Program Overview

Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice

The Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice is designed to develop technical and generic work skills in a workplace environment. Through practical industry experience, students integrate learning on the job with academic insights from their studies, extending their technical skills, deepening their understanding of industry practices, and enhancing their professional competencies.

Course Details

• Code: UTS: C20056 (version 3), CRICOS: G
• Duration: 1 year full-time
• Intake: Autumn Session 2025, Spring Session 2025
• Location: City Campus, or specialist off-campus locations, with some courses delivered via online (distance) learning

What You'll Study

The diploma includes two 6-month industry internships, providing first-hand experience of life as an engineer or information technology professional. Pre-internship preparation and post-internship subjects support the internship, helping students prepare for and make sense of their internship experiences while developing professional and transferrable skills.

Subjects at a Glance

Core Subjects

• 40008: Career Management
• 41038: Professional Practice Review 1
• 41048: Professional Practice Review 2

Admissions Information

Course Description

This course is designed for undergraduate IT students seeking practical industry experience. By undertaking this course in conjunction with their UTS undergraduate IT course, students integrate nine months of full-time work with academic studies, enhancing their real-world understanding.

Important Dates

Find out more about application dates relating to this course.

Year 12 Adjustment Factor Scheme

If students perform highly in their Year 12 subjects, their selection rank may be boosted by the Year 12 subject scheme.

ATAR and Selection Ranks

The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95, showing how students rank compared to all the students in their year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines the ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up the overall university entrance score.

Scholarships and Prizes

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Admission Requirements

Applicants for admission must satisfy the selection criteria as specified by the faculty. This course is normally available to students who are currently enrolled in an Undergraduate Information Technology degree.

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

Domestic Course Fees

2026 Indicative Tuition Fees for Government-Supported Domestic Students

All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The Australian Government contributes to education costs, and students pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution.

Important Information

• Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
• The indicative tuition fees are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
• Actual fees depend on the year of enrollment, study load, and the subjects chosen.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. The inherent requirements for the course can be found via the inherent requirements directory.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is not available for this course. The substitution of core subjects to an alternative/advanced undergraduate subject in a similar field of study may be granted.

Why Study at UTS

UTS is a pioneer in software engineering and IT, with a good relationship with industry and government. The university offers world-class facilities, supporting future-focused learning and high-impact research, and enabling effective partnerships with industry and providing services to the community.