Introduction
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, students are able to start this program online and finish in Australia.
Fast facts
Australian students
UAC code: Newcastle - 483000, UON Singapore - N/A
Start dates:
Newcastle: Semester 1 - 22 February 2021, Semester 2 - 19 July 2021
UON Singapore: Trimester 2 - 10 May 2021, Trimester 3 - 6 September 2021
Mode of delivery: Face to Face
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
Programme code: 11497
International students
Location: Newcastle, UON Singapore
Start dates:
Newcastle: Semester 1 - 22 February 2021, Semester 2 - 19 July 2021
UON Singapore: Trimester 2 - 10 May 2021, Trimester 3 - 6 September 2021
English language proficiency:
IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Duration: 3 years full-time.
Mode of delivery: Face to Face
Programme code: 11497
CRICOS code: 044439E
Study information technology
The ‘next big thing’ might just be your thing.
The study of Information technology (IT) is all about developing, building and maintaining software technology systems to meet the challenges faced by business and society. At the University of Newcastle, we train IT graduates to be technically savvy, creative and flexible.
Our information technology majors are designed to meet the industry's evolving IT needs. You can focus your courses around business technology, learning to design and manage complex software systems critical for big corporations and government. You’ll be equipped to develop cloud-computing solutions or specialise in IT security. If your passion is media and entertainment you could learn to create exciting new games and 3D animations, devise new content delivery platforms or work for a digital media agency. Or, study systems development and learn to create apps and programmes for just about any industry: manufacturing, healthcare, social enterprise, renewable energy, education.
Why study information technology with us?
Get hands-on experience through work-integrated learning opportunities and industry projects in applications development and support for a diverse range of organisations.
Gain a career-edge by applying for membership with the Australian Computer Society.
Our lecturers combine industry experience with research expertise, ensuring your skills are relevant and up-to-date.
Tailor your study with the choice of three majors: Interactive Media, Business Technology, or Systems Development.
Utilise the latest tech to programme web application software, create 3D animations, edit digital content and gain real-world experience.
What you will study
Develop core skills within information technology, such as building software that uses complex databases and sophisticated web interfaces suitable for a whole range of applications – from the corporate office to the mobile phone. You will study courses in:
Computing fundamentals
Web technologies
Programming
Databases and information management
Foundations of information systems
Human-computer interaction
Systems analysis and design
Systems and network administration
Business analysis
Project management
In the third year of your degree, you can undertake a major industry-linked project spanning two courses across both first and second semester.
Information Technology Majors
Choose an information technology major and tailor your degree to suit your study and career interests. A major is an area of study you can specialise in within your degree. You can also expand your career opportunities by choosing to take a double major - any combination of two from the three information technology majors is possible.
3 information technology majors available in this degree:
Interactive Media Major
Business Technology Major
Systems Development
Career opportunities
IT graduates enjoy great employment prospects and go on to work in dynamic sectors at the forefront of discovery and innovation. A 2015 report commissioned by the Australian Computer Society, Australia's Digital Pulse, highlights the need for 100,000 more workers in the IT sector by 2020.
IT graduates work across almost every industry and not-for-profit organisation. You could go on to work for organisations like Google, Amazon, Facebook or Apple. Your career direction will be shaped by your choice of major – if you take a double major, you’ll have broader opportunities.
Careers by major
Depending on the area of study you choose to major in, typical positions for an IT graduate are listed below. Some careers will depend on the amount and level of study that was undertaken, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied, and some may require further study.
Interactive Media
Web developer
Digital producer
Games designer
Web and multimedia producer
Digital project manager
Digital marketing specialist
Animator
Business Technology
Enterprise architect
Infrastructure business analyst
Systems analyst
IT project manager
Desktop systems specialist
IT and communications advisor
Systems Development
Software developer
Software application support specialist
Mobile app designer
Technical software consultant
Software development project manager
E-learning developer
Finance software analyst
Professional recognition
When you successfully complete the Bachelor of Information Technology you will be eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Computer Society.
Practical experience
As a University of Newcastle IT student, you’ll work on real-world problems and be exposed to the use of IT in a wide range of industry settings. This provides strong technical foundations blended with an understanding of people, organisations and complex systems. This prepares you for immediate, productive employment and potential rapid promotion into broader management positions.
Students have the opportunity to undertake an industry placement. This work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in the industry, creating graduates who are prepared for immediate and productive employment.
In your third year, you will work with a team of students to complete a major IT project, with the opportunity to find and develop a project with an industry partner. This project typically involves:
Project planning
Costing and evaluation
Database design and implementation
Programming
Interface design
Reporting and presenting
In addition to practical work placements and projects, your study in IT will be enhanced through access to the all-digital ICT Building where you can use the latest PC and Mac computers to programme web application software, create 3D animations, edit digital video productions and learn to command all the ingredients of a digital world. The building has a fully-equipped television studio, along with radio and audio studios and video editing suites.
