Degree overview

The ‘next big thing’ might be your thing

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!

Career opportunities

Enjoy great employment prospects and go on to work in dynamic sectors at the forefront of discovery and innovation. You could work across almost every industry and not-for-profit organisation. You could go on to work for organisations like Google, Amazon, Facebook or Apple.

Bachelor of Information Technology

UAC Code , Program Code 11497

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Duration (FT)(PT)

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UAC Code

Program Code 11497

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CRICOS Code

Program Code 11497

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Course overview

Complete one of our industry-aligned majors:

  • ICT Developer: focuses on learning the skills needed to develop new systems and apps.
  • ICT Professional: focuses on the skills needed to secure, integrate, deploy, and manage ICT technologies

Develop core skills within information technology. You will study courses in:

  • Computing fundamentals
  • Web technologies
  • Programming
  • Databases and information management
  • Foundations of information systems
  • Human computer interaction
  • Systems analysis and design
  • Systems and network administration
  • Business analysis
  • Project management

Design your studies to suit your aspirations: Uniquely, our IT degree includes a specialisation pathway – pick four courses from education and become an ICT Trainer, or four courses from health to hone your ICT skills for e-health systems! From business to climate science, criminology to animation – take your IT skills in the direction you choose.

2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Student experience

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At the University of Newcastle, we embed practical, hands-on learning in all our degrees. Check out just some of the opportunities our students have had to build their experience.

Career-ready placements

Students have the opportunity to undertake industry placement. This career-ready placement opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in the industry, creating graduates who are prepared for immediate and productive employment.

You will work with a team of students to complete a major IT project, with the opportunity to find and develop a project with an industry partner.

Studying at Newcastle campus

Student showcase

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Olivia talks about her experience studying a Bachelor of Information Technology at the University of Newcastle.

How to apply

Apply as a domestic student

You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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