The University of Newcastle
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This direct experience will offer exposure to the project management and practices of managers and/or researchers. Under supervision and in a group environment, you will undertake 240 hours of work with an appropriate organisation within the IT field.
Available as an additional year (or part-time equivalent) to students based on merit.
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English.
We strongly encourage you to enrol in bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available on campus or online, to complete before beginning your degree.
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If you have completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted into a selection rank for admission into our undergraduate programs.
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.
Completion of studies at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher Guarantees Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
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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.
If you have completed prior studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. Please note that you must apply for admission before applying for credit.
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
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