The UTS College Graduate Certificate in Technology Practice will give you the confidence, knowledge and skills you need to take your professional qualifications to the next level. On successful completion, you'll receive 24 credit points as Recognition of Prior Learning towards a:

All offered by the UTS Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT).

Taught using our unique hybrid learning model, Learning.Connected, the Pre-Master's Program combines high-energy face-to-face classes with independent online learning activities.

Over the course of one or two trimesters*, you’ll:

  • learn how to manage the development and implementation of technology solutions and systems
  • construct a research report which demonstrates synthesis of information, critical thinking, and the logical arguing of your point of view
  • work on real-world design challenges using a design-thinking framework.
 

You’ll also develop a full industry project proposal, perfect your English and academic skills, and gain new industry perspectives.

 

Speak to your Education Agent to apply today.

 

*Depending on your level of English literacy.

How do the Graduate Certificates compare?

Fees A$26,000
Scholarships available. Ask your agent for details.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration 8 months - 2 trimesters
CRICOS code103560M
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Offered atTrimester 2 and Trimester 3
Entry requirements

Choose country or region where you completed secondary schooling

Academic

Students wishing to articulate to the Master of Engineering (Extension), need to have successfully completed a 4-year bachelor's degree, graduate certificate, or graduate diploma in FOE Engineering or IT, relevant to the chosen major.*

Students wishing to articulate to the Master of Professional Engineering, need to have successfully completed a bachelor's degree in FOE Engineering or IT, either accredited at the Engineering technologist level, or a non-accredited Bachelor of Engineering relevant to the chosen major.*

Students wishing to articulate to a Master of Information Technology, need to have successfully completed an AQF6 qualification or higher in any discipline.*

Students wishing to articulate to a Master of Information Technology (Extension), need to have successfully completed an AQF6 qualification or higher in IT, computer science or related discipline.*

Students wishing to articulate to the Master of Data Science and Innovation need to have successfully completed an AQF6 qualification or higher in any discipline.*

*Additional criteria may apply. Please speak to your Education Agent for more details about your specific circumstances.

Academic

If you do not meet the academic requirements consider our UTS Foundation Studies.

English

IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 72 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 4 (AEL4) or equivalent.

Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College. 

If you do not meet the English requirements consider our English Language Courses or our Extended Diploma

General

Academic

Students wishing to articulate to the Master of Engineering (Extension), need to have successfully completed a 4-year bachelor's degree, graduate certificate, or graduate diploma in FOE Engineering or IT, relevant to the chosen major.*

Students wishing to articulate to the Master of Professional Engineering, need to have successfully completed a bachelor's degree in FOE Engineering or IT, either accredited at the Engineering technologist level, or a non-accredited Bachelor of Engineering relevant to the chosen major.*

Students wishing to articulate to a Master of Information Technology, need to have successfully completed an AQF6 qualification or higher in any discipline.*

Students wishing to articulate to a Master of Information Technology (Extension), need to have successfully completed an AQF6 qualification or higher in IT, computer science or related discipline.*

Students wishing to articulate to the Master of Data Science and Innovation need to have successfully completed an AQF6 qualification or higher in any discipline.*

*Additional criteria may apply. Please speak to your Education Agent for more details about your specific circumstances.

English

IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 72 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 4 (AEL4) or equivalent.

Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College. 

Articulation Requirements from Foundation to UTS

Graduate Certificate in Technology Practice

For guaranteed articulation to the master's courses offered by the UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT noted above, you should complete the Graduate Certificate in Technology Practice with no more than 25 percent recorded fails. For the Master of Data Science and Innovation, you will need to have a GPA of at least 4.0 on a 7.0 GPA Scale with no more than 25 per cent recorded fails. There are a wide variety of majors to choose from for articulations to the Master of Engineering and Master of Information Technology degrees. 

 

Subjects
Fees A$23,500
Scholarships available. Ask your agent for details.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration 4 months - 1 trimester
CRICOS code103561K
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Offered atTrimester 3 in 2026
Entry requirements

Choose country or region where you completed secondary schooling

Academic

Students wishing to articulate to the Master of Engineering (Extension), need to have successfully completed a 4-year bachelor degree, graduate certificate, or graduate diploma in FOE Engineering or IT, relevant to the chosen major.*

Students wishing to articulate to the Master of Professional Engineering, need to have successfully completed a bachelor's degree in FOE Engineering or IT, either accredited at the Engineering technologist level, or a non-accredited Bachelor of Engineering relevant to the chosen major.*

Students wishing to articulate to a Master of Information Technology, need to have successfully completed an AQF6 qualification or higher in any discipline.*

Students wishing to articulate to a Master of Information Technology (Extension), need to have successfully completed an AQF6 qualification or higher in IT, computer science or related discipline.*

Students wishing to articulate to the Master of Data Science and Innovation need to have successfully completed an AQF6 qualification or higher in any discipline.*

*Additional criteria may apply. Please speak to your Education Agent for more details about your specific circumstances.

Academic

If you do not meet the academic requirements consider our UTS Foundation Studies.

English

IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 79-93 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 5 (AEL5) or equivalent.

Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College. 

If you do not meet the English requirements consider our English Language Courses or our Extended Diploma

General

Academic

Students wishing to articulate to the Master of Engineering (Extension), need to have successfully completed a 4-year bachelor degree, graduate certificate, or graduate diploma in FOE Engineering or IT, relevant to the chosen major.*

Students wishing to articulate to the Master of Professional Engineering, need to have successfully completed a bachelor's degree in FOE Engineering or IT, either accredited at the Engineering technologist level, or a non-accredited Bachelor of Engineering relevant to the chosen major.*

Students wishing to articulate to a Master of Information Technology, need to have successfully completed an AQF6 qualification or higher in any discipline.*

Students wishing to articulate to a Master of Information Technology (Extension), need to have successfully completed an AQF6 qualification or higher in IT, computer science or related discipline.*

Students wishing to articulate to the Master of Data Science and Innovation need to have successfully completed an AQF6 qualification or higher in any discipline.*

*Additional criteria may apply. Please speak to your Education Agent for more details about your specific circumstances.

English

IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 79-93 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 5 (AEL5) or equivalent.

Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College.

Articulation Requirements from Foundation to UTS

Graduate Certificate in Technology Practice

For guaranteed articulation to the master's courses offered by the UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT noted above, you should complete the Graduate Certificate in Technology Practice with no more than 25 percent recorded fails. For the Master of Data Science and Innovation, you will need to have a GPA of at least 4.0 on a 7.0 GPA Scale with no more than 25 per cent recorded fails. There are a wide variety of majors to choose from for articulations to the Master of Engineering and Master of Information Technology degrees. 

Subjects

Course intake & start dates

Semester 2 intake 9 June 2026 10 July 2026
Semester 3 intake 21 September 2026 23 October 2026

Orientation dates

Semester 2: 9 - 12 June 2026
Semester 3: 21 - 25 September 2026

Modes of study

This course is delivered full time and face-to-face in scheduled on-campus classes. 

Assessment methods

The assessment methods in the Graduate Certificate in Technology Practice include projects; written assignments; design projects; research reports and presentations.