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Bachelor of Information Technology

The University of Newcastle

CRICOS provider number: 00109J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12056

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About

Information Technology (IT) delivers the skills needed to succeed in an interconnected society. IT is concerned with the application of technology to solve problems faced by business and wider society through developing, building and maintaining software systems. From delivering services and products, collecting and analysing information, to building healthy and connected societies through mobile and web applications, the Bachelor of IT is the language of the now and future!

You will study courses that develop your skills in programming, AI, cyber security, and cloud computing as well as completing one of our industry aligned majors; ICT Developer or ICT Professional.

Areas of study

Major as either an ICT Developer or ICT Professional. The program also includes courses in business analysis, computer-human interaction, databases, management, programming, systems analysis and design, web technologies.

Uniquely, our IT degree includes a specialisation pathway – pick four courses from education and become an ICT Trainer, or four courses from health to hone your ICT skills for e-health systems! From business to climate science, criminology to animation – take your IT skills in the direction you choose.

Career opportunities

IT graduates work in a wide range of industries including cloud architecture, software, mobile and application development, health, education, business and climate science.

For those who complete our ICT developer major, you may work as a mobile app designer, software developer, games designer, or web developer.

For those who complete our ICT professional major, you may work as an IT analyst, IT project manager, ICT advisor, or infrastructure business analyst.

Professional recognition

This program has been professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society. Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology will be eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Computer Society.

Practical experience

As part of this program, you will work on real-world problems and be exposed to the use of IT in a wide range of industry settings. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to undertake industry placement and work on an IT project with an industry partner through a variety of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities.

Honours

Available as an additional year (or part-time equivalent) to students based on merit.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Newcastle current fee information.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English.

We encourage you to undertake bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging offers academic preparation and support short courses, which are free and can be completed on campus or online before you start your degree.

Explore NUPrep Bridging Courses

Applicants with higher education study

If you completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted to a selection rank for admission purposes.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.

Studies completed at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher provide Guaranteed Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.

Applicants with work and life experience

If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University offers a range of pathways toward your dream degree. No matter what your age or experience, there is a place for you.

Explore University of Newcastle entry options.

Advanced standing

If you have undertaken previous studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be awarded credit towards your undergraduate degree. You must apply for admission before applying for credit.

Further information

View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

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Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.