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Learn. Share. Grow 2 Academics 3 Postgraduate Degrees 4 Your Study Options 5 Communication 6 Advanced Journalism 8 Creative Writing 9 Media Practice and Industry 11 Sports Media 12 Strategic Communication 13 Executive Strategic Communication 14 Education 16 Applied Linguistics and TESOL 18 Education (Learning and Leadership) 19 Teaching (Secondary Education) 20 Research 22 Research Pathways 23 Research Admissions 24 Choose Your Course 26 Application Journey 28 Key Information 29
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1 Learn. Share. Grow
UTS ranked 5 stars No.1 for excellence in Research, Overall Australia’s No.1 Employability, Facilities, Young University Teaching, Innovation, Employment Inclusiveness and Rate Internationalisation of all Communication graduates in NSW
Source: Times Higher Education WUR Top 200 under 50 Rankings 2015–2019 and QS Top 50 Under 50 2016–2020 Source: QS Stars Rating 2015-2017, 2018-2021 Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-19
200+ Winner of NSW partner the Hybrid schools for Learning Award Secondary Education placements
Source: QS Reimagine Education Award 2015
2 Overview Academics Accelerating change and driving innovation
We’ve brought together the Professor Monica Attard AO strongest minds that can lead Head of Discipline for Journalism positive global change and advance — Five-time Walkley award winner for reporting, social justice through our teaching, including the Gold Walkley and is a Member of the research and collaboration with Order of Australia for service to Journalism. A former industry and the community. foreign correspondent and senior reporter, she is a published author and has spent 35 years as a To make our vision a reality, our practitioner of journalism. academics work as a dynamic Professor Rachel Landers knowledge community. They shape Head of Discipline for the future through creativity and Media Practice and Industry critical inquiry and provide the — foundation for graduates to prosper Award winning filmmaker, author and historian. in an era of disruptive change. Awards include the Premiers Multimedia history award, United Nations Media Award, Foxtel Australian Documentary Prize, National Nib Award, But what really sets us apart from NSW History Fellowship. other universities is our commitment to teaching and research beyond Distinguished Professor Jim Macnamara traditional boundaries. Whether Head of Discipline for we’re producing novel research, Public Communication — delivering innovative teaching, Has 30 years in professional communication building academic networks or practice spanning journalism, public relations, growing our industry connections, advertising, and media research. Championing we pride ourselves on embedding the new Strategic Communication and Executive Strategic Communication Courses. innovation at the core of what we do. Professor Craig Batty Head of Discipline for Creative Writing — Award-winning educator, researcher and supervisor in the areas of screenwriting, creative writing and screen production. Chair of the Australian Screen Production Education and Research Association (ASPERA) Research Sub-Committee, and leads the research portfolio for the Australasian Association of Writing Programs (AAWP). Dr Keiko Yasukawa Course Coordinator for Adult Learning and Applied Linguistics Program — Currently the School’s Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Keiko has worked at UTS since 1993 in various roles including Education Developer in Engineering and teaching and coordinating adult education programs in Education. A/Professor Gregory Martin Course Coordinator for Education (Learning and Leadership) — Gregory is on the editorial boards of the Journal for Critical Education Policy Studies, Critical Education, Australian Journal of Adult Learning, Education Policy Futures, Teaching in Higher Education and the International Journal for Critical Pedagogy.
Academics 3 Postgraduate Degrees GRADUATE CERTIFICATE A Graduate Certificate is an introductory course, which allows students to develop specialised skills in selected subjects 4 x Education Subjects 6mths- or a discipline. Usually there are articulation arrangements in 3 x Communication Subjects 1 year place that provide students with the opportunity to progress into the Graduate Diploma or Masters if they meet the admission requirements.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA 8 x Education Subjects 1-3 A Graduate Diploma is of a shorter duration to a Masters Degree and enables students to advance their professional and personal 6 x Communication Subjects years development within a selected discipline. MASTERS DEGREE A Masters Degree is an advanced course for professionals or 12 x Education Subjects 1-3 graduates who have completed a Bachelors Degree and are 9 x Communication Subjects years looking to develop management and leadership knowledge and skills in a chosen discipline or field. MASTERS DEGREE 2-4 BY RESEARCH years A Masters Degree by Research is an advanced course, designed for students wanting to develop their research skills.
PHD/DOCTORATE 4-8 A PhD and other types of Doctoral degrees are the highest form years of academia and involve producing original research that makes a significant contribution to a chosen field.
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Journalism, Editing, Sports Journalism, Media, Sports Media, Digital Journalism, Disruption, Data, Arts, Investigative Journalism, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Advanced Journalism, Sports Media Communication Advanced Journalism, Creative Writing, Writing, Screenwriting, Copywriting, Creative Non-Fiction, Professional Writing, Media Practice and Industry, Strategic Editing and Publishing, Content Marketing Communication Teaching (Secondary Education), Teaching, Mentoring Applied Linguistics and TESOL Education (Learning and Leadership), Management, Leadership, Learning and Development, Adult Education Executive Strategic Communication Research in Creative Arts, Humanities Research, Autonomy and Social Sciences, Philosophy, International Studies Producing, Directing, Multimedia Production, Radio, Festival Curation, Arts Media Practice and Industry, Administration, Screen Business, Media Management, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Advanced Journalism, Sports Media
Communication Management, Public Relations, Advertising, Corporate, Government Strategic Communication, or Organisational Communication Executive Strategic Communication
Disclaimer: This table is to be used as a guide and not as an exhaustive list. 4 Postgraduate Degrees Whether you have a specific course in mind, or just an idea about an area of study that might interest you, see what’s on offer and learn more. Your Study Options
No Professional Experience with no Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate – Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication Degree – Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing
Graduate interested in Education – Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics and TESOL – Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics and TESOL
Graduate with work experience and interest in Education – Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) – Master of Applied Linguistics and TESOL (See bottom of the page)
Graduate interested in Communications – Graduate Diploma in Advanced Journalism – Graduate Diploma in Sports Media Graduate – Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication – Graduate Diploma in Media Practice and Industry – Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing
Graduate with work experience and interest in Communications – Master of Advanced Journalism – Master of Strategic Communication – Master of Media Practice and Industry – Master of Arts in Creative Writing
Professional Professional and have extensive work experience – Executive Master of Strategic Communication Experience – Master of Education (Learning and Leadership)
Research in Education – Master of Education (Research) – Doctor of Education – Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
Research in Communication and International Studies Research – Master of Creative Arts (Research) – Master of Arts (Research) in Humanities and Social Sciences – Master of Arts (Research) in International Studies – Doctor of Creative Arts – Doctor of Philosophy (Communication) – Doctor of Philosophy (International Studies)
Disclaimer: Work experience may not be required to enter the course but it is a recommended component. Your Study Options 5 Communication With more than 30 years of teaching expertise behind us, we’ve got the wisdom of experience, led by the best in the field. We’re also young, creative and dynamic, shaped by the agile, authentic and entrepreneurial spirit that have come to define UTS.
6 Digital Disruption Practical Learning Digital disruption, the rise of new media We take a hands-on approach to – these are the forces shaping the communication education – there’s no communication landscape today. So, point learning the theory if you don’t we’ve embraced them. Made them part understand how to apply it. Real-world of what we do, of how we teach, of what assessments, professional placements we research. As a student in our School, and regular interaction with industry they’ll become part of your course too. will teach you to translate theory to practice, with stunning results.
Creative Thinking Develop creative and critical-thinking skills through practical, technology- driven learning.
Communication 7 Communication Advanced Journalism
Explore traditional tenets of journalism with a contemporary approach. Using new digital technologies, you’ll foster agility and innovation, and learn hands-on reporting, editing, production and design skills to understand the news media environment in a local, regional and global context. Advanced Journalism offers an articulated program. The Graduate Diploma and Masters Degree share certain subjects, allowing recognition of prior learning for previously completed subjects.
Kate Bettes MASTER GRADUATE Content Producer at News Corp of Advanced Journalism “I really enjoyed the practicality of the DIPLOMA course, particularly data journalism and C04321 in Advanced Journalism how that can be integrated into discovering 6 Core Subjects and 3 Electives C06104 interesting stories for investigation…also 1.5 years full-time or equivalent when I went to Jordan as part of the Foreign part-time 4 Core Subjects and 2 Electives Correspondents Study Tour, I learnt a 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time whole range of skills from the others there The Master of Advanced Journalism - filming on multiple pieces of equipment, deepens your knowledge and equips you The Graduate Diploma in Advanced producing talent and landing on your feet with adaptive capabilities to build a career Journalism is designed to equip you with when things don’t go to plan”. in today’s rapidly changing and often the skills to harness the power of digital disrupted media landscape. disruption.
Careers Admission Requirements Why Journalism at UTS? Reporter, Producer, Presenter, Editor, Completed a UTS recognised Bachelors Industry facilities Broadcast & Publishing, Digital Start-Up, Degree, or an equivalent or higher Gain exclusive access to media production Not-for-profit or Non-Media. qualification, or submitted other evidence facilities and equipment. of general and professional qualifications Sample Subjects that demonstrates potential to pursue Professional portfolio – Advanced Journalism graduate studies. Become connected to media outlets such – Media Law and Accountability If the degree is not in the field of education, as Central News, U: Mag and Vertigo. – Investigative Journalism management and commerce, society and Practical learning – Advanced Audio/Visual Journalism culture, or creative arts, applicants must Learn how to research, interview, compile – Working with Industry also have a minimum of two years’ related and review as key components of this – From Broadcast to Mobile Journalism professional work experience. course. Interview an Australian journalist and Beyond Applicants must answer the employment like Leigh Sales, Hamish Macdonald or question in the UAC application as Fran Kelly in our Meet the Journalist series. employment experience is assessed Student opportunities according to the response provided. Experience studying abroad in programs such as the Erasmus Mundus Masters All Applicants must submit Program and the Foreign Correspondent (Except UTS Undergraduate Study Tour. Publish on Central News. Journalism Graduates): Professional recognition – CV Graduates are eligible for membership of – An example of professional work the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA). Prestigious award winners UTS Journalism students and alumni have previously won prestigious Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism and Ossie Awards for Outstanding Student Journalism.
8 Advanced Journalism Communication Creative Writing
Delve into a variety of literary forms and genres whilst gaining extensive Catherine Mah practice-oriented skills. Develop your understanding of contemporary Content Strategist at TIX Group writing practices as you learn to think critically and creatively- “All my tutors have been excellent and particularly about your own work. they’ve been incredibly generous in Creative Writing offers an articulated program. The Graduate Certificate, sharing their industry experience. Perhaps the subject that most surprised me was Graduate Diploma and Masters Degree share subjects, allowing Professional Editing – I hadn’t planned on recognition of prior learning for previously completed subjects. choosing it as an elective, but after hearing To articulate into the Masters Degree, students must have successfully feedback about the tutor (Bernadette Foley) completed at least two postgraduate writing subjects at Distinction and the learning outcomes, I did it and can highly recommend it, whether you’re grade or higher. interested in a career in editing or not.”
MASTER GRADUATE GRADUATE of Arts in Creative Writing DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE C04109 in Creative Writing in Editing and Publishing 6 Core Subjects and 3 Electives C06041 C11071 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time 3 Core Subjects and 3 Electives 2 Core Subjects and 1 Writing Subject 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time 1-year part-time The Master of Arts in Creative Writing advances your theoretical knowledge The Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing The Graduate Certificate in Editing and and skills as an experienced writer, equips you with the skills and knowledge Publishing provides you with the skills, enabling you to publish your personal or required to pursue a career in writing. knowledge and experience required to professional work. pursue a career in the publishing industry.
Careers Applicants must answer the employment A contemporary approach Author, Copywriter, Publisher, Editor, question in the UAC application as Learn in a program that is well connected Literary Agent, Publications Officer employment experience is assessed to industry and at the forefront of or Creative Industries. according to the response provided. opportunities and trends that are shaping Applicants who have not met the Australia’s writing scene, including fiction, Sample Subjects Admission Requirements must submit: creative non-fiction, life writing and – Creative Non-fiction – A personal statement screenwriting. – Professional Editing – CV Become a success story – Narrative Writing Many of Australia’s established – Theory and Creative Writing All Applicants and emerging writers, including – Writing for the Screen – One example of their creative writing Nigel Bartlett, Tegan Bennett – Book Publishing and Marketing Daylight, Mark Isaacs, Penelope – Freelance Writing Why Creative Writing at UTS? Janu, Isabelle Li and Alison Professional practitioners Whittaker, studied creative writing Admission Requirements Learn from some of Australia’s leading at UTS. Previous graduates have also Applicants must have completed a UTS creative writers and academics across the gone on to global acclaim, winning recognised Bachelors Degree, or an literary, publishing and cultural sectors. awards, literary prizes, grants and equivalent or higher qualification, or Practical learning international residencies for their submitted other evidence of general Workshop ideas in collaborative seminars, published and produced work. and professional qualifications that modelled on US teaching methods. Examples include Anna Funder and demonstrates potential to pursue graduate Kate Grenville. Publishing opportunities studies. If the degree is not in the field of Become a published author before education, management and commerce, graduation, with the opportunity to society and culture, or creative arts, showcase work in the UTS Writers’ applicants must also have a minimum Anthology. of two years’ related professional work experience.
Creative Writing 9 10 Communication Communication Media Practice and Industry
This course focuses on developing transcendent and customisable skills to facilitate ethical and sustainable media practice within the current industry. With three choice blocks to choose subjects from, you can tailor your learning to suit your current professional objectives or personal career development. Media Practice and Industry offers an articulated program. The Graduate Certificate and Masters Degree share subjects, allowing credit recognition for previously completed coursework.
MASTER GRADUATE of Media Practice and Industry CERTIFICATE C04394 in Media Practice and Industry 1 Core Subject, 6 Choice Block Subjects (2 from each C11289 Block) and 2 General Choice Subjects 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time 1 Core Subject and 2 General Choice Subjects 0.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time The Master of Media Practice and Industry equips you with the skills to deliver media ethically and The Graduate Certificate in Media Practice and Industry sustainably across a variety of screens. An opportunity focuses on core skills introducing you to a set of deeply to focus on media through a different lens, you’ll creative, innovative, audience focused, adaptable, develop fundamental skills in areas such as creative entrepreneurial and production-ready skills. You will entrepreneurship and design thinking. also develop key media and creative practice skills and knowledge which can be continued into the Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree.
Careers Admission Requirements Why Media Practice and Producer, Curator, Creative, Festival Applicants must have completed Industry at UTS? Coordinator, Director, Immersive Media a UTS recognised Bachelors Degree, or Flexible delivery Specialist or Industry Advisor. an equivalent or higher qualification, The architecture of this course is based or submitted other evidence of general upon flexibility. With weekend classes and Sample Subjects and professional qualifications that times allocated to suit those working full Story Core: Ethical Production demonstrates potential to pursue time, you can study and continue to build graduate studies. Choice Blocks: your career at the same time. For applicants with a Bachelors Degree, (A) Innovation block: a Masters, a Graduate diploma or Graduate Create your own path – Business of screens certificate the degree must be in the field Have the autonomy and shape your degree – Advanced Creative Entrepreneurship of society and culture (e.g. Bachelor of to suit your next career move. Selecting (B) Industry block: Arts), or creative arts. If the degree is not in from a range of subjects in difference – Experiential Media the field of society and culture, or creative choice blocks, you can hone your focus on – Influence in the Digital World arts; applicants must also have a minimum areas that matter to you, to ensure you’re – Writing for the Screen of two years’ related professional work getting the most out of your studies. (C) Production block: experience. – Advanced Post Production Focused on the future – Immersive Media Applicants who have not met the With the work force changing, so has our – Collaborative Media Project Admission Requirements must submit: focus. We aim to build on your skills from – CV the inside out to make you a versatile, – A personal statement resilient and powerful professional. Sustainable practices Not only will you study ethical practices of media and the industry, but you will also learn skills to become a sustainable professional within a shifting economy. Focused on fluidity, your skills will be grown in a way that sees longevity in your career prospects.
Media Practice and Industry 11 Communication Sports Media
Combine practical skills and reflective learning to kick-start your career in the competitive worlds of sports journalism, PR, communication, management and all aspects of audience engagement. You will be taught by the best in the business, in state-of-the-art facilities. You will write and produce news stories across multi-platforms, you will engage in key aspects of sports business ideas, and you will be exposed to the communications skills to greatly enhance your employability. You’ll learn how to write and produce multi-platform news stories, engage in key aspects of sports business, and develop the communication skills required to enhance your employability.
Rugby Australia Building, GRADUATE DIPLOMA Moore Park in Sports Media Used as Rugby Australia’s headquarters C06119 and home to Australia’s elite national rugby teams, this new facility enables us 6 Core Subjects to cement our sector-leading connections 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time with top sporting organisations based at the precinct. Through these The Graduate Diploma in Sports Media connections we are developing unmatched equips you with the skills to develop stories opportunities for our students seeking across text, audio and video mediums, so internships and experience within you can drive your focus into key areas of professional sport, preparing you for the sport such as management, administration, jobs of the future. marketing and audience development.
Careers Why Sports Media at UTS? Practical learning You will learn to research, interview, Content Marketer, Copywriter, Sydney Cricket Ground Trust compile and review as key components of Reporter, Producer, Presenter, Editor We have a unique arrangement which this course. These foundational skills are or Digital Marketer. provides you with the opportunity to study in developed through hands-on experience real facilities, with real games and scenarios and professional practice. Taught by Sample Subjects to build your in-house, hand-on experience. – Public Relations and Audience critically acclaimed academics, you can Strategies in Sport Cross-faculty learning gain relevant and esteemed guidance to – Digital Sports Journalism This course is taught by teachers from become an equipped producer of media, – Sports Media the School of Communication and the content and journalism. – Stakeholder Engagement UTS Business School, along with leading – Sport Business industry practitioners. – Influence in the Digital World Sought-after skills We understand that to become Admission Requirements advantageous in your industry or in your Applicants must have completed a UTS career change, you may need new skills recognised Bachelors Degree, or an or need to specialise your expertise. With equivalent or higher qualification, or journalistic skills in; communications, submitted other evidence of general production and media, you can gain and professional qualifications that adaptable skills which are valuable in a demonstrates potential to pursue range of fields and positions. graduate studies. Applicants who have not met the Admission Requirements must submit: Edward Chisholm – A personal statement Digital Video Publisher at FOX Sports – CV “A great part of the Sports Media course is the opportunity to learn from some of the industry’s high-profile professionals. During first semester we had CEOs from NRL, Sydney Swans and Sydney Sixers all come into class”.
12 Sports Media Communication Strategic Communication
Communication professionals today need to be up to date with technology and changes in society. Even better, they need to be leaders able to advise government, corporations and organisations on effective strategic communication. If you are seeking to advance your career to a senior role in corporate, government, or organisational communication, public relations, or advertising, this course will equip you with advanced knowledge in strategic communication planning, understanding audiences, and the use of a range of digital communication technologies.
MASTER GRADUATE of Strategic Communication DIPLOMA C04385 in Strategic Communication 6 Core Subjects and 3 Electives C06129 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time 4 Core Subjects and 2 Electives The Master of Strategic Communication equips you with the 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time skills to provide effective communication across cultures and influence the digital world with strategy informed by The Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication equips contemporary management. you with the skills in traditional and digital forms of strategic communication to write effectively, present professionally and implement various forms of disciplinary knowledge into various environments to achieve organisation objectives.
Careers management and commerce, society and students learn how to plan and implement Corporate Communication Manager, culture (e.g. Bachelor of Arts), or creative communication that effectively achieves Strategic Communications Manager, arts. If the degree is not in the field of the objectives of their organisation. Corporate Communications education, management and commerce, Integrated theory and practice Manager, Management positions society and culture, or creative arts; The UTS approach to learning combines within Communications (PR, Public applicants must have a minimum of two practical knowledge and experience with Communication, Social and Digital years’ related professional work experience. theory and critical thinking that helps Media, Events), Advertising Accounts For applicants with a Masters, Graduate identify best practice and raises important Executive, Senior Communication Officer, Diploma or Graduate Certificate questions about issues such as ethics and Public Affairs Manager, Stakeholder or qualification, the qualification can be in stakeholder and societal interests. Community Engagement Executive. any field of study. For the Graduate Diploma in Strategic Transdisciplinary innovation Sample Subjects Communication, applicants must have This advanced degree is a collaboration – Managing Public Communication completed a UTS recognised Bachelors between the leading UTS School of – Influence in the Digital World Degree, or an equivalent or higher Communication, the UTS School of – Understanding and Engaging Audiences qualification, or submitted other evidence International Studies; and UTS Business – Strategic Communication of general and professional qualifications School, giving students access to the and Integration that demonstrates potential to pursue latest thinking in global management as – Contemporary Advertising Practice graduate studies. well as communication. – Stakeholder Engagement Applicants who have not met the Field visits and internships – Intercultural and International Admission Requirements must submit: Students have the opportunity to Communication – A personal statement undertake internships in a commercial, – Exploring Human Communication: – CV government or non-profit communication Theories and Practice department or an agency to gain practical Why Strategic Communication knowledge and field visits to professional Admission Requirements advertising, public relations and/or digital at UTS? Applicants must have completed a UTS communication offices are arranged in recognised Bachelors Degree, or an It’s more important to do the right thing some subjects. than do things right equivalent or higher qualification, or Distinguished academics and industry Doing things right is important in all fields submitted other evidence of general leaders as lecturers of work. But, as the eminent management and professional qualifications that This course is delivered by a combination consultant Peter Drucker said, it is even demonstrates potential to pursue of senior academic researchers and more important to do the right thing. This graduate studies. leading industry professionals. For applicants with a Bachelors Degree: means understanding and developing the degree must be in field of education, strategy, not just tactics. In this course
Strategic Communication 13 Communication Executive Strategic Communication
If you are a communication professional with a minimum of three years relevant work experience in the communication industry and looking to progress into a leadership position in strategic corporate, government or organisational communication, this course is for you. It has been structured to provide advanced knowledge of communication as well as allowing you to focus on either government or corporate and marketing communication. You will learn how to gain deep audience insights, think outside the square to address communication problems and opportunities, and evaluate your work.
Major Project EXECUTIVE MASTER Unique to the Executive Master of Strategic of Strategic Communication Communication, the Major Project is tailored to each C04384 particular stream and to your work. Delivered in partnership with the Faculty of Law, UTS Business 3 Core Subjects, 4 Stream Subjects School and with Creative Intelligence and Innovation, and a Major Project you will reflect on and apply your learning from all 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time subjects in the course to a work-related project and produce a major document to inform a strategic The Executive Master of Strategic Communication communication plan. Producing this project should equips you with extensive disciplinary knowledge by demonstrate evidence of research as well as reflective tailoring your focus in either Government or Corporate and critical thinking to your current organisation or and Marketing Communication. work campaign.
Careers Admission Requirements to work at senior management level Corporate Communication Management, All applicants need to have completed with a specific focus on strategic Senior Strategic Communication Advisor, a minimum of three years’ relevant work communication. Government Communication Strategist, experience in the communication industry. Choose your specialisation Head of Communication Agency or Applicants must have completed a UTS Specialise in either Government or Chief Communication Officer (CCO). recognised Bachelors Degree, or an Corporate and Marketing Communication equivalent or higher qualification, or to develop core skills in your chosen area Sample Subjects submitted other evidence of general of expertise. – Understanding and and professional qualifications that Integrated theory and practice Engaging Audiences demonstrates potential to pursue This course culminates with a practice – Strategic Communication graduate studies. related project relevant to your field of and Integration For applicants with a Bachelors Degree: interest, so you can use what you’ve learnt – Exploring Human Communication: the degree must be in field of education, and apply it to your current position or Theories and Practice management and commerce, society organisation objectives. – Strategic Communication Project and culture (e.g. Bachelor of Arts), or creative arts. Transdisciplinary Stream Subjects (students select four) For applicants with a Masters, Graduate This custom-designed degree for – Corporate and Marketing Diploma or Graduate Certificate communication professionals is a Communication qualification, the qualification can be in collaboration between the UTS School – Emergent Media Practices any field of study. of Communication, the UTS School of – Media Law, Ethics and Accountability International Studies; UTS Business School, Applicants who have not met the – Creativity and Innovation in the UTS Centre for Media Transition; and Admission Requirements must submit: Communication the Faculty of Transdisciplinary Innovation, – A personal statement – Open Government and the which is a leader in teaching creativity – CV New Public Sphere and innovation. – Stakeholder Engagement Why Executive Strategic Distinguished academics and industry – Issues and Crisis Communication Communication at UTS? leaders as lecturers This course is delivered by a combination Not an MBA, not just a Masters of senior academic researchers and This customised degree provides leading industry professionals. advanced learning to equip graduates
14 Executive Strategic Communication Andrew Cooper Head of Communication, KBR Australia “It’s important communicators understand the future challenges in the workplace so they can help their organisations and leaders navigate them. I believe having a postgraduate degree gives communication professionals the edge in the industry. Having both the technical ability which you learn while working, combined with theory which you learn in a postgraduate degree, gives you a much broader perspective on best practice. It also provides you with the tools you need to build brands and engage employees.”
Communication 15 Education
Think differently about how you contribute to the world and to education. We are a school which is practice-oriented, research- inspired, technology-linked, and creative, all within a global outlook.
16 Purpose-built Facilities Beyond Boundaries Fostering Relationships Second to none -that’s how we describe We believe that a global perspective We are committed to fostering valuable our purpose-built facilities in the School is critical to education in Australia. relationships between you, your of International Studies and Education. You’ll be studying with people academics and the industry. Practicums From customised science, music, dance from multilingual and multicultural are held within established school and visual arts teaching environments backgrounds. It’s not only a question networks (over 200+ Secondary Schools to informal study areas and dedicated of where you can take your education in NSW) and professional bodies, to research hubs, all our spaces are designed degree -where can your education ensure you’re prepared for future career to shape your education practice. degree take you? opportunities. You’ll also study in small, specialised cohorts with students across a spectrum of careers/industry including teachers, trainers and professionals, which offers you which offer you a different perspective when solving problems. Self-reflective journeys are also incorporated within learning to ensure practical day-to-day application.
Education 17 Education Applied Linguistics and TESOL
Using contemporary models of language, learning and teaching, we aim to meet the needs of people both with and without teaching degrees. Providing an initial qualification for the untrained or a teaching specialisation for those with previous experience, you’ll be taught in both theory and practice, while professional experience subjects enable you to test your skills in a real-world classroom. Once you graduate, your degree will be recognised around Australia and overseas. Applied Linguistics and TESOL offers an articulated program. The Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters Degree share coursework units of study, allowing credit recognition for previously completed coursework. Each course functions as entry and exit points for students.
MASTER GRADUATE GRADUATE of Applied Linguistics DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE and TESOL in Applied Linguistics in Applied Linguistics C04305 and TESOL and TESOL 5 Core Subjects and 7 Optional Applied C06116 C11254 Linguistics and TESOL Subjects 1.5 years full-time or equivalent 5 Core Subjects and 3 Optional Applied 4 Core Subjects part-time Linguistics and TESOL Subjects 0.5 year full-time or equivalent 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time part-time The Master of Applied Linguistics and TESOL is deepens your knowledge and The Graduate Diploma in Applied The Graduate Certificate in Applied informs you of specialised TESOL and Linguistics and TESOL equips you with the Linguistics and TESOL provides you related teaching practice. skills and in-depth knowledge to upgrade with the opportunity to gain a teaching your current qualification/s and increase qualification without any prior experience. your employment prospects.
Careers Why Applied Linguistics and Adult Teacher (Not in High-Schools), TESOL at UTS? English as a Second Language Teacher Qualification for your new or Management in the TESOL Sector. teaching career Sample Subjects Gain your first teaching qualification with a – Phonology and Pronunciation TESOL degree that is recognised globally – Language Development Recognition of Prior Learning Ian Balcomb – Research Literacies You will be eligible for Recognition of Prior Education and Training Consultant, – Grammar and Meaning Learning (RPL) if you are a qualified teacher. Former Director of Skills Reform, NSW Department of Industry – ELT Practices Professional practice – Discourse and Genre All our courses include professional “Having a Graduate Certificate in Applied – Introduction to Language practice placements in real-world Linguistics and TESOL has given me a – TESOL Methodologies education environments which we help you globally recognised TESOL (Teaching locate with our good industry partnerships. English to Speakers of Other Languages) Admission Requirements qualification. It had four core subjects, all of Flexible delivery modes Applicants must have completed a UTS which I enjoyed, that give a good grounding Evening classes and blended learning recognised Bachelors Degree in the for teaching English to speakers of other mode which includes supplementary online field of either Education, Management languages. I also found the micro-teaching activities ideal for busy professionals and Commerce, Society and Culture, or approach used in the TESOL Practicum Creative Arts, or an equivalent or higher Learn from a specialised team subject a great way to work with others qualification, or submitted other evidence Your teachers have a wide breadth of in a supportive environment, to develop a of general and professional qualifications experience - be it experience in teaching repertoire of good teaching and learning that demonstrates potential to pursue overseas, academic English at UTS, activities for use in the classroom.” graduate studies. literacy and numeracy in the Adult Education field or doing Foreign Aid work. All Applicants Prestige and history If the Bachelors Degree is not in education, There is a long and established history in management and commerce, society TESOL and Language and Literacy within and culture or creative arts, applicants the Education program at UTS. must submit: – A personal statement Research pathway – CV A number of students from our Master of Applied Linguistics and TESOL have continued on to complete a PhD.
18 Applied Linguistics and TESOL Education Education (Learning and Leadership)
Liling Ong Founder of PIEX Education and Co- The Master of Education (Learning and Leadership) is for educators, Founder of STEAM Education Australia and learning and development professionals looking to enhance their “I chose this course to increase my credibility and gain more knowledge in the current practice and are ready to take the next step in their careers. Education industry. As a founder I need to The course offers a high level of customisation. You can tailor your do everything from teaching through to learning and assessments to your own workplace practice and business development, so almost all the subjects I have taken so far – have all been career development goals through our innovative and award winning useful in my professional life.” Capability Wrap process.
Capability Wrap MASTER The Capability Wrap process is an award- of Education (Learning and Leadership) winning course-wide design feature that C04307 enables you to tailor your learning and assessments in every subject. You have 4 Fostering Learning Practice Subjects, 4 Leading Learning and Innovation the opportunity to meet your professional subjects and 4 Investigating Learning and Innovation subjects (each 6cp) career goals while you learn; and graduate 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time with a Capability Statement you can use to secure your next role. This Master of Education (Learning and Leadership) is designed around three key themes - Fostering Learning Practices, Leading Learning and Innovation, and Investigating Learning and Innovation, all crucial to contemporary professional practice. A practice-based learning approach is at the core of the course. Teaching is also research-based, allowing you to benefit from UTS’s reputation as a research leader in professional and workplace learning. You’ll also study in technology-enhanced spaces in a blended learning mode alongside peers from a range of professional backgrounds.
Careers Admission Requirements Why Education at UTS? Leadership roles within schools, Learning Applicants must have completed a UTS A threefold focus on learning, leading and Development positions with schools, recognised Bachelors Degree, or an and innovating Learning and Development Team Leader equivalent or higher qualification, or Subjects are organised against the three or Manager, NGO Trainer, Nurse Trainer, submitted other evidence of general themes of fostering contemporary and Engineering Trainer, Professional and professional qualifications that emerging learning practices; leading Association Trainer, VET Provider, demonstrates potential to pursue learning and innovation; and investigating Higher Education, Corporate Sector, graduate studies. learning and innovation. Health Services or Government. For applicants with a Bachelors Degree, the degree must be in any ASCED Field of Integrate learning with your work Sample Subjects Education group (01 to 10). and practice – Learning in the Digital Age All applicants must have a minimum of You will have the opportunity and – Designing Innovative Learning two years’ related professional work encouragement to closely link learning – Professional Learning and Practice experience in the following ANZSCO to your workplace and professional – Navigating Policy in Changing groups: 01 Managers, 02 Professional, contexts. Use of your real life experiences Environments 03 Technicians and Trades Workers, 04 may help you achieve a better work-life- – Leading Innovative Practices Community and Personal Service Workers, study balance. – Evaluating Learning and Innovation 05 Clerical and Administrative Workers, Learn and network with professionals and 06 Sales Workers. from a range of industries Credit Recognition Employment experience is assessed Students from different work settings have Students may be granted recognition according to the response provided by a chance to connect and learn together of prior learning of 24 credit points applicants in the employment question on around shared issues and challenges. (4 subjects) if they hold the following their application and submitted CV. Learn from a team of active researchers qualifications accredited by Australian The MED(L&L) teaching team are research teacher education regulatory authorities: leaders in professional and workplace – a Bachelors Degree and a Postgraduate learning and education. You learn about teaching qualification, including cutting edge theory and research from professional experience; or them and their international network. – a four-year pre-service teacher education qualification including Flexible learning and innovative use of professional experience. digital technologies This course is delivered in blended mode which includes 3-4 face-to-face workshops (typically on weekends) for each subject, complemented by online learning.
Education (Learning and Leadership) 19 Education Teaching (Secondary Education)
This teacher education preparation course provides you with a master’s qualification to teach in Australian secondary schools. The course content is split into three areas; Core, Teaching Methods and Professional Experience, and Electives. The Professional Experience component includes both campus-based and field-based experiences where we help to place you within one of our strong partnerships from over 200 NSW High Schools, resulting in a highly practice-oriented degree.
Professional Recognition MASTER This course has received professional of Teaching accreditation by the NSW Education Gabrielle Zolezzi (Secondary Education) Standards Authority (NESA) as a 7-12 English Teacher at recognised secondary school teaching Killara High School C04255 qualification. To gain employment as a “This is a diverse and engaging course that 8 Core Subjects, 6 Major Choice teacher in NSW schools, graduands must will see you discussing inclusive education Subjects and 3 Electives meet the requirements of the NESA, practices with teachers from other Key 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time including language proficiency. Learning Areas in one subject, student The Master of Teaching (Secondary development with primary teachers next, Education) builds fundamental teaching until you are honing in on the minute details methods and fosters confidence in of your subject specific syllabi in your executing pedagogy to ensure you can method seminars. The ability to dabble in a excel as a leader within the classroom. bit of this and a bit of that whilst engaging with a diverse range of people from all parts of Sydney is what I think makes UTS and the MTeach course so unique.”
Careers additional subject. For a major discipline in the second and fourth sessions for Secondary School Teacher study this equates to six subjects, with no the full 2 year program and in the second (in your chosen specialisation). more than two subjects at first-year level and third session for the accelerated and no fewer than two subjects at third- 1.5 year program. Sample Subjects year level. A minor discipline study equates School partnerships – Designing Learning for a to four subjects, with no more than two We have a great relationship with the 200+ Digital Generation subjects at the first-year level. schools that you can be placed in and you – Understanding and Engaging will receive support from a Supervising Adolescent Learners All Applicants Teacher as well as UTS academic staff – A personal statement – Inclusive Education: Students with during your placement. After graduation, Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Why Teaching at UTS? many of our student teachers go on to – The School in the Context of teach in one of the two schools from their Contemporary Society Qualification for your new professional experience placements, teaching career hence our school partnerships are of Admission Requirements From 2018, all NSW teachers have to utmost importance to us. Applicants must have completed a UTS be accredited by NESA. Graduates of recognised Bachelors Degree, or an the Master of Teaching in Secondary Learn from a specialised team equivalent or higher qualification, or Education are eligible for NESA Provisional You will be learning from teachers who are submitted other evidence of general Accreditation to teach in NSW schools. either currently teaching; on English and and professional qualifications that Math Teacher Associations because of Specialisations demonstrates potential to pursue their wealth of knowledge and experience; Choose from six major specialisations graduate studies. or working in practical research projects in including English, Maths, Science, The degree should contain at least one NSW Schools. HSIE (Business Studies/Economics) major discipline study relevant to the first and Maths/Science. Accelerated mode teaching area as described by the NSW If you completed both the required curriculum and consistent with NESA Professional Experience practicums Undergraduate Degree and specialisation Subject Content Knowledge Requirements. You will spend at least 60 days full-time subjects, you can elect to complete the In the event the degree also contains a teaching in a NSW Secondary School course in a 1.5 year accelerated program. minor discipline study relevant to that for an intensive and closely-supported area, students qualify to teach a second or professional experience. Practicums run
20 Teaching (Secondary Education) Education 21 Research
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at UTS produces world-class research in Education, Politics and Sociology, Language, Communication and Culture, and History. It is interdisciplinary and externally engaged, focused on solving real-world problems.
UTS research was rated ‘above world standard’ in the 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia assessment in the fields of Specialist Studies in Education, Political Science, Cultural Studies, Linguistics and in Language, Communication and Culture.
DOCTOR RESEARCH of Creative Arts CENTRES AND of Education of Philosophy (Education) CONCENTRATIONS of Philosophy (Communication) Australian Centre for Public History of Philosophy (International Studies) Climate Justice Research Centre STEM Education Futures Research Centre MASTER Social Science of Fisheries Governmental Communication of Creative Arts (Research) Centre for the Advancement of of Education (Research) Indigenous Knowledges of Arts in Humanities and Centre for Media Transition Social Sciences (Research) of Arts in International Studies (Research)
22 Research Research Pathways
With a Masters Degree by Research or Doctoral Degree in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, you’ll become part of a vibrant research community that is committed to creating positive change in the world. You’ll undertake high-impact research under the guidance of leading academics in your field of study and develop research capabilities that are relevant to both academic and professional careers.
DO YOU?
Have extensive industry Have a significant Have an Undergraduate experience working record of achievement Degree completed in a related field (&) in a specialised field? (&) with first or second Want to develop your Want to undertake class honours? (&) research skills and substantial research in Want to undertake undertake original, your specialised area to intensive supervised study independent research? complete a major portfolio & research, culminating in of work? the submission of a thesis
MASTER DOCTOR PHD Education (Research) Education Philosophy (Education) Thesis: 50,000 words Major Portfolio work equivalent Thesis: 80,000-100,000 words to 60,000-80,000 words Creative Arts (Research) Philosophy (Communication) Major creative work equivalent to Creative Arts Thesis: 80,000-100,000 words 25,000 -30,000 words & a thesis of Major creative work and a 30,000-word 10,000-15,000 words dissertation Philosophy (International Studies) Arts in Humanities & Social Thesis: 80,000-100,000 words Sciences (Research) Thesis: 30,000-40,000 words Arts in International Studies (Research) Thesis: 40,000 words
Research Pathways 23 Research Research Admissions
All applications for Postgraduate Research Degrees must be submitted to the Graduate Research School.
Selection Criteria PhD/Doctorate Selection criteria includes the quality Applicants must have completed a UTS of the research proposal, the faculty’s recognised Masters Degree by Research ability to offer appropriate supervision in or Bachelors Degree with first or second the applicant’s chosen field, and, where class (Division 1) honours, or equivalent necessary, demonstration of generic or other academic qualifications that technical skills. demonstrates capacity to pursue graduate research studies. Structure All our Postgraduate Research Degrees are Masters Degree by Research structured in three phases. Applicants must have completed a UTS Research and development activities are recognised Bachelors Degree, or an provided throughout the three phases to equivalent or higher qualification, or assist students to develop the capabilities submitted other evidence of general of a successful research graduate. and professional achievements that Candidates are expected to participate demonstrates potential to pursue graduate in these activities. research studies. Education Research Degrees Research Degrees in Education are designed for those whose background and experience are appropriate for leadership in various sectors of Education and in organisations and professions where learning is a focus.
24 Research Admissions Research 25 Choose Your Course
The world is changing. The rapid pace of technological advancement, the emergence of new educational paradigms, and the rise of an increasingly globalised workforce are transforming life as we know it. They’re also changing the way we teach, research, study and connect.
Graduate Certificate in Editing Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication and Publishing Communication We’ve got the wisdom of experience Commonwealth Supported Place: No Commonwealth Supported Place: No behind us - more than 30 years of teaching Supporting Documents: CV, Personal Accreditation: Recognised by the expertise, led by the best in the field. Statement (for those who do not meet International Advertising Association We’re also young, vibrant and dynamic. entry requirements) (IAA) and accredited by the Public We’re shaped by the youth, agility, and Sessions: Autumn, Spring Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA). entrepreneurial spirit that have come to Overall IELTS: 6.5 Supporting Documents: CV, Personal define UTS. Statement (for those who do not meet Executive Master of Strategic entry requirements) Master of Advanced Journalism Communication Sessions: Autumn, Spring Commonwealth Supported Place: No Commonwealth Supported Place: No Overall IELTS: 6.5 Supporting Documents: CV, Personal Accreditation: Recognised by the Statement and Portfolio (exceptions for International Advertising Association Master of Media Practice and Industry UTS Journalism Graduates) (IAA) and accredited by the Public Commonwealth Supported Place: No Sessions: Autumn, Spring Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA). Supporting Documents: CV, Personal Overall IELTS: 7.0 Supporting Documents: CV, Personal Statement (for those who do not meet Statement (for those who do not meet entry requirements) Graduate Diploma in Advanced entry requirements) Sessions: Autumn, Spring Journalism Sessions: Autumn, Spring Overall IELTS: 7.0 Commonwealth Supported Place: No Overall IELTS: 6.5 Supporting Documents: CV, Personal Graduate Certificate in Media Practice Statement and Portfolio (exceptions for Master of Strategic Communication and Industry UTS Journalism Graduates) Commonwealth Supported Place: No Commonwealth Supported Place: No Sessions: Autumn, Spring Accreditation: Recognised by the Supporting Documents: CV, Personal Overall IELTS: 7.0 International Advertising Association Statement (for those who do not meet (IAA) and accredited by the Public entry requirements) Master of Arts in Creative Writing Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA). Sessions: Autumn, Spring Commonwealth Supported Place: No Supporting Documents: CV, Personal Overall IELTS: 7.0 Supporting Documents: CV, Personal Statement (for those who do not meet Statement (for those who do not meet entry requirements) Graduate Diploma in Sports Media entry requirements) and Portfolio Sessions: Autumn, Spring Commonwealth Supported Place: No Sessions: Autumn, Spring Overall IELTS: 6.5 Supporting Documents: CV, Personal Overall IELTS: 6.5 Statement (for those who do not meet entry requirements) Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing Sessions: Autumn, Spring Commonwealth Supported Place: No Overall IELTS: 6.5 Supporting Documents: CV, Personal Statement (for those who do not meet entry requirements) Sessions: Autumn, Spring Overall IELTS: 6.5
26 Choose Your Course Fees can be found online at: fees.uts.edu.au
Education Research With Education, we put you in the driver’s Be encouraged to take disciplinary and seat. You’ll build the theoretical and interdisciplinary approaches to research practical expertise you need to succeed studies and be given the opportunity and to open the doors to a wealth of to work in a range of traditional, academic and industry networks that contemporary and emerging fields. Focus will prepare you for your future career in on developing research capabilities education. As for our teaching courses, if relevant to academic, professional and you study with us, we’ll have you front and creative arts careers and be encouraged centre in the classroom from the start of to think beyond traditional boundaries your degree. throughout the course of your study. Master of Applied Linguistics and TESOL Documents required: Commonwealth Supported Place: No Supporting Documents: CV and Research Proposal Personal Statement Follow the ‘Writing a Research Sessions: Autumn, Spring Proposal’ guide Overall IELTS: 6.5 Outline of intended research Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics 2000 words and provide information in and TESOL three principal areas of; background to Commonwealth Supported Place: No the intended area of research, a case Supporting Documents: No for its significance and importance Sessions: Autumn, Spring and the connection to research of Overall IELTS: 6.5 academics in the Faculty Graduate Certificate in Applied Current CV/Resume Linguistics and TESOL Commonwealth Supported Place: No Academic Transcripts from all Supporting Documents: CV and post-secondary studies Personal Statement Must be certified documents unless Sessions: Autumn, Spring you are a visiting PhD student (scanned Overall IELTS: 6.5 copy will suffice) Master of Education (Learning and Statement of completion for previous Leadership) degrees Commonwealth Supported Place: No Must be certified documents unless Supporting Documents: CV you are a visiting PhD student (scanned Sessions: Autumn, Spring copy will suffice) Overall IELTS: 6.5 Evidence of English Language Proficiency Master of Teaching (Secondary English requirements vary depending Education) on the degree you are applying for. Commonwealth Supported Place: Ye s If you’re a native English speaker, or if Accreditation: Accredited by the NSW you’ve studied at post-secondary level Education Standards Authority (NESA). in English before, a certified transcript Supporting Documents: Personal or proof that the course was taught in Statement English is sufficient evidence to meet Sessions: Autumn this criterion. Please check details of Overall IELTS: 7.5 your English Language Requirements. Academic Transcript for current degree (if currently studying) Must be certified documents unless you are a visiting PhD student (scanned copy will suffice)
Choose Your Course 27 Application Journey
Before you apply How to apply Check the following: Online: Apply through UTS Online – Key application dates Application System (uts.edu.au/pg- – Course specific application admissions). You will receive confirmation requirements of your application via email. – Recognised Prior Learning In Person: At one of our Postgraduate – English Language Proficiency Expos or Postgraduate information sessions. Find out everything you need to know about upcoming information Local coursework sessions at uts.edu.au/events UTS or recognised Australian Bachelors Degree Overseas equivalent. Articulated *Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) component (Grad Cert/Grad Dip/TAFE). applications must be submitted via UAC.
Research Offers UTS will begin making Postgraduate offers 1 Choose your course for 2021 from 18 September 2020. 2 Find a supervisor Application Closing Dates 3 Find a scholarship If you want to start studying at UTS in either the Autumn (Feb) or Spring (July) sessions, 4 Prepare your documents you need to apply by: 5 Lodge your application to the UTS Autumn Session: 31 January 2020 Graduate Research School Spring Session: 28 June 2020 Alumni Advantage If you’ve already completed a degree at UTS then you’re eligible for the Alumni Advantage program, which offers a 10% savings on full fee paying degree programs. Visit uts.ac/apply-for-research Find out if you’re eligible for Alumni or email [email protected] to find Advantage at out more about the research alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage application process and apply.
28 Application Journey International Applicants If you do have to pay a fee and you’re a local Non-Award Study If you’re an international student, head student, you may be eligible for FEE-HELP, Do you want to study a single subject to uts.edu.au/international to find the an Australian Government loan scheme. without committing to a full degree? course information, fees and application Using FEE-HELP means you don’t have You can! It’s called Non-Award Study and to pay for your tuition fees up front. details relevant to you. it’s a great way to upgrade your skills or More information can be found at just learn more about something you enjoy. uts.edu.au/government-help-schemes Fees What’s even more exciting is that any If you’re studying a Postgraduate by You can choose to repay your FEE-HELP subjects you complete may be recognised Coursework Degree, you’ll need to pay loan simply by notifying your employer in future study. To apply, visit tuition fees. You can find out more about who will then withhold your payments uts.ac/non-award-study what your degree will cost at through the PAYG tax system. You can also uts.edu.au/tuition-fee-calculator make payments directly to the Australian English Language Proficiency For Postgraduate by Research Degree’s, Taxation Office (ATO). There are English language proficiency you will need to either pay a fee or, if you’re requirements for all courses. These eligible for the Research Training Program, requirements may apply to you, even if the Australian Government will cover the you are not an international student. cost for you. To find out more visit Visit uts.edu.au/english-language- uts.edu.au/domestic-hd-fees requirements to find out more.
Key Information The Academic Year Do you like to plan ahead? There are three teaching sessions The UTS Timetable Planner lets you see at UTS: the timetable for the current session, Autumn Session: Feb to June so you can get an idea about when Spring Session: July to November the subjects for your degree may be Summer Session: November to February scheduled and offered. Timetables for the new year are typically published in Not all subjects offered by UTS are currently September of the previous year. run during Summer session* Visit timetable.uts.edu.au For advice or information go to ask.uts.edu.au
Disclaimer: Courses and electives are offered subject to numbers. The information in this brochure is provided for Australian and New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. If you are an international student, please consult the International Course Guide available from UTS International. Information is correct at time of printing (Dec 2019) and is subject to change without notice. Changes in circumstances after this date may alter the accuracy or currency of the information. UTS reserves the right to alter any matter described in this brochure without notice. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.
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Key Information 29 Custom Fit Courses
Master of Technology
GAIN MULTIDISCIPLINARY SKILLS TO INNOVATE AND LEAD Industries and organisations are being transformed by technology. This degree Graduate Certificate will give you the multidisciplinary skills to thrive in this rapidly changing world by developing a set of capabilities, in technology and other areas, that will enable you to Course code: C11301 succeed in digitally disrupted organisations and industries. Course duration: 0.5 years FLEXIBLE, INDIVIDUALISED LEARNING Graduate Diploma The Master of Technology combines practice-based subjects, called Studios, with Course code: C06137 subjects from across the university, to adapt the degree to your individual needs. Course duration: 1 year You will engage in peer and professional career coaching in the core studios to Master hone skills tailored to your career – problem solving, mindful collaboration, adaptive leadership, communication, research, critical thinking - equipping you with social and Course code: C04406 reflective competencies for our rapidly changing, digitally disrupted and technology Course duration: 1.5 years enriched enterprises and communities. THE PLACE TO BE FOR TECHNOLOGY LEADERS As a graduate, you will become a decision maker and innovator tackling complex For more details and admission problems requiring a diverse skillset. requirements please visit: uts.edu.au/mt
COURSE STRUCTURE
Graduate Certificate in Graduate Diploma in Master of Subjects Technology Technology Technology
Core Studio Stream (each 6 credit points)
Technology Disruptors Studio • • •
Capstone Studio N/A N/A •
Complete one of the following: Complete two of the following:
Global Technology Issues Studio N/A • •
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Studio N/A • •
Prototyping Design and Systems Studio N/A • •
Technology and Communities-focused
Technology/Scientific Thinking-focused choice 12 credit points 12 credit points 24 credit points
Communities of Practice-focused choice 6 credit points 24 credit points 24 credit points
up to two specialisations (including personally Specialisations (Sub-majors) configured sub-majors) may be selected
Total Credit Points 24 48 72
Minimum course duration: Full-time years 0.5 1 1.5
1 Master of Professional Practice
BECOME AN AGILE LEADER WITH MULTIDISCIPLINARY SKILLS The course aims to initiate, develop and showcase your professional skills in an Graduate Certificate individual, career-focused e-portfolio spanning the course. Course code: C11298 Technology, Industry 4.0, climate actions, globalisation and more: we live and work Course duration: 0.5 years in a time of unprecedented change that affects the ways we live and work. This degree with give you a multidisciplinary advantage to lead in your organisation and the Graduate Diploma wider community. Course code: C06136 The Master of Professional Practice course structure allows for the engagement with Course duration: 1 year postgraduate subjects across the spectrum of disciplines. The core studios focus Master critical reflections on situating the learner in their professional and global context. The Master of Professional Practice core studios are professional practice and people Course code: C04404 oriented and afford open-ended opportunity to explore challenges. Course duration: 1.5 years THE PLACE TO BE FOR INNOVATIVE LEADERS As a graduate, you will become an agile decision maker and persuasive communicator who adaptively leads people in tackling complex problems. For more details and admission requirements please visit: uts.edu.au/mpp
COURSE STRUCTURE
Graduate Certificate in Graduate Diploma in Master of Subjects Professional Practice Professional Practice Professional Practice
Core Studio Stream (each 6 credit points)
Professional Learning Studio • • •
Capstone Studio N/A N/A •
Complete one of the following: Complete two of the following:
Global Issues Studio N/A • •
Human-centred Design and Systems Studio N/A • •
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Studio N/A • •
Professional-focused
Professional-focused choice 18 credit points 36 credit points 48 credit points
up to two specialisations (including personally Specialisations (Sub-majors) configured sub-majors) may be selected
Total Credit Points 24 48 72
Minimum course duration: Full-time years 0.5 1 1.5
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