Program Overview

Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (Honours)

The Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (Honours) is a research-focused degree that primes students for postgraduate study in transdisciplinary innovation. It offers industry engagement and mentorship, working on research that tackles real-world issues.

Course Description

This course builds on the existing Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation degree by extending the research dimension in the 4th year of the course. The course is a stepping stone to masters and PhD studies, broadening career and academic prospects. Graduates are equipped to address global challenges with a focus on cultural and social justice, contributing to future workforce development.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level. To qualify for entry into the course, students must have successfully completed:

1. all required subjects in their professional degree program with a weighted average mark of 65 and above
2. at least 5 subjects from the specified Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation subjects with a weighted average mark of 80 and above
3. the subject "New Knowledge Making Lab" with a minimum mark of 75 and above
4. demonstrate the ability to produce high-quality written material through submission of a sole-authored writing sample for review by the BCII Honours coordinator.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21
• UTS College AE5: Pass
• Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50
• Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169

Course Fees

The indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students is $39,803.00. Additional costs include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.

Course Structure

The course is exclusively available as a double degree and can be paired with one of 27 Core degrees. In the first three years of study, students will take BCII subjects in an accelerated format during the July and Summer sessions. The BCII will be completed with one full year of study after completing the Core degree.

Subjects

Core subjects include:

• Problems to Possibilities
• Creative Practice and Methods
• Past, Present, Future of Innovation
• Creativity and Complexity
• Leading Innovation
• Initiatives and Entrepreneurship
• Industry Innovation Project
• New Knowledge-making Lab
• Research Methods and Proposal
• Honours Thesis

Career Options

Graduates can pursue careers as:

• Business Development Strategist
• Change Lead
• Design Thinking Facilitator
• Entrepreneur / Start-up Founder
• Futurist
• Head of Transformation
• Innovation Manager
• Product Owner / Designer
• Strategist

Why Study at UTS

UTS offers a unique approach to learning, with a focus on transdisciplinary innovation and industry engagement. The university has over 1200 industry partners, providing students with opportunities for workplace-integrated learning and career pathways.