Data and Networking
UndergraduateTUA-MIS1022026
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 6 Sept 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
- 14 Sept 2026
- Price from
- $2,625
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Data and Networking
About this subject
By the end of this 12-week subject, you'll be able to:
- Describe key components, protocols, and architectures used in data communication and networking.
- Interpret data communication requirements through guided research to support network design decisions.
- Discuss network designs and elaborate on recommendations related to administration, security, and efficiency.
- Communicate technical information with consideration for ethical, sustainability, and accessibility for different audiences.
- A guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
Imagine streaming a movie, sending a message across the globe, or securing data in the cloud, all powered by invisible threads of data moving through complex networks. In this subject, you will uncover the architecture behind your connected world. You will explore how data travels, how networks are designed and managed, and how communication systems keep information flowing securely. Through practical, real-world projects, you will take on the role of a network designer and problem-solver, building the foundational skills to support IT journey whether in cybersecurity, systems design, network administration, or beyond.
- Review, Reflect, Recommend – The Feedback Cycle (40%)
- Network Environment Exploration (25%)
- Network Architecture Design Project (35%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle.
Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- TUA-DIT-DIP-2026 - Diploma of Information Technology
- TUA-CYB-DIP-2026 - Diploma of Cybersecurity
Elective
- TUA-ICT-CTF-2026 - Undergraduate Certificate of Information and Communication Technology (Pathway)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Diploma of Information Technology
UndergraduateTUA-DIT-DIP
UndergraduateTUA-CYB-DIP
Undergraduate Certificate of Information and Communication Technology (Pathway)
UndergraduateTUA-ICT-CTF