Drive business innovation.
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.
- 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.
- ^ First- and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay from Semester 1, 2021. Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
- * Online option subject to external accreditation
- ^ First- and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay from Semester 1, 2021. Subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.
- * Online option subject to external accreditation
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 whether you want to specialise in developing Web and Mobile apps, or in developing and using Information Systems to solve business problems for people. Gain hands-on experience with the internship course to work in an ICT company.
Career opportunities
Business analyst, Systems analyst, information and communication technology specialist, systems architecture/integration, database programming, Web programming.
Program structure
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
BUS101 International Security
BUS104 Politics and the Media
ICT110 Politics and Security in East Asia
ICT112 Internship in Politics and Public Policy
ICT115 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
ICT120 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
ICT211 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
ICT310 International Relations: Theory and Practice
ICT342 Politics of the USA
ICT351 Forces of Change in International Politics
ICT352 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
PLUS select 1 major (8) 96 units from:
Information Systems
Web and Mobile Development
Elective courses (5) 60 units
The remaining elective* courses may be chosen from the undergraduate elective course options.
*Where there is overlap between required program courses and the major further electives will be required.
Recommended elective ICT341
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
- (Sippy Downs) Information Systems Major - Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Sippy Downs) Information Systems Major - Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (Sippy Downs) Web and Mobile Development Major - Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Moreton Bay) Information Systems Major - Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Moreton Bay) Web and Mobile Development Major - Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Moreton Bay) Information Systems Major - Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (Sippy Downs) Web and Mobile Development Major - Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (Moreton Bay) Web and Mobile Development Major - Semester 2 commencement (July)
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