Graduate Certificate in Technology Practice
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:
- Master of Engineering (Extension) CRICOS Course Code 081094G or
- Master of Professional Engineering CRICOS Course Code 088084G or
- Master of Information Technology (Extension) CRICOS Course Code 084254E or
- Master of Information Technology CRICOS Course Code 084256C or
- Master of Data Science and Innovation CRICOS Course Code 084268K
All offered by the UTS Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT).
Taught using our unique integrated 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 trimester, 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 academic communication skills, and gain new industry perspectives.
*Depending on your level of English literacy.
Graduate Certificate course details
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.
103561K
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.
Trimester 3 in 2026
Academic
Articulation to a Master of Engineering (Extension): a 4-year bachelor degree, graduate certificate, or graduate diploma in FOE Engineering or IT, relevant to the chosen major.*
Articulation to a Master of Professional Engineering: 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.*
Articulation to a Master of Information Technology: an AQF6 qualification or higher in any discipline.*
Articulation to a Master of Information Technology (Extension): an AQF6 qualification or higher in IT, computer science or related discipline.*
Articulation to a Master of Data Science and Innovation: 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
Accelerated: 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.
Summer: IELTS 6.0 overall with a 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 72 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 4 (AE4) or equivalent.
Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College.
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.
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.
103560M
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.
Block 1 in 2027 (December 2026)
Academic
Articulation to a Master of Engineering (Extension): a 4-year bachelor degree, graduate certificate, or graduate diploma in FOE Engineering or IT, relevant to the chosen major.*
Articulation to a Master of Professional Engineering: 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.*
Articulation to a Master of Information Technology: an AQF6 qualification or higher in any discipline.*
Articulation to a Master of Information Technology (Extension): an AQF6 qualification or higher in IT, computer science or related discipline.*
Articulation to a Master of Data Science and Innovation: 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
Accelerated: 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.
Summer: IELTS 6.0 overall with a 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 72 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 4 (AE4) or equivalent.
Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College.
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.
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.
103561K
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.
Trimester 3 in 2026
Academic
Articulation to a Master of Engineering (Extension): a 4-year bachelor degree, graduate certificate, or graduate diploma in FOE Engineering or IT, relevant to the chosen major.*
Articulation to a Master of Professional Engineering: 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.*
Articulation to a Master of Information Technology: an AQF6 qualification or higher in any discipline.*
Articulation to a Master of Information Technology (Extension): an AQF6 qualification or higher in IT, computer science or related discipline.*
Articulation to a Master of Data Science and Innovation: 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
Accelerated: 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.
Summer: IELTS 6.0 overall with a 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 72 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 4 (AE4) or equivalent.
Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College.
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.
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.
103560M
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.
Block 1 in 2027 (December 2026)
Academic
Articulation to a Master of Engineering (Extension): a 4-year bachelor degree, graduate certificate, or graduate diploma in FOE Engineering or IT, relevant to the chosen major.*
Articulation to a Master of Professional Engineering: 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.*
Articulation to a Master of Information Technology: an AQF6 qualification or higher in any discipline.*
Articulation to a Master of Information Technology (Extension): an AQF6 qualification or higher in IT, computer science or related discipline.*
Articulation to a Master of Data Science and Innovation: 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
Accelerated: 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.
Summer: IELTS 6.0 overall with a 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 72 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 4 (AE4) or equivalent.
Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College.
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.
Course intake & start dates
| Intake | Commences | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 3 | 21 September 2026 | 23 October 2026 |
| Block 1 | 7 December 2026 |
Orientation dates
Trimester 3: 21 - 25 September 2026
Block 1: 3 - 4 December 2026
| Intake | Commences | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 1 March 2027 | 26 March 2027 |
Orientation dates
Trimester 1: 22 - 26 February 2027
| Intake | Commences | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 3 | 21 September 2026 | 23 October 2026 |
| Block 1 | 7 December 2026 |
Orientation dates
Trimester 3: 21 - 25 September 2026
Block 1: 3 - 4 December 2026
| Intake | Commences | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 1 March 2027 | 26 March 2027 |
Orientation dates
Trimester 1: 22 - 26 February 2027
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.