an industry partner
  • Collaborate in teams with students from all faculties across UTS, leading to breakthrough ideas
  • Implement hands-on transdisciplinary methods and insights from different disciplines
  • Experience transdisciplinary learning with a different approach
  • Develop core skills in responding to challenges, working with others, and communicating ideas

Why is it Valuable to Work with Industry in Your Degree?

Students who complete a Transdisciplinary Elective subject at UTS have a competitive advantage from:


  • Working on a real project with industry professionals that can be added to their resume, LinkedIn, or professional portfolio
  • A strong example of collaboration, problem-solving, and project delivery for stakeholders that can be used in future job interviews
  • A better understanding of organisations' expectations, problems, opportunities, and workplace dynamics
  • Valuable insights into career pathways, sometimes outside the box of their main discipline of study
  • Making lifelong connections with students and academics across the disciplines at UTS and expanding their professional networks through the industry visitors to the course

What Do I Need to Know?

Transdisciplinary Electives are all about teamwork and real-world projects. To help students get the most out of them, UTS has added a few important things to consider when enrolling:


  • Online: three electives have limited online tutorials; all others are in-person
  • Block mode: four electives are available in block mode as well as the standard 12-week format
  • Enrolment: strictly closes on the first day of Week 3 (or Day 1 for block mode subjects)
  • Class frequency: electives run either weekly or fortnightly
  • Attendance: each elective has an attendance requirement

Transdisciplinary Elective Subjects

Students can take the following transdisciplinary electives at 6 or 8 credit points:


  • 95002 Reframing, Remixing, Reimagining Society: Work with UNICEF Australia to challenge assumptions, remix ideas across disciplines, and imagine fairer futures in the face of climate change
  • 95003 Sustainability in an Interconnected World: Collaborate with industry and engage with the community to understand sustainability in context and design regenerative solutions for change
  • 95004 Technologies Reimagined in a Complex World: Partner with ServiceRocket to explore from a systems perspective how everyday technologies can be reimagined for the future of careers, organisations, and communities
  • 95005 Shaping Technologies that Shape Us: Team up with Microsoft to explore diverse perspectives on the impact of AI and influence how we develop these technologies for the common good
  • 95006 Envisioning Futures Worth Wanting: Work with the City of Sydney to explore what life could be like in a thriving, trustful, just, and resilient urban future
  • 95007 Pathways to Societal Transitions: In partnership with Lane Cove Council, research how data and AI infrastructures shape communities and environments across Sydney, and co-design pathways for sustainable and inclusive data futures
  • 95008 Transdisciplinary Action Lab: Collaborate with Miro to explore new ways of working, test ideas in action, and build an entrepreneurial mindset for tackling complex challenges
  • 95009 Change-Making for Social Impact: Experiment, imagine, and play together with the industry partner to explore the deep connection between personal transformation and systems evolution

Faculties and Programs

UTS has several faculties that offer a wide range of programs:


  • Business
  • Communication
  • Design, Architecture and Building
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Graduate School of Health
  • Health
  • Information Technology
  • International Studies and Social Sciences
  • Law
  • Science and Mathematics
  • Transdisciplinary Innovation

Research Areas

UTS has various research areas, including:


  • Sustainability and Environment
  • Criminology
  • International Relations
  • Languages
  • International Studies
  • Migration Law and Practice
  • Commercial and Business Law
  • Practical Legal Training
  • Legal Studies
  • Intellectual Property
  • Juris Doctor
  • Law
  • Food Science
  • Pharmaceutical Science
  • Physics and Quantum Technology
  • Chemistry
  • Medical Science
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Forensic Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Science
  • Mathematics, Statistics and Quantitative Finance

Short Courses and Microcredentials

UTS offers short courses and microcredentials, including:


  • Bridging courses
  • Develop your staff
  • Short courses

Campus and Locations

UTS has a city campus located at 15 Broadway, Ultimo, NSW 2007.


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