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Program handbook
Description
The ‘Information Age’ and the ‘Digital Economy’ describe a world driven by information and communication technologies (ICT). From health to business, manufacturing to creative industries, the skills needed to navigate and succeed in our connected society are delivered through the study of Information technology (IT). IT is all about the application of technology to solve business, organisational, or social problems. At the University of Newcastle, we prepare IT graduates to be technically savvy, creative, and flexible, and our information technology degree is designed to meet industry's evolving IT needs. You will study courses to develop your skills in programming, AI, cyber security, and cloud computing in one of two areas of major studies. In the ICT development major, you will focus on learning the skills needed to develop new systems and apps whereas the ICT professional major will see you focus on the skills needed to secure, integrate, deploy, and manage ICT technologies. 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.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Knowledge: you will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of information technology with an emphasis on interconnected applications, information management, and user requirements for ethical professional practice.
- Reason: you will apply critical reasoning and systems thinking to understand and support the operation and constraints of contemporary enterprises and their dynamic environment.
- Proficiency: you will work both independently and collaboratively to locate, manage and organise information and resources and will apply evidence-based approaches to create, modify and maintain designs and design solutions.
- Creativity: you will apply problem solving skills, project management skills, and technical expertise to analyse, interpret, evaluate and generate solutions to complex technical and organisational problems.
- Professionalism: you will demonstrate professional judgement and responsibility by clearly and persuasively communicating principles, practices, and standards of information technology to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Details
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CRICOS Code | 044439E |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.
The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.
For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:
English Language Requirements
All Applicants 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 here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
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 the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Credit may be granted for studies completed at another institution if they were completed within the previous 8 years. Credit will be granted by the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the College of Engineering, Science and Environment in accordance with the relevant policies approved by the University.
Professional recognition
Australian Computer Society
This program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
240 units
Program duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
The Bachelor of Information Technology requires students to pass courses totalling 240 units, as follows:
- 140 units of Core courses
- One major comprised of 60 units (20 units of core courses count to make all majors 80 units)
- 40 units of Electives or an Elective Pathway of your choice.
Notes:
1. Students must only complete courses that form part of the program. Electives can include any unrestricted courses offered within the university.
2. In addition the program must include:
- No more than 100 units at 1000 level.
- At least 40 units at 2000 level.
- At least 60 units at 3000 level.
3. Students currently enrolled at the Newcastle Australia IHE Singapore Campus:
Please note that you will continue to follow your original schedule and complete courses to meet the requirements of the Business Technology and Systems Development majors.
Program planner
Current students program planner
Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.
Prospective student degree planner
If you're a prospective student considering studying this degree take a look at My Degree Planner to see what your study journey will look like.
These pathways have been created to provide guidance for Bachelor of Information Technology students wishing to specialise in a study area with their elective courses.
Additional documents
- 2017- 2019 Transition Arrangements 180.0 KB
- 2022 Transition Arrangements 311.4 KB
- Interactive Media Teach-out Arrangements 2022 138.6 KB
Transition arrangements
For students who commenced prior to Semester 1 2022:
The Business Technology and Systems Development majors have been discontinued from the program, as well as changes to the Core of the program. Please refer to the 2022 Teach-out Arrangement document, listed in the Additional documents section above.
For students who commenced prior to 2021:
The Interactive Media major has been discontinued from the program, please refer to the Interactive Media Major Teach-out Arrangement document, listed in the Additional documents section above.
For students who commenced in 2017 - 2019:
Core course INFT1150 Foundations of Information Systems has been removed from the program. For detailed Transtion Arrangement information, please refer to the Transition Arrangement document, listed in the Additional documents section above.
For students who commenced prior to Semester 1, 2017:
Please note: For 2017 and Semester 1, 2018, the following courses can be counted in lieu of EBUS3030:
- INFT3007 or
- MNGT3002 or
- MNGT3008
For students who commenced prior to Semester 1, 2014:
INFT3970 (20 units) replaced INFT3930. Students who have successfully completed INFT3930 are not permitted to enrol in INFT3970.
If you require assistance with course selection, please contact your Program Advisor by emailing ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Students affected by changes to their program are advised to review any documentation contained in the "Additional documents" section in the first instance. Any further questions should be directed to the Program Convenor or Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au).
Program structure
Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
COMP1010 | Computing Fundamentals |
| 10 units |
COMP1140 | Database and Information Management |
| 10 units |
INFT1060 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals |
| 10 units |
SENG1050 | Web Technologies |
| 10 units |
SENG1110 | Object Oriented Programming |
| 10 units |
INFT2031 | Systems and Network Administration |
| 10 units |
INFT2060 | Applied Artificial Intelligence |
| 10 units |
INFT2150 | Business Analysis |
| 10 units |
SENG2130 | Systems Analysis and Design |
| 10 units |
SENG2260 | Human-Computer Interaction |
| 10 units |
COMP3851A | Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part A |
| 10 units |
COMP3851B | Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part B |
| 10 units |
INFT3100 | Project Management |
| 10 units |
INFT3800 | Professional Practice in IT |
| 10 units |
Majors
ICT Developer
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this major. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MATH1510 | Discrete Mathematics |
| 10 units |
SENG1120 | Data Structures |
| 10 units |
INFT2051 | Mobile Application Programming |
| 10 units |
EBUS3050 | The Digital Economy |
| 10 units |
INFT3050 | Web Programming |
| 10 units |
INFT3950 | Games Design |
| 10 units |
ICT Professional
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this major. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
INFT1004 | Introduction to Programming |
| 10 units |
STAT1060 | Business Decision Making |
| 10 units |
SENG2250 | System and Network Security |
| 10 units |
COMP3350 | Advanced Database |
| 10 units |
INFT3060 | Cloud Computing |
| 10 units |
INFT6201 | Big Data |
| 10 units |
Discontinued major - Only available to stu
Systems Development
Compulsory | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
INFT2051 | Mobile Application Programming |
| 10 units |
COMP3851A | Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part A |
| 10 units |
COMP3851B | Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part B |
| 10 units |
INFT3050 | Web Programming |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 10 units from the following course list. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
INFT2060 | Applied Artificial Intelligence |
| 10 units |
SENG2050 | Web Engineering |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Students must select 30 units with a minimum of 10 units at 3000 level. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
ENGG1003 | Introduction to Procedural Programming |
| 10 units |
MATH1510 | Discrete Mathematics |
| 10 units |
MNGT1002 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| 10 units |
SENG1120 | Data Structures |
| 10 units |
CMNS2016 | Interactive Storytelling |
| 10 units |
COMP2230 | Algorithms |
| 10 units |
COMP2240 | Operating Systems |
| 10 units |
SENG2050 | Web Engineering |
| 10 units |
SENG2250 | System and Network Security |
| 10 units |
COMP3260 | Data Security |
| 10 units |
COMP3330 | Machine Intelligence |
| 10 units |
COMP3340 | Data Mining |
| 10 units |
COMP3350 | Advanced Database |
| 10 units |
COMP3500 | Security Attacks: Analysis and Mitigation Strategies |
| 10 units |
COMP3600 | Cyber Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance |
| 10 units |
ELEC3500 | Telecommunication Networks |
| 10 units |
INFT3940 | Information Technology Applications | Not currently offered | 10 units |
INFT3950 | Games Design |
| 10 units |
INFT3960 | Games Production |
| 10 units |
SENG4500 | Network and Distributed Computing |
| 10 units |
Business Technology
Compulsory | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
STAT1060 | Business Decision Making |
| 10 units |
COMP3851A | Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part A |
| 10 units |
COMP3851B | Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part B |
| 10 units |
EBUS3030 | Business Intelligence |
| 10 units |
EBUS3050 | The Digital Economy |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
ACFI1001 | Accounting for Decision Makers |
| 10 units |
ACFI1002 | Accounting Practice |
| 10 units |
ECON1001 | Microeconomics for Business Decisions |
| 10 units |
ECON1002 | Macroeconomics in the Global Economy |
| 10 units |
INFT1201 | Digital Technologies for Media and Entertainment | Not currently offered | 10 units |
MKTG1001 | Foundations of Marketing |
| 10 units |
MNGT1001 | Introduction to Management |
| 10 units |
MNGT1002 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| 10 units |
CMNS2140 | Principles of Public Relations |
| 10 units |
IRHR2270 | Introduction to Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
MNGT2002 | Business Venturing |
| 10 units |
MNGT2005 | Leadership and Ethics |
| 10 units |
COMP3350 | Advanced Database |
| 10 units |
IRHR3035 | Managing Diversity |
| 10 units |
MNGT3002 | Knowledge Management |
| 10 units |
MNGT3008 | Advanced Innovation Management |
| 10 units |
MNGT3011 | Leading Organisational Change |
| 10 units |
MNGT3012 | Strategic Business Management |
| 10 units |
Discontinued major - Only available to stu
Interactive Media
Compulsory | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
CMNS1240 | Commercial Social Media Production |
| 10 units |
INFT1201 | Digital Technologies for Media and Entertainment | Not currently offered | 10 units |
COMP3851A | Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part A |
| 10 units |
COMP3851B | Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part B |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Students must select 40 units with a minimum of 20 units at 3000 level. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
CMNS1000 | Digital and Social Media | Not currently offered | 10 units |
DESN1121 | Experimental Design Imaging |
| 10 units |
MKTG1001 | Foundations of Marketing |
| 10 units |
CMNS2016 | Interactive Storytelling |
| 10 units |
CMNS2035 | Cinematography |
| 10 units |
CMNS2130 | Sound Production |
| 10 units |
CMNS3440 | Short Film Production |
| 10 units |
FMCS3100 | Social Media and Digital Culture | Not currently offered | 10 units |
INFT3950 | Games Design |
| 10 units |
INFT3960 | Games Production |
| 10 units |
Discontinued major - Only available to stu
Digital Media and Entertainment
Compulsory | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
INFT1201 | Digital Technologies for Media and Entertainment | Not currently offered | 10 units |
INFT3950 | Games Design |
| 10 units |
INFT3960 | Games Production |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 40 units from the course list with at least 20 units at 3000 level. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
CMNS1000 | Digital and Social Media | Not currently offered | 10 units |
MKTG1001 | Foundations of Marketing |
| 10 units |
CMNS2035 | Cinematography |
| 10 units |
CMNS2040 | Music Video | Not currently offered | 10 units |
CMNS3440 | Short Film Production |
| 10 units |
FMCS3100 | Social Media and Digital Culture | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Software Development and Applications
Compulsory | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
INFT2012 | Application Programming | Not currently offered | 10 units |
INFT3050 | Web Programming |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 60 units from the course list with at least 30 units at 3000 level. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
INFO1010 | Introduction to Information Systems | Not currently offered | 10 units |
MATH1510 | Discrete Mathematics |
| 10 units |
SENG1120 | Data Structures |
| 10 units |
SENG2050 | Web Engineering |
| 10 units |
COMP3260 | Data Security |
| 10 units |
INFT3940 | Information Technology Applications | Not currently offered | 10 units |
INFT3960 | Games Production |
| 10 units |
Elective Pathways
Please choose 40 units of Electives or an Elective Pathway of your choice
Electives 40 unit requirement | |
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Complete 40 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. | 40 units |
Elective Pathway - Animation | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
DESN1801 | Animation Thinking |
| 10 units |
DESN2801 | Animation Process |
| 10 units |
DESN2802 | Animation Production | Not currently offered | 10 units |
DESN3801 | Animation Studio |
| 10 units |
Elective Pathway - Criminology | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
CRIM1010 | Introduction to Criminology |
| 10 units |
CRIM1020 | Victimology |
| 10 units |
CRIM2001 | Criminal Justice in Practice |
| 10 units |
CRIM3040 | Forensic Evidence |
| 10 units |
Elective Pathway - UX & Interaction Design | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
DESN1600 | Interaction and UX Design Fundamentals |
| 10 units |
DESN2600 | Designing for Game Play |
| 10 units |
DESN2610 | Experience Design Studio | Not currently offered | 10 units |
DESN3600 | Experimental Interfaces and Tangible Interaction Design |
| 10 units |
Elective Pathway - ICT in Education | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
EDUC1038 | Foundations of Secondary Education |
| 10 units |
EDUC1103 | Schooling, Identity and Society |
| 10 units |
EDUC2102 | Educational Psychology: Learners and the Learning Process |
| 10 units |
EDUC2200 | The Future of Teaching and Learning |
| 10 units |
Elective Pathway - ICT Trainer | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
EDUC6036 | Educational Leadership and ICT |
| 10 units |
EDUC6117 | Building High-Quality Learning Environments |
| 10 units |
EDUC6351 | Data Mining for School Leaders |
| 10 units |
EDUC6353 | Leading and Managing Educational Change |
| 10 units |
Elective Pathway - Data Mining | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MATH1110 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 |
| 10 units |
COMP2230 | Algorithms |
| 10 units |
STAT2110 | Engineering Statistics |
| 10 units |
COMP3340 | Data Mining |
| 10 units |
Elective Pathway - Data Analytics | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
STAT1100 | Data Wrangling and Visualisation |
| 10 units |
STAT2020 | Predictive Analytics |
| 10 units |
STAT2110 | Engineering Statistics |
| 10 units |
STAT3100 | Systems Thinking for an Integrated Workforce |
| 10 units |
Honours
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.
For more information about the Bachelor of Computing (Honours) degree program, please visit here.
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
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.
International students
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 our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens 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. More information is available online.
Bachelor of Information Technology
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