Degree Transfer Information Technology at the University of Newcastle College of International Education (CIE) is a pathway program for international students who want to enter Year 2 of an information technology or computer science degree at the University of Newcastle. CIE states that Degree Transfer students study the same curriculum as Year 1 bachelor’s students, with Academic English units added to support the transition to university study.

Key benefits include:

• Direct pathway to Year 2 of five eligible University of Newcastle degree options.
• The academic curriculum is aligned with Year 1 of the relevant University bachelor’s degrees.
• Students develop foundations in computing, databases, programming, web technologies and object-oriented programming.
• Academic English A and Academic English B are included to strengthen academic communication and study skills.
• Students can select directed courses according to their intended IT/computing pathway.
• Study takes place at the University’s Callaghan campus, giving students access to University facilities and resources.
• The pathway can lead into IT, computer science, business technology, systems development and combined IT/business study.
• CIE's published prospectus highlights the University of Newcastle's strong computer science and information systems standing, including a top-200 global position for Computer Science and Information Systems in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The current Degree Transfer Information Technology program consists of six core courses and four directed courses.

Core courses:

• COMP1010 Computing Fundamentals
• COMP1140 Database and Information Management
• SENG1050 Web Technologies
• SENG1110 Object Oriented Programming
• Academic English A
• Academic English B

Directed-course options include:

• ACFI1001 Accounting for Decision Makers
• ENGG1003 Introduction to Procedural Programming
• MATH1110 Maths for Engineering, Science and Tech 1
• MATH1510 Discrete Mathematics
• SENG1120 Data Structures
• STAT1060 Business Decision Making

The subjects provide preparation in:

• Computing fundamentals
• Database and information management
• Web technologies
• Object-oriented programming
• Programming
• Discrete mathematics
• Data structures
• Statistics and business decision-making
• Academic English and university study skills

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Degree Transfer Information Technology program itself does not have separate formal specialisations. Instead, students can progress into the following University of Newcastle degree options:

1. Bachelor of Information Technology
2. Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Technology)
3. Bachelor of Information Technology (Systems Development)
4. Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Business
5. Bachelor of Computer Science 

Programme Highlights

• Program: Degree Transfer Information Technology
• CRICOS code: 104610J
• Duration: 12 months
• Structure: 2 semesters
• Courses: 10
• 2026 program fee: AUD 38,900
• Intakes: January and August
• Campus: Newcastle Callaghan Campus
• Pathway: Year 1 equivalent ? Year 2 of an eligible University of Newcastle degree
• Five progression degree options
• Six core courses
• Four directed courses
• Academic English A and B included
• Study areas include programming, databases, web technologies, computing, data structures and mathematics.

Career Outcomes

Degree Transfer Information Technology is a pathway program, so career outcomes ultimately depend on the University of Newcastle bachelor's degree completed after progression.

Depending on the selected major and degree, CIE identifies potential IT-related positions including:

• Web developer
• Digital producer
• Games designer
• Web and multimedia producer
• Digital project manager
• Digital marketing specialist
• Animator
• Software developer
• Software application support specialist
• Mobile app designer
• Technical software consultant
• Software development project manager
• E-learning developer
• Finance software analyst
• Enterprise architect
• Infrastructure business analyst
• Systems analyst
• IT project manager
• Desktop systems specialist
• IT and communications advisor 

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The latest CIE information currently available shows:

• 2026 program fee: AUD 38,900.
• CRICOS code: 104610J.
• Duration: 12 months.
• Intakes: January and August.
• Location: Newcastle Callaghan Campus.
• 10-course structure.
• Five Year 2 progression options.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students normally require an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

The Australian Department of Home Affairs states that Student visa applicants must, among other requirements:

• Be enrolled in an eligible course.
• Hold a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) when the visa is decided.
• Hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Meet applicable health and character requirements.
• Meet the Genuine Student requirement.
• Provide financial-capacity evidence where required by the applicant's document checklist.