Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
65 / 14
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BInfTech
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Course code
3002111
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Bachelor of Information Technology offers a complete grounding in all aspects of the information and communications technology (ICT) industries including programming, systems analysis and design, multimedia development and usage, database development, networking and communications theory, computer security and technology management.
Students have the opportunity to study some of the issues confronting the ICT industry, including employer obligations, employee rights, impacts on society, and future directions of the industry.
The University also offers the mentoring program, Women in Technology to provide dedicated support and scholarship opportunities for women entering this specialised area.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Develop and create effective solutions to straight forward problems from an IT discipline area. Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a straight forward issue or theory from an IT discipline area to arrive at a conclusion / decision with justification. |
Creativity | Incorporated in Intellectual rigour. |
Ethical practice | Describe and apply a recognised ethical framework to analyse behaviour in an IT discipline or workplace/organisation. Apply IT discipline based knowledge and skills in situations that require autonomy and well-developed responsible behaviour. |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate and apply in-depth IT discipline specific knowledge and skills with a global perspective. Demonstrate an understanding and application of research, analytical and technical skills in a broad business IT discipline. |
Lifelong learning | Incorporated in Intellectual rigour. |
Communication and social skills | Prepare and deliver well developed IT discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business and public context. Prepare and deliver well developed and justified, IT discipline advice using written communications suitable for business and public contexts. Investigate and identify a broad range of leadership practices in the management of people and self. Demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in and reflect upon self and team activities in general business situations. |
Cultural competence | Incorporated in Knowledge of an IT discipline. |
Students have the opportunity to complete a workplace internship, which counts towards their degree. They need to choose their internships units, and any placement must be approved by the unit assessor.
This course offers the following majors:
Information Systems gives students the skills needed to design, develop, implement and manage information systems and also provides students with a realistic understanding of the roles of information technology in organisations.
Software Development gives students the skills needed to efficiently develop and maintain high quality software systems and also provides students with the knowledge to participate in and manage software projects.
Interactive Multimedia gives students the skills needed to effectively and efficiently design and develop multimedia resources and interactive multimedia programs. Students develop an ability to select and use multimedia resources that facilitate engagement and usability for users.
Additional majors: University-wide majors are also available in this course.
Please note that some units may not be available at each location. Unit availabilities are published for each study period and vary from year to year.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Coffs Harbour | Session 1 , Session 2 | 332153 | 052531 |
Gold Coast | Session 1 , Session 2 , Session 3 | 332161 | 052361 |
Online | Session 1 , Session 2 , Session 3 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty four (24) units comprising:
- all eight (8) units listed in Part A; and
- one (1) eight (8) unit major from Part B; OR all four (4) units from Part C and any four (4) units from Part D or Part E including at least one (1) unit from Part E of the Schedule; and
- eight (8) elective units chosen from Part F and/or any University undergraduate degree; OR an eight (8) unit University-wide Major.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Information Technology has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Information Technology may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Information Technology following removal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Information Technology a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty four (24) units comprising:
- all eight (8) units listed in Part A; and
- one (1) eight (8) unit major from Part B; OR all four (4) units from Part C and any four (4) units from Part D or Part E including at least one (1) unit from Part E of the Schedule; and
- eight (8) elective units chosen from Part F and/or any University undergraduate degree; OR an eight (8) unit University-wide Major.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Information Technology has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Information Technology may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Information Technology following removal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Session 1, Year 1
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CSC00235 - Applications Development | Introductory | ||||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||||
MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis | Intermediate | ||||
ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||||
Session 2, Year 1 |
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ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Multimedia and Information Technology | Introductory | ||||
CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||||
ISY00245 - Principles of Programming | Intermediate | ||||
ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||||
Session 1, Year 2 |
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CSC00228 - Database Systems I | Advanced | ||||
CSC10210 - Object Oriented Program Development | Advanced | ||||
MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 1 of 8 | |||||
Session 2, Year 2 |
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ISY00246 - Client/Server Systems | Advanced | ||||
CSC10217 - Web Development II | Advanced | ||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 2 of 8 | |||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 3 of 8 | |||||
Session 1, Year 3 |
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ISY10221 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design | Advanced | ||||
CSC10216 - Object Oriented GUI Development | Advanced | ||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 4 of 8 | |||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 5 of 8 | |||||
Session 2, Year 3 |
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ISY10222 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation | Advanced | ||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 6 of 8 | |||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 7 of 8 | |||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 8 of 8 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Session 1, Year 1 |
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CSC00235 - Applications Development | Introductory | ||||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||||
MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis | Intermediate | ||||
ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||||
Session 2, Year 1 |
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ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Multimedia and Information Technology | Introductory | ||||
CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||||
ISY00245 - Principles of Programming | Intermediate | ||||
ISY00245 - Principles of Programming | Intermediate | ||||
Session 1, Year 2 |
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CSC00228 - Database Systems I | Advanced | ||||
MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||||
IT unit (1 of 4) from Part D or E | |||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 1 of 8 | |||||
Session 2, Year 2 |
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IT unit (2 of 4) from Part D or E | |||||
IT unit (3 of 4) from Part D or E | |||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 2 of 8 | |||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 3 of 8 | |||||
Session 1, Year 3 |
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ISY10221 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design | Advanced | ||||
IT unit (4 of 4) from Part D or E | |||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 4 of 8 | |||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 5 of 8 | |||||
Session 2, Year 3 |
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ISY10222 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation | Advanced | ||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 6 of 8 | |||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 7 of 8 | |||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 8 of 8 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Session 1, Year 1 |
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CSC00235 - Applications Development | Introductory | ||||
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||||
MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis | Intermediate | ||||
ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||||
Session 2, Year 1 |
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ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Multimedia and Information Technology | Introductory | ||||
CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||||
ISY00245 - Principles of Programming | Intermediate | ||||
ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||||
Session 1, Year 2 |
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CSC00228 - Database Systems I | Advanced | ||||
MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 1 of 8 | |||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 2 of 8 | |||||
Session 2, Year 2 |
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ISY10058 - Electronic Commerce Systems | Intermediate | ||||
ACC10707 - Accounting for Business | Introductory | ||||
Elective Unit OR Uni-wide Major 3 of 8 | |||||
Elective OR OR Uni-wide Major 4 of 8 | |||||
Session 1, Year 3 |
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ACC00222 - Computer Control Auditing and Security | Advanced | ||||
ISY10221 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design | Advanced | ||||
ISY10056 - Intelligent Decision Systems | Advanced | ||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 5 of 8 | |||||
Session 2, Year 3 |
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ISY10222 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation | Advanced | ||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 6 of 8 | |||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 7 of 8 | |||||
Elective unit OR Uni-wide Major 8 of 8 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 2 |
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CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||||
ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||||
ISY00245 - Principles of Programming | Intermediate | ||||
ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Multimedia and Information Technology | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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CSC00235 - Applications Development | Introductory | ||||
ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||||
CSC00228 - Database Systems I | Advanced | ||||
MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||||
Please choose a maximum of 8 major and 4 elective units in addition to the named core units shown below. All major units must be selected from the one chosen major. | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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I chosen major unit OR Elective | |||||
I chosen major unit OR Elective | |||||
I chosen major unit OR Elective | |||||
I chosen major unit OR Elective | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||||
MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis | Intermediate | ||||
ISY10221 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design | Advanced | ||||
I chosen major unit OR Elective | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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ISY10222 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation | Advanced | ||||
I chosen major unit OR Elective | |||||
I chosen major unit OR Elective | |||||
I chosen major unit OR Elective | |||||
Year 4, Session 1 |
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I chosen major unit OR Elective | |||||
I chosen major unit OR Elective | |||||
I chosen major unit OR Elective | |||||
I chosen major unit OR Elective |
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ISY10212 | Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ISY00243 | Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MAT10251 | Statistical Analysis | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ISY10209 | Web Development I | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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