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University of Newcastle

  • 16% international / 84% domestic

Bachelor of Information Technology

  • Bachelor

The 'next big thing' might just be your thing.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Course Code
11497, 044439E
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, May, Jul, Sep
International Fees
$39,365 per year / $118,095 total
ATAR
65

About this course

The 'next big thing' might just be your thing.

Study locations

Newcastle - Callaghan

Central Coast – Ourimbah

What you will learn

Develop core skills within information technology, such as building software that uses complex databases and sophisticated web interfaces suitable for a whole range of applications - from the corporate office to the mobile phone. You will study courses in:

  • Computing fundamentals
  • Web technologies
  • Programming
  • Databases and information management
  • Foundations of information systems
  • Human computer interaction
  • Systems analysis and design
  • Systems and network administration
  • Business analysis
  • Project management

In the third year of your degree you can undertake a major industry-linked project spanning two courses across both first and second semester.

  • Design your studies to suit your aspirations: 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 pathways

IT graduates enjoy great employment prospects and go on to work in dynamic sectors at the forefront of discovery and innovation. They work across almost every industry and not-for-profit organisation. You could go on to work for organisations like Google, Amazon, Facebook or Apple.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at University of Newcastle.
70.3%
Overall satisfaction
78%
Skill scale
50.6%
Teaching scale
75.4%
Employed full-time
$59k
Average salary