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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 2019
A$23,200
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$69,600
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.
  • Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 012091
  • Moreton Bay From 2020
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 64
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 2019
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
24
Total units
288
Footnotes
  • Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.

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 accreditation (Professional) with the Australian Computer Society.

Program structure

Introductory courses (8) 96 units

BUS101 Japanese A
BUS104 Japanese B
BUS106 Japanese C
COR109 Japanese D
ICT110 Japanese E
ICT112 Japanese F
ICT115 Forces of Change in International Politics
ICT120 International Justice and Human Rights

Developing and Graduate courses (3) 36 units

ICT351 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
ICT352 Industry Project 1: International Studies

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:

ICT341 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
ICT342 International Relations: Theory and Practice

Minor and Elective courses (13) 156 units

Select 3 minors from:

The remaining elective* courses may be chosen from the undergraduate elective course options.

*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
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
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