A new way of thinking and working

Tackling the world’s urgent challenges – food security, education, inequality, housing, healthcare, and sustainability – requires bold, new ways of thinking and working. While it’s natural to gravitate toward like-minded people, transdisciplinary practice thrives on diversity and inclusion. It’s about respecting differences, embracing varied perspectives, and cultivating a flexible, adaptable mindset. This approach equips you to navigate complexity and drive innovative solutions to the world’s toughest problems.

  • crowdsource

    800+ industry partners

    for workplace integrated learning.

  • settings

    46% of Australian businesses

    classified as innovation-active.

    ABS, 2023

  • payments

    $15bn government investment

    to support sectors accelerating innovation.

    Jobs and Skills Australia

Study options

Why study Innovation?

Taking any transdisciplinary innovation course or subject at UTS means stepping beyond traditional academic boundaries. Led by top academics and industry experts, alongside peers from diverse fields, you’ll tackle real-world challenges creatively and collaboratively. This distinctive approach is rarely found at other Australian universities, making UTS a leader in transdisciplinary education.

Connect with industry

Industry partnerships

Our unparalleled workplace-integrated learning program will see you working with various partners to develop innovative ideas to address their current business challenges.

Partners such as but not limited to Australia, Piping Hot, Transport for NSW, and UNICEF.

And often, our partners will create career pathways for our best graduates.

Related study areas

Equip yourself with the essential knowledge and skills to tackle data science tasks for business problems.

Adopt a creative mindset that questions the norm, thrives in ambiguity, and uncovers innovative solutions.

At UTS, our internationally ranked management degrees blend practical skills with to-the-minute theory, giving you the chance to build capabilities, knowledge and understanding to accelerate your success.

For those who have a passion for visual arts, drawing and storytelling, Animation Production courses give you the knowledge and hands-on experience required to create animation work that communicates clear and powerful ideas, helping you stand out in a global industry.

Find more Transdisciplinary Innovation courses

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