Why Study/Key Benefits

The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), majoring in Information Technology, is a 3-year undergraduate degree focused on practical ICT knowledge and professional skills. The Information Technology major develops expertise in advanced web development, data visualisation, business systems design, requirements analysis and modelling.

Key benefits include:

• Study a broad ICT foundation while specialising in Information Technology.
• Develop skills in web and app programming, databases, systems analysis and business process modelling.
• Gain practical experience through Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning approach.
• Complete six professionally focused, industry-linked projects during the degree.
• Access industry-class ICT facilities, including network infrastructure with 17 network racks and 700 Cisco devices.
• Develop skills in working to client requirements, communicating stakeholder solutions, conducting risk assessments and identifying knowledge gaps.
• Graduate from an Australian Computer Society (ACS)-accredited ICT degree.

Programme Structure and Subjects/Topics

The degree consists of core ICT studies, the Information Technology major and additional study such as a second major, co-major, minor, advanced minor or electives.

Core units include:

• Web Development — COS10005
• ICT Inquiry Project — ICT10022
• Network Administration — TNE10005
• Introduction to Programming — COS10009
• Technology in an Indigenous Context Project — COS10025
• Fundamentals of Data Management — COS20015
• ICT Project A — ICT30017
• ICT Project B — ICT30018

The Information Technology major includes:

• Business Digitalisation — INF10024
• User Experience Design Project — ICT20025
• Systems Analysis and Design — INF20029
• Cyber Security for Business — INF20031
• Data Visualisation — COS30045
• Advanced Web Development — COS30020
• Business Process Modelling — INF30035
• ICT Innovation Project — ICT30016.

The major therefore covers topics such as:

• Advanced web development
• Data visualisation
• Business systems
• Requirements analysis
• Systems analysis and design
• Business digitalisation
• Cybersecurity for business
• Business process modelling
• User experience
• ICT innovation
• Database and data-management concepts.

Disciplines/Specialisations

The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology currently offers three majors:

• Information Technology
• Network Technology
• Software Technology

Programme Highlights

• 3-year Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology.
• Information Technology major comprising eight major units.
• 300 total credit points.
• ACS professional accreditation.
• Practical learning through industry-linked ICT projects.
• Six professionally focused industry-linked projects during the degree.
• Optional 6-month or 12-month professional placement.
• Access to specialist ICT laboratories and networking infrastructure.
• Opportunity to combine ICT with another major, co-major, minor, advanced minor or electives.
• Pathway options are available through Swinburne's Diploma of Information Technology and other pathway programmes.

Career Outcomes

Swinburne specifically identifies career opportunities associated with the Information Technology major including:

• Security and risk consultant
• Web developer
• Data visualisation specialist.

The broader Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology also lists career areas such as:

• Web developer
• Software designer
• Security consultant
• Mobile application developer. 

Latest Updates/Special Requirements

The course is currently published for 2027 international entry.

Current key details are:

• Course code: BA-ICT.
• CRICOS: 088401M.
• Campus: Hawthorn.
• Duration: 3 years full-time.
• Total course requirement: 300 credit points.
• 2027 intakes: 1 March and 2 August.
• 2027 application deadlines: 24 February and 28 July respectively.
• Information Technology is one of three available majors.
• International Student visa holders must study full-time and on campus.
• IELTS requirement: 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0.
• Work Integrated Learning is integrated into the bachelor's programme through professionally focused projects.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students studying this programme in Australia generally require a Student visa (subclass 500). Swinburne states that international students in Australia holding a Student visa must study full-time and on campus.

Key Student visa requirements include:

• A valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Meeting applicable English-language requirements.
• Meeting the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meeting health and character requirements.
• Providing financial-capacity evidence if required by the Department of Home Affairs.
• Complying with Student visa conditions.