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

Software technology is about building and using systems for productive and leisure activities and understanding the principles that underlie such systems. 

It focuses on algorithms, data structures and the principles of engineering-quality software.  

In the Software Technology major, you’ll learn how to control computers by programming them. 

You’ll gain skills and experience in software, programming languages, structured programming, programming practice, research and development, project planning and project delivery. 

The computers you’ll command include the smallest embedded devices, the most considerable centralised servers and everything in between. 

You’ll operate productively with at least one commercially relevant software stack and build commercial software systems. 

You’ll contribute to complex software projects and design and build new software artefacts alongside IT professionals.

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.