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!
IT is all about the application of technology to solve business, organisational, or societial 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.
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.
You may go on to use your specialist knowledge and skills in industries such as health, education, business, climate science and beyond.
Newcastle is part of a highly engaged start-up community, and our students are able to utilise their proximity to undertake work-integrated-learning with these organisations.
Professional outcomes:
- Mobile App Designer
- Software Developer
- Games Designer
- IT Analyst
- IT Project Manager
- Infrastructure Business Analyst
Students enrolled in this degree are encouraged to apply for the Data and Digital Cadet Programs, delivered on campus in collaboration with The Australian Public Service (APS).
Through this program, you can gain valuable industry experience while completing your studies. APS supports you while you obtain your degree, offering a study allowance each semester. Upon program completion, successful students will be offered an ongoing full-time job with the organisation.
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, such as building software that uses complex databases and sophisticated web interfaces suitable for a whole range of applications – from the corporate office to the mobile phone. You will study courses in:
- Computing fundamentals
- Web technologies
- Programming
- Databases and information management
- Applied artificial intelligence
- 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.
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
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Scholarships
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Accommodation
Living on campus is an experience unlike any other. Whether you're from across Australia or around the globe, your home on campus is where you'll form lifelong friendships and harness your potential in a supportive and diverse community.
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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.
Apply as an international student
Entry requirements — Senior secondary school qualification
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
- About English Language Pathways
Apply to the University via our online application portal.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
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This program has been professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society. Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology will be eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Computer Society.
Students enrolled in this degree are encouraged to apply for the Data and Digital Cadet Programs, delivered on campus in collaboration with The Australian Public Service (APS).
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