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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)

Course code: #3684

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $34,040 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    5 out of 7

  • CRICOS code

    077827J

Highlights
Industry Project
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-March 15-November-2024 2024-11-15
Spring-July 15-May-2025 2025-05-15
Fall-March 15-November-2025 2025-11-15
Spring-July 15-May-2024 2024-05-15

Overview

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)

This degree at Western shows you how to apply solutions in practice and transforms today’s brightest computing minds into tomorrow’s computing leaders. 

The Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) is a challenging program that includes advanced coursework, extension projects and basic research training, which develops the knowledge and skill sets of capable students for the high-end ICT professions. 

A mentoring program links students with experienced academic staff and research groups within the university, helping to highlight relevant new and emerging technology developments for student work. 

Students are engaged in various application development, industry projects and work-integrated learning. 

To complete the degree, students major in Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking, Health Informatics, Multimedia Computing, Networking and Cloud Computing, and Software Development. 

Students also have options to minor, such as Ubiquitous Computing, Data Science and Machine Learning. 

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in their profession or discipline's culture, expectations and practices.  

This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

A mandatory work component is required to complete this program. 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$45,800

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,920
Accommodation 1 bed room $11,760
Tuition 1 person $34,040

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation/completion certificates for any completed qualifications
  • Original language and official English language translations for all documents not in English
  • English language test results (if applicable)
  • Passport or Visa documents (if applicable)
  • Syllabus/detailed course outlines if you require a credit assessment

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

82
13
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
Eligible to apply without language certificate

If you do not meet the entry requirements at Western Sydney University, you can prepare yourself for university entry through other pathways.

English Language Entrance Test

The English Language Entrance test is an internal test for entry to The College and Western Sydney University programs only. 

Academic English For Tertiary Studies

This program is designed for students with English as a second language who want to develop their language skills.

Each of the five English Academic Programs (EAPs) is taught over 10 weeks and includes 20 hours of face-to-face classroom time per week.    

ProgramEntry RequirementLeads toDuration
EAP 1
  • IELTS (Academic) 3.5+
  • TOEFL PBT 400/IBT 32
  • Pearson (Academic) 25
  • The College English Entrance Test 25%+
EAP 210 Weeks
EAP 2
  • IELTS (Academic) 4.5+
  • TOEFL PBT 475/IBT 45
  • Pearson (Academic) 30
  • The College English Entrance Test 40%+
EAP 310 Weeks
EAP 3
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.0+ (with a 5.0 in writing)
  • TOEFL PBT 500/IBT 55 (16 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 36
  • The College English Entrance Test 50%+

EAP 4

College's University Foundation Studies except into the Health Science/Nursing stream

10 Weeks
EAP 4
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5+ (with a 5.0 in writing)
  • TOEFL PBT 520/IBT 62 (17 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 42 with no communicative skill score less than 36
  • The College English Entrance Test 60%+

EAP 5

College's University Foundation Studies (UFS) including the Health Science/Nursing

College Diploma Program

10 Weeks
EAP 5
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0+ (with a 5.0 in any area)
  • TOEFL PBT 540/ IBT 73 (19 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 50 with no communicative skill score less than 42
  • The College English Entrance Test 70%+
All undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs10 Weeks

Academic background and requirement

Assumed knowledge required: HSC Mathematics and any two units of HSC English

 

Minimum ATAR of 90. Students must maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) greater than 5.0 to continue their enrolment in this program.

 

China:

  • Successful completion of Gao San with an 80% average in 3 years.

India: 

  • Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards): Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate with a pass of 70% in the best 4 core subjects
  • All India School Certificate (CBSE): Successful completion of AISCE (CBSE) with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects
  • Indian School Certificate (ISC): Successful completion of ISCE with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects

Iran:

  • Successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program, 1 year of university studies or completion of a qualification equivalent to an Australian AQF Certificate IV

Career opportunities

  • Systems architect
  • Systems integrator
  • Software quality analyst
  • Business programmer
  • Software engineer analyst
  • Games developer

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