Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to: 

1. Communicate to a range of stakeholders in ICT professional practice with the ability to display initiative and competence when working alone or as part of a team.
2. Manage data, information, and knowledge securely by selecting, adapting, and applying ICT processes, techniques, and tools.
3. Analyse and evaluate the efficacy of ICT cognisant of economic, social, legal, and ethical factors and the consequences for individuals, organisations, and society.
4. Apply ICT principles, processes, tools, and techniques using best practice ICT industry standards and adhering to codes of professional conduct.
5. Construct efficient solutions in an area of specialisation through determining the requirements and exercising computational, creative, and critical thinking.
6. Design and implement intelligent systems to capture, manipulate and analyse large volumes of data using prevailing and emerging AI techniques;

With a focus on providing you with the skills to compete for employment in the ICT industry globally, the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Artificial Intelligence) is designed for people who are excited about the future of technology and want to be at the centre of AI innovation. It gives you the knowledge and ability to stand out in the constantly changing technology landscape and AI specialists are in high demand across every industry.

This is a specialist degree with both a theoretical and practical focus, developing technological understanding and skills that are in high demand world-wide, plus builds project management and other business soft-skills that make you an ICT professional.

You'll develop knowledge and capabilities in communication, design, development and management and learn what it takes to implement and integrate ICT within an organisation. You will also complete a hands-on project that gives you real-world experience before you even start your career.

To complete your studies, you will undertake a team-based capstone project for an industry client to gain real-world experience. You will graduate with the skills and knowledge to be employed as an ICT professional in the industry and to grow into leadership roles, acting on your entrepreneurial ambition, and having the confidence to pursue research and graduate studies.

Decisions by government, industry and in science are driven by data, with the Internet of Things providing new ways of gathering even more data from our environment. This major provides you an opportunity to explore the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence and internet of things. You will learn how to gather and prepare data, including the use of Internet of Things technologies, and to apply the right data mining and artificial intelligence tools for working with huge volumes of digital data to transform it into usable information.

This major prepares you for a range of career paths such as a data mining analyst, machine learning engineer or an analyst programmer. If you are interested in a career as a data scientist or data analyst you are encouraged to do this major accompanied by some Data Handling and Statistics units such as KMA153 and KMA253 in your elective zone.

Recommended study pattern

For students undertaking full-time study, the following study pattern is recommended.

Year 1. 8 subjects including: 

• 4 Core Subjects
  • TAS-KIT101 Programming Fundamentals
  • TAS-KIT105 ICT Professional Practices
  • TAS-KIT111 Data Networks and Security
  • TAS-KIT119 Database Fundamentals
• 2 Major Subjects
  • TAS-KIT107 Programming
  • TAS-KIT108 Artificial Intelligence
• 2 UTAS Electives

Year 2. 8 subjects including: 

• 4 Core Subjects
  • TAS-KIT202 Web Programming Fundamentals
  • TAS-KIT203 ICT Project Management and Modelling
  • TAS-KIT213 Operating Systems
  • TAS-KIT219 Development Methodologies and User Experience
• 2 Major Subjects
  • TAS-KIT205 Data Structure and Algorithms
  • TAS-KIT317 Internet of Things and Distributed Artificial Intelligence (Coming Soon)
• 2 UTAS Electives

Year 3. 7 subjects including: 

• 3 Major Subjects
  • TAS-KIT300 ICT Project
  • TAS-KIT315 Machine Learning and Applications (Coming Soon)
  • TAS-KIT318 Big Data and Cloud Computing
• 4 UTAS Electives

Award requirements

Satisfactory completion of 23 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 3-7 years from commencement.

Degrees are usually made up of core subjects and electives. Some degrees include a choice of majors, so you can focus your studies on a specialisation.

This list is a general overview. Download the full Degree Guide for more information.

• Core Subjects

• Artificial Intelligence

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Indicative total fee $31,940

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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• Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two subjects of study (equivalent to 25 University of Tasmania credit points). If an applicant has failed any subjects, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; OR
• Completed the University of Tasmania University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian university).

Successful completion of any two OUA open access subjects of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified

Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers are made based on the number of places available. This course has a Guaranteed ATAR of 65.

In 2025, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 65.55. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any discipline.  

If you’ve completed the Diploma of Information Technology - ICT50220 - you are guaranteed both entry and credit into the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology with 100 credit points (one year).

Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement. Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this program.

Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.

We also offer credit for a wide range of VET qualifications. Generally, you can gain credit for your TAFE/VET study if: 

• It’s in a similar study area as your proposed university study, 
• Is at Diploma of Advanced Diploma level, and 
• It was completed no more than 10 years ago. 

Visit our TAFE and VET students website to learn more about articulation, and how to apply for credit into this degree.