Bachelor of Information Technology
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
Information Technology (IT) delivers the skills needed to succeed in an interconnected society. From delivering services and products, analysing information, to building healthy and connected societies through mobile and web applications, IT is the language of now and the future! IT is all about the application of technology to solve business, organisational, or societal problems. We prepare graduates to be technically savvy, creative, and flexible. Our information technology degree is designed to meet industry's evolving IT needs. Develop your skills in programming, AI, cyber security, and cloud computing. As our IT degree includes a specialisation pathway, you may go on to use your specialist knowledge and information technology skills in industries such as health, education, business, climate science and beyond.
Structure
- The Bachelor of Information Technology requires students to pass courses totalling 240 units, as follows: 140 units of Core courses
- One major comprised of 60 units
- 40 units of Electives or an Elective Pathway of your choice.
Subjects
- ICT Developer, ICT Business Analyst, ICT Security Specialist.
Standard entry requirements
Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.
Recognition
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Callaghan and Singapore) is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). This accreditation applies to the ICT Developer major. The ICT Business Analyst and ICT Security Specialist major are provisionally accredited by ACS for students who commence in 2026. Please note, while the Singapore offering is accredited by the ACS, accreditation by the Seoul Accord is not automatic for this offering.
