Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology

Overview

Study network configurations, web and app programming, database design and more, and even specialise in a particular aspect of ICT-related work. Hone your knowledge in industry-class labs boasting 17 network racks and 700 Cisco devices at your disposal. Bolster your CV with work integrated learning such as placements, internships, and an industry-linked project every semester.

Double degree options

You can also study Information and Communication Technology in a double degree with Applied Innovation.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to :

• 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
• assess and analyse the appropriateness of methodologies and technologies for the design and implementation of ICT solutions
• research, evaluate and discuss the suitability and procurement options of alternatives for a given purpose
• 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
• 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
• demonstrate problem-solving skills to apply technologies to new situations when implementing, maintaining, documenting and troubleshooting small-scale systems
• demonstrate an appropriate knowledge of the technologies that make up ICT infrastructure and articulate the relationships and interdependencies between technologies
• Software Technology major only:
  • 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:
  • plan and deploy secure network systems utilising current practices in IP technologies, network security, and scalable server deployment
• Information Technology major only:
  • plan and implement an information system considering requirements of business and management, and elicit information about existing or envisaged business processes, analyse these processes from the viewpoints of all stakeholders and advise the stakeholders on possible improvements, providing process models which can be discussed with a client.

Career opportunities

The course emphasis is on knowledge and skills needed for a wide variety of employment positions in ICT.

Professional recognition

The course is accredited at Professional Level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Course rules

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 Work Integrated Learning 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).
   

Volume of learning

The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology consists of a total 300 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points (cps). A standard annual full-time load comprises 100 credit points, and a standard annual part-time load comprises 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology is typically 3 years.

For students who complete a Professional Placement the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology consists of 337.5-375 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. A standard annual full-time student load comprises 100 credit points, and a standard part-time load comprises 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology with a 6 month placement is typically 3.5 years. The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology with a 12 month placement is typically 4 years.

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).

B. Applicants with higher education study

Education history 

An applicant's entire academic history, including results from previous higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. If previous higher education qualifications are incomplete, results must have been obtained in the last seven years. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years. 

C. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Educational history

An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including complete and/or incomplete post-secondary VET studies, will be considered for entry into this course. Only graded results will be considered.

Meeting course prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent.

STAT/Bridging courses

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

D. Applicants with work and life experience

Entire academic record

This course uses an applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations, including an applicant's ATAR results from the last seven years can be considered for entry into this course.

Meeting course prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent.

STAT/Bridging courses

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

Work experience

Applicants who have not met the entry criteria through their academic studies can have their work experience considered. Applicants need to have completed secondary school and have four years relevant post-secondary work experience with at least two of these years being full-time work.

Evidence must be in the form of a resume, a letter from an employer (on letterhead) outlining the duration of employment, roles and responsibilities and a position description (optional). If an employer letter cannot be provided a referee check may be conducted.