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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Information Technology

Course code: #11497

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Information Technology

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $39,365 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60.6 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    044439E

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Industry Placement

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2025 2025-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2025 2025-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2024 2024-06-30

Overview

Bachelor of Information Technology

The study of Information technology (IT) at The University of Newcastle is all about developing, building and maintaining software technology systems to meet the challenges faced by businesses and society. 

The information technology majors are designed to meet the industry's evolving IT needs. 

You can focus your courses around business technology, learning to design and manage complex software systems critical for big corporations and government. 

You’ll be equipped to develop cloud-computing solutions or specialise in IT security. 

If your passion is media and entertainment, you could learn to create exciting new games and 3D animations, devise new content delivery platforms or work for a digital media agency. 

Or, study systems development and learn to create apps and programs for any industry: manufacturing, healthcare, social enterprise, renewable energy, and education.

 

Majors: 

  • ICT Developer
  • ICT Professional

 

Work Integrated Learning

Students have the opportunity to undertake industry placement

This work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in the industry, creating graduates who are prepared for immediate and productive employment.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$47,234

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,916
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,869
Tuition 1 person $39,365

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcript
  • Completion certificate
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport biometric page
  • For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

60
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

50
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English language skills test equivalence:  

IELTS 6.0 with no subtest less than 6.0

TOEFL IBT: 60-78 with a Writing score of 21-23, Speaking 18-19, Reading 13-18, and Listening 12-19

PTE: 50-57 with all bands 54

Cambridge: 169 -175  with all bands 169

The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of intensive English language programs to help students achieve their goal of studying at the University of Newcastle.

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsLead to
English Language Bridging - Elementary10 weeksIELTS 4.0Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.0Upper-Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Upper-Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.5Advanced English 
Advanced (EAP)10 weeksIELTS 6.0Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter Upper Intermediate English with an IELTS score of 5.0Upper-Intermediate

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter this course with an IELTS score of 5.5.


Academic background and requirement

Entry requirements:

Senior secondary school qualification

 

Assumed Knowledge:

  • Any 2 units of English or equivalent
  • Mathematics- Advanced or equivalent

 

 

GPA:

China:

China (Peoples’ Republic) National Entrance Examination (Gaokao):  455    out of 750   (60.6%)

 

India:

  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 9
  • Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 75
  • Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh - Intermediate Public Examination: 70
  • Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination: 70
  • Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education - Second Year PreUniversity Examination: 70

 

Foundation Studies

The University of Newcastle College of International Education Foundation Studies Program can be completed in either two or three trimesters and is designed to prepare international students for university study, both academically and socially. 

Career opportunities

  • Mobile App Designer
  • Software Developer
  • Games Designer
  • Web Developer
  • IT Analyst
  • IT Project Manager
  • ICT Advisor
  • Infrastructure Business Analyst

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