Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
Swinburne Online - online delivery only – Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology provides students with the knowledge and skills to be an information and communication technology professional, with particular skills in a chosen area.
The course focuses on computer and network configurations, web and application programming, and database design and maintenance. You'll also have the opportunity to specialise in a particular aspect of ICT-related work - making it ideal for those seeking an ICT course with flexible outcomes.
Build up your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs, which are a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees and can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects. In this degree, you'll apply your learning in six projects in professionally focused, industry-linked projects.
The course focuses on computer and network configurations, web and application programming, and database design and maintenance. You'll also have the opportunity to specialise in a particular aspect of ICT-related work - making it ideal for those seeking an ICT course with flexible outcomes.
Build up your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs, which are a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees and can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects. In this degree, you'll apply your learning in six projects in professionally focused, industry-linked projects.
Duration
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (March, July, November) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
ATAR
60.00
2015 Published Clearly-In
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology is a flexible course which provides students with the opportunity to study a range of majors including software technology, network technology, systems management, systems analysis and business systems. The course’s emphasis is on knowledge and skills needed for a wide variety of employment positions in ICT. Many of the core units are common across the majors allowing students some options to change majors during their first year with minimal additional units. Each of the majors provides students with an opportunity to study a range of co-majors, minors and ICT electives to complement or extend their major studies. The choice of co-majors and minors include options from all disciplines across Swinburne. The acquired skills and knowledge are consolidated both in a project subject in the final semester of the program and an optional industry based learning year.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (BICT) will be exposed to curriculum and learning activities that will develop these attributes, interpreted within an ICT context, as well as those generic attributes that form a requirement of the Australian Computer Society.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (BICT) will be exposed to curriculum and learning activities that will develop these attributes, interpreted within an ICT context, as well as those generic attributes that form a requirement of the Australian Computer Society.
Course structure
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology students must complete 300 credit points comprising:
- 8 Core units (100 credit points)
- 8 units of study from one of the following Majors: Software Technology, Information Technology, Network Technology (100 credit points)
- 8 units of other studies (100 credit points) comprising a second major, co-major, minor/s, advanced minor/s or electives
Students also have an opportunity to undertake a WIL Professional Placement.
Students may not complete more than 150 credit points (normally 12 units) at Introductory Level. A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors students must choose approved alternate units or an advanced minor where available, where units are shared in a minor students must choose approved alternate units.
Professional Placements
Professional Placements are subject to a competitive selection process. International students may be required to change courses in order to complete a placement and should consider visa and extended study duration prior to applying.
Students who undertake a 12-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 375 credit points comprising:
- 8 Core units (100 credit points)
- 8 units of study from one of the following Majors: Software Technology, Information Technology, Network Technology (100 credit points)
- 4 units of study from the Professional Placement Co-Major (100 credit points); and
- 6 units of other studies comprising an Advanced Minor, Minor or electives (75 credit points)
Students who elect to undertake a 6-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 337.5 credit points comprising:
- 8 Core units (100 credit points)
- 8 units of study from one of the following Majors: Software Technology, Information Technology, Network Technology (100 credit points)
- 2 units of study from the Professional Placement Minor (50 credit points); and
- 7 units of other studies comprising an Advanced Minor, Minor or electives (87.5 credit points)
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology is 200 credit points (normally 16 units)
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology is 200 credit points (normally 16 units)
Honours
An honours program at Swinburne provides students who have a demonstrated academic ability with an opportunity to pursue their undergraduate studies to an advanced level: to deepen their intellectual understanding in their major area of study; and to develop their research skills.
Units of study
Core Units (complete all 8 units (100 credit points)
Complete one of the Majors listed below 8 units (100 credit points)
Software Technology Major
Network Technology Major
Other Studies
Complete 8 units (100 credit points) from a co-major, advanced minor, minor or electives
Minors offered through Swinburne Online
Cybersecurity Advanced Minor (Choose four units from list)
COS20030 Malware Analysis (2023)
Data Science Advanced Minor (Choose four units from list)
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives, graduate skills and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
There is a large number of job roles available for those with software development qualifications and experience including enterprise systems application developer, quality assurance analyst, project manager, multimedia developer, systems architect, business requirements analyst, technical writer, application integration specialist, user interface analyst, contract manager, data warehouse architect, data mining specialist and help desk manager.
The course emphasis is on knowledge and skills needed for a wide variety of employment positions in ICT.
Aims and objectives
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
1) Identify the need for ICT solutions, elicit information from the relevant stakeholders about the requirements for the solution and research and plan solutions according to the requirements identified.
2) Assess and analyse the appropriateness of methodologies and technologies for the design and implementation of ICT solutions.
3) Research, evaluate and discuss the suitability and procurement options of alternatives for a given purpose.
4) Identify and analyse situations that require investigations about methodologies, practices, technologies, ethical and legal issues and source the generic and specialised software tools used by IT professionals.
5) Communicate effectively using written and spoken English in a professional context, adapt personal interaction style to a given audience, work efficiently in a team, guide and direct other team members, identify the pertinent legal and ethical issues and be familiar with the generic and specialised software tools used by IT professionals.
6) Apply technologies to new situations when implementing, maintaining, documenting and troubleshooting small-scale systems.
7) Articulate the relationships and interdependencies between technologies that make up ICT infrastructure.
Software Technology major only
8) Participate in a software development project, design and implement object-oriented software, including software for mobile applications and consider relevant security and usability aspects.
Network Technology major only
8) Plan and deploy secure network systems utilising current practices in IP technologies, network security, and scalable server deployment
Graduate skills
Swinburne expects that its graduates:
- are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community
- are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- operate effectively in work and community situations
- are adaptable and manage change
- are aware of environments in which they will be contributing.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited at Professional Level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.
| 2023 rate* | Estimated total cost of the course | Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time* | Amenities fee per year if studying full-time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) |
$24,903 | $8,301 | See how your SSAF is calculated |
Fees are estimates only: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester. Students who participate in a six or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.
Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
Standard Entry
One of:- Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
- completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees)
- Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and/or upon completion of the STAT test.
- VCE Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent.
How to apply
Please note: This online course is not available to on-shore international students holding a student visa.
ATAR
60.00
2015 Published Clearly-In
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au