Bachelor of Information Technology

Information Technology (IT) is concerned with the use of technology in managing and processing information, especially in large organisations. In particular, IT deals with the use of electronic computers and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit, and retrieve information.

Students work on real world projects. Current students have set up an Internet radio station and review audience, content and funding sources to keep the station operational.

From the first year, you will work on industry-relevant projects and case studies, involving such areas as digital media, e-commerce and medical information systems. In this stimulating environment students learn principles of good design - user interfaces, databases and systems - as well as the technologies operating behind modern interfaces.

You can choose from three majors:

• Business Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)
• Digital Media and Entertainment
• Software Development and Application

Career opportunities include interactive web developers, programmers, business analysts and project managers. It is expected that many graduates of this program will go on to leadership roles in companies involved in the development or innovative application of information technologies.

Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international students. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/what-can-i-study/undergraduate-programs/how-to-get-in/ for information on how to gain entry.

You may also be eligible to receive bonus points if you will be receiving an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Please visit

http://www.newcastle.edu.au/what-can-i-study/undergraduate-programs/how-to-get-in/domestic-students/options-for-entry/bonus-points.html to see if you may be eligible.

Entry to the University of Newcastle degree programs offered in Singapore are based on overseas qualifications considered equivalent

to Australian qualifications, as well as satisfying English language requirement. More information regarding our partner PSB Academy at the following website: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/campus/singapore/

Any 2 units of Mathematics and any 2 units of English

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to your new program, go to http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/credit-transfer/ and click on How to apply for credit.

An Honours year is available to students as a separate program in the form of an additional year to those who meet the entry requirements.

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor Information Technology are eligible to apply for membership to the Australian Computer Society.

International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements. All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/student-support/ to find out more about the support services available to international students.

Students with disabilities who require reasonable adjustments to undertake their program should contact the Disability Support Service before semester or early in the semester. Some adjustments need up to 4 weeks lead time to organise, so it is imperative that early contact is made. The Disability Support Service and relevant Faculty and School officers will work together to ensure reasonably adjustments are provided in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/disability/ for more information.

All students can access additional learning development mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/unit/centre-for-teaching-and-learning/learning-development/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.