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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Design and Management)

Course code: #1807

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Design and Management)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $36,672 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    061445K

Highlights
Capstone Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-December-2023 2023-12-31
Spring-July 31-May-2024 2024-05-31
Fall-February 31-December-2024 2024-12-31
Spring-July 31-May-2025 2025-05-31

Overview

Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Design and Management)

Network designers enable governments and businesses to share data and applications to achieve more significant strategic advantage through, for example, social media and cloud computing. 

Network managers ensure networks operate reliably so that their performance is appropriate to the organisation’s needs, as well as being made secure from external threats.

By studying network design and management, you will develop the skills to build or manage networks to support businesses and governments in a competitive global market.

The Bachelor of Information Technology at UOW provides foundation knowledge of organisational areas in IT, including:

  • Database management
  • Programming
  • Information systems analysis and design
  • Communications and networks
  • Security
  • Project management
  • Web-based technology
  • Professional practice in IT

Find your strengths and interests as you study the fundamentals of computer science and IT: 

Programming, problem-solving, network and communications, web technology, data management, system analysis, human–computer interaction, and project management. 

You’ll also complete a final-year capstone team project.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$51,735

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,052
Accommodation 1 bed room $15,063
Tuition 1 person $36,672

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Work Experience Documents (If Applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

70
17
listening
18
writing
17
speaking
18
reading

PTE

54
47
listening
54
writing
47
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

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

If you do not already meet the English requirements for your chosen course, you can complete an English course at UOW College Australia. 

UOW also recognises English language courses offered by some other colleges in Sydney.

A guide to the length of the English course you may need to study is provided below. 

Please note that this table should only be considered a guide. Lower Writing scores may mean you'll need to study English for longer.

Score at time of applicationEstimated time required to reach IELTS entry score (weeks)
IELTSTOEFL5.05.56.06.57.0
6.586    12
6.070  6*1218
5.554 6#121824
5.040 12182430
4.5 1218243036
4.0 1824303642
3.5 2430364248
3.0 3036424848+

* for students with 6.0 overall but 5.5 in either reading or writing
# for students with 5.5 overall but less than 5.0 in reading or writing 


Academic background and requirement

Applicants must have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to completing 13 years of schooling in Australia.

To succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. 

This is particularly important for degrees with a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

 

China:

  • Gao Kao: 60%
  • Senior High School Year 3: 80%

India:

  • ICSE, CBSE & specified states: 65%
  • Other State Boards: 70%

Iran:

  • Pre-University Certificate: 14

 

Academic Pathways:

  1. University Entrance Program (UEP): has been specifically designed for students who have not met the direct entry requirements for a UOW bachelor's degree and is also suitable for students who have experienced a significant disadvantage during their secondary school education.
  2. Foundation Studies: is a university preparation course specifically designed for international students who have not completed secondary schooling or met the direct entry requirements for a UOW Bachelor's degree.

Career opportunities

  • Network Architect
  • Network Engineer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Network Security Specialist
  • IT Consultant (specialising in network solutions)
  • Telecommunications Manager
  • Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician

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