Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

Drive business innovation and give the world an innovative, green and sustainable future.

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.

CRICOS code
048930F
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Semester tuition fee 2015
A$9,500
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$57,000
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
  • * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast * 012091
Refer to the program footnotes
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 61
UniSC program code
BU381
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2015
  • What will I pay?
Total units
288
Footnotes
  • * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.

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.

If you enjoy problem solving, designing artificial worlds, or making ideas come to life, our Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology degree gives you the skills to work on the cutting-edge of technology.

On top of several core computing and business courses, choose three areas to specialise in such as data storage, software development, systems design, information systems, telecommunications and networks and serious games development. Gain hands-on experience with the internship course to work in an ICT company. Our program is fully accredited (Professional) with the Australian Computer Society and your skills translate across borders to give you the perfect qualification for a career in Australia or overseas.

Career opportunities

Business analyst, Systems analyst, information and communication technology specialist, systems architecture/integration, database programming, Web programming.

Membership

Australian Computer Society.

Accreditation

This program is fully accredited (Professional) with the Australian Computer Society.

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Program structure

Introductory courses (8)

BUS101 Introductory Bioscience
BUS104 Human Physiology
BUS106 Human Anatomy
COR109 Coastal and Marine Ecology
ICT110 Weather and Climate
ICT112 Earth Observation: Remote Sensing and Surveying
ICT115 Climate and Hydrology Systems
ICT120 Climate Change Mitigation

Advanced courses (3)

ICT351 Haematology
ICT352 Mathematics Foundations

PLUS select 1 course from:

ICT341 Environment and Health
ICT342 Public Health Foundations

Minor and Elective courses (13)

Select 3 minors from the options below:

The remaining elective* courses may be chosen from either (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

*The number of elective courses may vary depending on the minor combinations chosen.

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 8 required introductory level (100 coded) courses
  • Complete 3 required advanced level (200/300 coded) courses
  • Complete 3 minors from those listed below
  • The remaining elective courses may be from either Faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering)
  • The number of elective courses may vary depending on the minor combinations chosen
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including core courses
  • Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Communication, School of Social Sciences or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
  • Register any selected Majors or Minors with your Faculty
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Faculty Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.