Admission Requirements and Fees
Exemptions - Recognition of Prior Learning
Admission Requirements
It is an advantage, but not essential, for applicants to have a first degree, equivalent to a three-year undergraduate degree from the University of Technology, Sydney in the area of either Computing Science, Computer Systems Engineering or Telecommunications. Those from other fields may apply. There will be some non-graduate entry based on extensive industry experience.
The program is offered full-time and part-time. The part-time program requires attendance two evenings per week.
If you are interested in a research degree information can be found at the Graduate School.
For this coursework program Australian residents can download the Graduate Coursework Program Application form (Requires Acrobat Reader 5.0)
When submitting your application attach a CV/Resume and CERTIFIED copies of academic transcripts and courses completed. For an application form to be posted to you, send email with your full name and address to the Partnership Programs Officer. Other enquiries can be directed to info@it.uts.edu.au.
International Applicants
If you are an International student wishing to apply for the Internetworking program, you require a recognised Bachelor's degree with a competitive pass in computing science, computer systems engineering or telecommunications. You will also be required to meet the University's IELTS requirements.
All information regarding requirements and how to apply can be found at the UTS International website. Although your application will be eventually assessed by the Faculty, your application must first enter via this avenue.
Further information may be obtained from:
Telephone
General enquiries (International): +61 3 9627 4816
Facsimile: +61 2 9514 1530
General enquiries (within Australia): 1800 774 816
UTS International: +61 2 9514 1531General enquiries: international@uts.edu.au
Enquiries for applications in progress: international.applications@uts.edu.au
Internetworking
Course aims
This program is intended for those who wish to learn or extend their knowledge of networking. As students have a variety of backgrounds, there is a degree of subject choice in the program to meet individual's needs.
The program aims to:
- meet the growing needs of industry for networking specialists
- allow the student to gain a University qualification and prepare them for CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) and CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) industry certification within the UTS/Cisco Local Network Academy
- retrain IT professionals wishing to move into networking and internetworking
- provide a thorough and practical grounding in networking, network design, network administration and network management
- provide a solid foundation for the writing of networked applications using Java and other WWW technologies, and
- meet students' needs through project work and elective subjects, for some specialisation, at any layer of the OSI reference model.
Admission requirements
Applicants should have a first degree. A first degree in Computing Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Telecommunications or cognate discipline is an advantage but not essential.
For Australian residents entry based on experience in the networking industry is possible. An applicant's suitability for the program, in this case, is determined by academic staff and may require an interview.
Experience/background
Two years experience in networking or other positions in the IT industry is desirable.
Advanced standing
Exemptions are only granted for subjects from the Graduate Certificate level. These exemptions may be applied for if applicants have successfully completed studies of a comparable standard, or can demonstrate equivalent, comparable, relevant experience. Students should apply for exemptions at enrolment or immediately following enrolment by completing an Application for Subject Exemption form.
Course duration
The Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master's in Internetworking are offered in full and part-time mode. The standard duration is one, two or three semesters full-time (6-18 months) and two, four or six semesters (1-3 years) part-time.