In Macquarie’s Bachelor of Information Technology, you’ll acquire foundational skills in programming, data storage and modelling, networking and cybersecurity.

Networking is an ever-changing environment, with game-changing technologies including 5G, software-defined networks (SDN), Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous drones and cars, heterogeneous broadband, cloud networks and cognitive adaptive systems. 

With the changes these technologies bring come opportunities to reshape the networking and communications industries and the way we live.

The Networking major will provide you with the skills to build and manage complex networks to support businesses and governments in a competitive global market. 

You’ll learn about emerging trends and advanced topics in networking and use your understanding of cloud technologies to solve real-world problems. 

As you develop your expertise in communication protocols and network security, you’ll begin designing, building, installing and managing different networks and communication systems, including wired, mobile, voice and multimedia.

Key features

• Complete an extensive supervised project (Undertake an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem, and be prepared for a successful start to your career.)
• Enhance your learning within our unique high-tech precinct. (Undertake internships with world-leading organisations next door to the university in the Macquarie Park Innovation District.)

• Certified copies of Academic/Official Transcripts
• Certified copies of award certificates or completion certificates from previously completed studies
• Certified copies of Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Certified copy of Passport or Visa Documents

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

• A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
• A recognised university Foundation course
• A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
• At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

Assumed knowledge

• None.

Recommended studies:

• HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or HSC Mathematics Extension 2 plus
• HSC Information Processes and Technology and/or HSC Software Design and Development, or equivalent.

China: 

• Gao Kao - Shanghai (out of 660):                       380 (57.57%)
• Gao Kao - All other provinces (out of 750):         420 (56%)
• Chinese Senior Secondary School (selected schools)  75%
   

India:

• Indian AISSC    65 - 69%
• Indian HSSC     65 - 69%
• Indian ISC        65 - 69%

Iran:

• Iranian Senior Secondary School (from 2019):  Not accepted for Bachelor entry
• Iranian Senior Secondary School (pre-2019): Not accepted for Bachelor entry
   

Foundation and Intensive programs

If you have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification and need additional academic support or further English skills to enter the first year of your undergraduate degree, these programs are for you. 

• Standard Foundation program

The Standard Foundation program is designed for students needing extra academic and English support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification to apply.

• Intensive program

The Intensive program is designed for students needing extra academic support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed a Year 12 equivalent qualification to apply.