Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

The Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology is a professional three year course that will provide students with solid skills and a knowledge base in networking and IT applications areas of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). As well as the ability to apply practical solutions across the ICT arena, it will also allow students to developskills in application development, program design, systems analysis and design, networks, web design, and the implementation of technology.

As a graduate of the Bachelor of ICT, you will be able to:

»» investigate – the ability to draw on a solid technological and software core of ICT knowledge and practice in analysing and developing current applications

»» integrate – the ability to amalgamate the knowledge and skills in developing new applications and new application areas

»» innovate - the required skills and knowledge base to keep up to date with the rapid development in technology and practice across ICT. This will be an extension of current understandings and the ability to find innovative ICT solutions and move the ICT field forward.

Practical Experience

Students will be required to undertake a real-life project in their final semester of study, often for a local business or organisation.

Career Opportunities

As an ICT graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities such as network administrator or engineer, systems architect, systems integrator, database administrator or programmer, web analyst, community/commercial web systems designer/developer, software quality analyst, business programmer, software engineer analyst, systems developer, games developer, and information systems manager.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the Apply Now pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.