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Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology

A degree in information communication technology will equip you with the digital skills necessary to navigate shifting technological terrain.

Undergraduate

Qualification

3 years full-time

Duration

Mar, Jul, Nov

Start Date

24

Units

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Learning Mode

$23,850*

Fees

‘The flexibility to study at my own pace and my own time was perfect and allowed me to finish my degree in around 3 years, using every [teaching period] I could.’

Jacob, Swinburne Online graduate

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As a User Interface Designer, you’ll have a strong future ahead of you, with a 12.9% increase expected in the next five years.

Our Information Technology courses have been awarded a five-star rating by the Good Universities Guide.

‘The flexibility to study at my own pace and my own time was perfect and allowed me to finish my degree in around 3 years, using every [teaching period] I could.’

Jacob, Swinburne Online graduate

12.9% ▴

As a User Interface Designer, you’ll have a strong future ahead of you, with a 12.9% increase expected in the next five years.

Our Information Technology courses have been awarded a five-star rating by the Good Universities Guide.

The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology is unique in that you complete two majors: network technology and software technology.

With its focus on practical problem-solving, this course provides you with a thorough understanding of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) principles, equipping you with the skills needed to succeed in a growing industry. There are a wide variety of career paths open to ICT professionals, and the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology will ensure you graduate work ready.

You will gain cutting-edge information technology skills, including the use of specialised software, to be able to confidently apply ICT solutions in a professional setting. You will also learn essential workplace skills such as effective communication, stakeholder management, and legal and ethical practice.

The course is accredited at Professional Level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

What will you learn?

  • Project management: Identify the need for ICT solutions, elicit information from the relevant stakeholders about the requirements for the solution and research and plan solutions according to the requirements identified.
  • ICT issue assessment: Assess and analyse the appropriateness of methodologies and technologies for the design and implementation of ICT solutions.
  • Research and implementation: Research, evaluate and discuss the suitability and procurement options of alternatives for a given purpose.
  • Sourcing software: Identify and analyse situations that require investigations about methodologies, practices, technologies, ethical and legal issues and source the generic and specialised software tools used by IT professionals.
  • Professional communication: Communicate effectively using written and spoken English in a professional context, adapt personal interaction style to a given audience, work efficiently in a team, guide and direct other team members, identify the pertinent legal and ethical issues and be familiar with the generic and specialised software tools used by IT professionals
  • Applying technologies: Demonstrate problem-solving skills to apply technologies to new situations when implementing, maintaining, documenting and troubleshooting small-scale systems.
  • Understanding technologies: Demonstrate an appropriate knowledge of the technologies that make up ICT infrastructure and articulate the relationships and interdependencies between technologies.

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Flexible study

What does flexible study mean for me?

Studying at Swinburne Online gives you the freedom to study how it suits you. Decide when and where it fits in with your life and tailor your study journey to your own needs. Get a world-class degree without giving up what’s important.

Flexible study at Swinburne Online

Set a study pace that work with what’s going on in your life. If you’re unsure about how much you can commit to, we can offer part-time options and the option of increasing your unit load as your progress. Interested in fast-tracking your studies? You also have the opportunity to complete up to 12 units per year.

You don’t have to put your life on hold to study. Prioritise what matters to you and fit study around family, work and personal commitments through a course that is flexibly designed for online learners.

Start when it suits. Swinburne Online offers multiple intake dates and flexible unit availability, so you can choose when you begin your studies or if you need to take a break.

Flexible study requires flexible support. As a Swinburne Online student, you’ll have support for extended hours, seven days a week, with Student Advisors available to help with anything from tech support to research advice and dedicated online tutors in each of your units.

Structure

Your course structure

The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology consists of 24 units, including 20 core units and four elective units.

In your final year, you will complete a Capstone Industry Project unit that combines your theoretical knowledge with practical scenarios. This unit aims to consolidate and integrate your learning with real-world practice and facilitate a successful transition from academic learning environment to work environment.

Studying an ICT course with Swinburne Online is a unique opportunity. Our courses are at the forefront of industry and provide you with the practical skills to success come graduation. View all units in your bachelor’s degree.

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How you'll learn

Learning designed for online

Your study journey with Swinburne Online is tailored to the digital space. You’ll study in a dynamic virtual classroom environment, interact with your peers in the custom-built social platform, and receive support at the times you need it from advisors who understand studying online.

Your online study journey

You’ll complete each of your units in Canvas, your online classroom, and be guided through coursework by an online tutor with real-world experience in your field of study. Canvas is where you’ll access classes, assignments and discussion boards with your peers.

The Student Hub is your online campus, where you’ll access the support and resources to assist you throughout your study journey. From managing your course to technical support and library resources, you’ll find it all in one easy location.

Swinburne Online will be there for you each step of the way. From enrolment through to graduation, we offer extended, flexible support in each of your units and advisors to assist with anything from technical support to referencing and assignment tips.

Entry requirements

  • Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).
  • Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and/or upon completion of the STAT test.

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.

VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent.

If you are applying as an international student, please view the English Language Requirements.

Fees

The estimated fee for this course is $23,850*.

Commonwealth provided loans are available to assist eligible students to pay their course fees and there are a range of university, government and privately funded scholarships and prizes.

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Course fees may change without notice and will be affected by a student’s unit selection and any credit awarded in recognition of previous academic experience.

This course is offered to domestic and offshore international students. Depending on your citizenship, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place.

Domestic students also contribute to student services and amenities via an annual fee.

Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. You may be eligible for Swinburne Scholarships.

Career Outcomes

Stay ahead of the curve with Swinburne Online

Our graduates work in a range of rewarding roles and industries. The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology prioritises enhancing your practical capabilities so that you can graduate with a work-ready skill set. You will:

  • Work on an ICT capstone project unit
  • Learn the workplace skills that underpin and enhance all your technical knowledge
  • Learn from industry leaders.

In this dynamic role, you’ll use data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to key stakeholders.

Manage a team of implementation specialists responsible for the implementation of technical systems, software and hardware.

Analyse existing security procedures and suggest changes for increased efficiency and security.

Ensure that all work completed in IT are assessed in terms of vulnerabilities and exposure to attack.

With an adaptable programming toolkit, collaborate in the design and implementation of web-based applications, troubleshooting issues as they arise.

Design and monitor different user interfaces and software systems for web platforms and other applications.

Objectively analyse and recommend the correct combination of IT requirements components to achieve specific business goals.

Design and maintain complex data management solutions that are accessible and secure.

Analyse and interpret complex data sets and transform that information into actionable business solutions.

Accreditations

The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology is accredited at Professional Level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Testimonial

‘I truly valued the ability to study at my own pace, and to be able to absorb all the concepts in my own space at home.’

Lauren

Swinburne Online graduate

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