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Undergraduate USC-ICT-DEG-2022

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

Create innovative ICT solutions

Use cutting edge technology to help people and businesses. You’ll build strong IT foundations then delve into electives. Explore web development, the cloud, cyber security, and more. Use data. Start programming. Gain industry certifications as you go.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

24

Price

From

$9,990

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

CSP Available

Yes

Credit available

Yes

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  • 2022

Degree details

What you'll learn
  • Develop vital skills in problem solving, designing artificial worlds and making ideas come to life while working on cutting-edge technology
  • Study the foundations of computing and business, along with courses in cyber security, programming and project management
  • Develop specialist skills in data management, and in developing and using information systems to solve business problems
  • Build hands-on experience through a professional work integrated learning course
  • Complete placements designed to get you job-ready
  • Gain industry certification (Microsoft, ITS, Cisco and more) at no extra cost as you complete courses
Entry requirements

Secondary education

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank: 58.00

Recommended prior study: English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths

Work and Life

You may be eligible for a selection rank, which can help you get into university, If you:

  • have completed Year 12 (no matter how long ago)
  • have a TAFE/VET qualification
  • have relevant work experience, or
  • have studied at university before (even if you didn’t complete your studies)

To learn more about pathways, visit program page Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

For more detailed admissions information and criteria, visit Admissions explained.

Please refer to Application dates for the closing dates to submit an applications to study at UniSC.

Credit for previous study or work

If you've completed prior study or have relevant work experience, you may, under specified conditions, be eligible for credit towards your USC degree.

Visit Credit Transfer and How to apply for credit for more information.

Description

We live in an ICT age: computers, smartphones and networks are used by everyone, everywhere, as an enabler and driver of innovation. There is great demand for graduates who understand computing technology and create innovative solutions to help people and benefit organisations.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

This program is offered full-time or equivalent part-time.

The recommended study pattern is subject to change based on study period of enrolment. To learn more about the courses you will undertake in this program please refer to program structure.

Program structure

Introductory courses (8) 96 units

BUS104 Discovering Management

DES105 Design Methods

ICT110 Introduction to Data Science

ICT112 Programming Fundamentals

ICT115 Introduction to Systems Design

ICT120 Computer Networks

SEC100 Foundations of Computer Security

SCI110 Science Research Methods


Developing courses (6) 72 units

DES221 Introduction to Interactive Media

DES222 Responsive Design and Wearable Technologies

DIG202 Bringing Data to Life

ENS253 Geographic Information Science and Technology

ICT200 Systems Analysis and Design

ICT211 Database Design


Graduate courses (5) 60 units

ICT320 Database Programming

ICT342 ICT Industry Project

ICT351 ICT Professional Practice

ICT352 Project Management

SEC303 Device & Network Security


Required courses from a specified list (5) 60 units

Select a total of 24 units from:

CSC201 Data Structures and Algorithms

CSC202 Mobile App Project

ICT220 Wireless Communications

ICT221 Object-Oriented Programming

Select a total of 36 units from:

CSC301 Full Stack Web Development

CSC302 Modelling and Testing

CSC303 Cloud and DevOps

DIG301 Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Organisations in the Digital Age

SEC301 Cyber Security

SEC302 Ethics in Cyber Security

SEC304 Cryptography, Blockchain and Information Security


Program notes

  • Each study period, you have the choice to switch between full-time and part-time study. Full-time study is enrolling in three or more courses per study period, while part-time study is one or two courses per study period.
  • The total number of units required to complete the program is 288 units.
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • Program structures are subject to change

Award Requirements

To attain the award of Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology, students are required to

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses

Exit Points

Diploma in Business Studies

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