Bachelor of Information Technology

This information technology degree provides strong technical foundations blended with an understanding of people, organisations and complex systems.

The programme makes extensive use of real-world problems to produce graduates who are technically competent, creative and able to adapt to the workplace.

Students are exposed to the use if IT in various settings, concentrating on traditional business uses of IT. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, teamwork, and social and professional responsibility.

It is expected that many graduates of this programme will go on to leadership roles in companies involved in the development or innovative application of information technologies.

Graduation Requirements

Upon successful completion of all required modules, students will be awarded the Bachelor of Information Technology by The University of Newcastle, Australia.

English Language Requirement

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement through one of the following methods:

English Language Tests

• GCSE – English Language or Literature
• IGCSE – A level English or Humanities
• Overall Score: Minimum Grade C
• IELTS Academic
• Overall Score: 6.0
• Section minimums are: 6.0 R/L/S/W
• TOEFL IBT
• Overall Score: 60
• Minimum Individual Skills Test: R: 13, L: 12, S: 18 and Writing: 21

PTE Academic (GSE)

• Overall Score: 50
• Section Minimum: 54

PSB Certificate in Academic English (PSB CAE)

• Students must obtain 60% or more in each of the 4 exams. Each of the 4 exams is of equal weighting.