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Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

Drive business innovation.

We live in an ICT age: computers, smartphones and networks are used by everyone, everywhere, to enable and drive innovation. If you enjoy problem solving, designing artificial worlds, or making ideas come to life, this program develops the skills you need to work on the cutting-edge of technology.

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
048930F
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Annual tuition fee 2018
A$22,000
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$66,000
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 is not available to international students on a Student visa.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 012091
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 2018
  • What will I pay?
Total courses
24
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 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, to enable and drive innovation. If you enjoy problem solving, designing artificial worlds, or making ideas come to life, this program develops the skills you need to work on the cutting-edge of technology.

  • Understand computing technology, and use it to create innovative solutions for people and organisations
  • Specialise in your choice of three fields, including data storage, software development, information systems, telecommunications and networks and serious games development
  • Gain hands-on experience through a professional ICT internship
  • Build skills that translate across national or industry borders
Career opportunities

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

Membership

Australian Computer Society.

Accreditation

Australian Computer Society (ACS) Accredited Logo

This program has conditional accreditation (Professional) with the Australian Computer Society.

Program structure

Introductory courses (8) 96 units

BUS101 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology
BUS104 Plant Diversity and Ecology
BUS106 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
COR109 Coastal and Marine Ecology
ICT110 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
ICT112 Agricultural and Forest Ecology
ICT115 Plant Growth and Reproduction
ICT120 Communication and Thought

Developing and Graduate courses (3) 36 units

ICT351 Foundations of Australian Law A
ICT352 Foundations of Australian Law B

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:

ICT341 Criminal Law and Procedure A
ICT342 Criminal Law and Procedure B

Minor and Elective courses (13) 156 units

Select 3 minors from:

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

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

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • 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
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses
  • Apply to register your selected major and/or minor