Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

• 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

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.

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

BUS104Discovering Management

DES105Design Methods

ICT110Introduction to Data Science

ICT112Programming Fundamentals

ICT115Introduction to Systems Design

ICT120Computer Networks

SEC100Foundations of Computer Security

SCI110 Science Research Methods

Developing courses (6) 72 units

DES221Introduction to Interactive Media

DES222Responsive Design and Wearable Technologies

DIG202Bringing Data to Life

ENS253 Geographic Information Science and Technology

ICT200Systems Analysis and Design

ICT211Database Design

Graduate courses (5) 60 units

ICT320Database Programming

ICT342 ICT Industry Project

ICT351ICT Professional Practice

ICT352Project Management

SEC303Device & Network Security

Required courses from a specified list (5) 60 units

Select a total of 24 units from:

CSC201Data Structures and Algorithms

CSC202Mobile App Project

ICT220 Wireless Communications

ICT221 Object-Oriented Programming

Select a total of 36 units from:

CSC301Full Stack Web Development

CSC302Modelling and Testing

CSC303Cloud and DevOps

DIG301Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Organisations in the Digital Age

SEC301Cyber Security

SEC302Ethics in Cyber Security

SEC304Cryptography, 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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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

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 datesfor the closing dates to submit an applications to study at UniSC.

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.