Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

Domestic
International

Program code

BU381

Award abbreviation

BICT

Study locations QTAC code

Sunshine Coast 012091
Moreton Bay 014091^

Minimum selection threshold

OP - 18 Rank - 64

Duration

3 years full time or equivalent part time

Commence

Semester 1 or Semester 2

Study mode

Blended Learning

Recommended prior study

English; Maths A, B or C

Fee type 2020

Commonwealth supported places

Total courses

Total units

288

^First year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020 subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.

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CRICOS code

048930F

Study locations

Sunshine Coast
Moreton Bay

Commence

Semester 1 or Semester 2

Program length (full-time)

3 years

Annual tuition fee 2020

A$24,000

Estimated total tuition fee *

A$72,000

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 2020 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 year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020 subject to external accreditation for Moreton Bay campus offering.

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Student profile

Program coordinator

Dr Jacqueline Blake

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.

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. Our program is fully accredited (Professional) with the Australian Computer Society and your skills translate across borders to give you the perfect qualification for a career in Australia or overseas.

Career opportunities

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

Membership

Australian Computer Society.

Accreditation

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

USC Moreton Bay 2020: Here comes the sun

Study at USC Moreton Bay

Australia's newest university campus — USC Moreton Bay is opening at Petrie in Semester 1, 2020. Choose from almost 50 undergraduate degrees with applications open from August 2019.

Study Business, IT and tourism

USC offers a range of programs in business, IT and tourism

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Program structure

Total units:

Study sequence

Program structure

Introductory courses (7) 84 units

BUS101 Exploring Business Research
BUS104 Discovering Management
COR109 Communication and Thought
ICT110 Introduction to Data Science
ICT112 Creative Problem Solving with Programming
ICT115 Introduction to Systems Design
ICT120 Introduction to Computer Networks

Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units

ICT211 Database Design
ICT310 Systems Analysis and Design
ICT342 ICT Industry Project
ICT351 ICT Professional Practice
ICT352 Project Management

PLUS select 1 major (8) 96 units from:

Information Systems
Web and Mobile Development

Elective courses (4) 48 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.

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

Total units: 288

Recommended study sequences

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

Am I eligible to apply?

Confirm that you meet the program specific admission requirements, prerequisites and recommended prior study outlined on Why study this program?
Confirm that you meet the general undergraduate admission requirements and English Language Proficiency requirements
Refer to the application dates for cut-off dates and deadlines
Check your eligibility for credit
Refer also to the Student Profile for a representation of the likely peer cohort studying this program.

Domestic students

Apply via Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) — Use the relevant QTAC code specified on Why study this program?

Exceptions

The below applicants can apply online directly to USC:

Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) student currently enrolled in, or have had an enrolment in the previous two years
USC students who have completed an undergraduate program within the last two years, or are due to complete their program prior to their proposed semester of commencement
USC / TAFE Articulation program students
USC students who are currently enrolled in one program and want to study another program concurrently
Former USC student who has been excluded from study at USC

International students

Apply direct to USC International

More information

Search for answers, ask questions or contact Student Central
International students should contact USC International

New to USC?

Once you have applied and received your offer of a place from USC, follow the steps to Get Started at USC to respond to your offer, plan your study and enrol in the correct courses (subjects).

Continuing students

Before you enrol it's important to check your commencing program structure and the published recommended study sequence to make sure you study the right courses at the right time and will be ready to graduate from your degree when you plan to.

To better understand your program structure and for instructions on how to review your progress and plan your remaining courses, visit the Managing your progression page.

Visit How do I enrol? for enrolment instructions and key dates.

Need assistance?

View step-by-step instructions to enrol at How do I enrol?

Refer to the Academic Calendar for key dates, including the last day to add, drop or swap a course or class and Census dates.

Search for answers and ask questions about enrolling or contact Student Central.

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology