Course code: #C000105
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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.
$55,224
Cost of living | 1 person | $10,920 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $12,624 |
Tuition | 1 person | $42,600 |
Duolingo overall 115 with no band less than 110*
*Duolingo English Test (DET) is accepted as a COVID measure for applicants from mainland China only up until 30 November 2023.
The following online English tests are no longer recognised as of 1 May 2023:
Students who do not meet the English language requirements but are otherwise eligible for a program of study may be issued an offer that includes an English preparation program at the Macquarie University English Language Center (i.e., a packaged offer).
International students with a packaged offer can apply for a single student visa covering their English preparation program and course of study at Macquarie University.
Entry Requirement (Overall) | Number of estimated weeks to reach required IELTS score (Overall) | ||||||
IELTS | TOEFL iBT | Pearson (PTE) | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 |
4.0 | 44 | 30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 50+ | 50+ | 50+ |
4.5 | 52 | 35 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 50+ | 50+ |
5.0 | 60 | 41 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 50+ |
5.5 | 66 | 49 | 1-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 |
6.0 | 73 | 50 | 1-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | |
6.5 | 83 | 58 | 1-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | ||
7.0 | 100 | 65 | 1-10 | 10-20 |
To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:
Assumed knowledge
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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.
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.
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.
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