Have you been intrigued by what goes on behind the scenes of every IT department in an organisation? And would love the challenge of developing creative solutions to problems?
 

The Bachelor of Information Technology (with majors in Business Information & Communication Technology and Software Development & Applications) is a multi-disciplinary programme which hones your skills in developing application solutions and building robust business systems. This unique combination ensures that you are exposed to I.T. in various settings, so that you may apply your I.T. expertise to address real world problems and needs of modern organisations.

Professional Accreditation

The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) programmes offered by The University of Newcastle, Australia (in conjunction with PSB Academy) enjoy accreditation by The Australian Computer Society (ACS). Graduates from the BIT are eligible to apply to become members of The ACS. For more information about the benefits of ACS membership, please visit: http://www.acs.org.au/index.cfm?action=show&conID=memberbenefits
 

The University's Accolades

• Awarded an Overall Maximum Rating of 5-Stars
  (QS Stars, 2011)
• Ranked 11th in Australia
  (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2011 - 2012)
• Ranked 7th in Australia for research that is well above world standard'
  (Excellence in Research for Australia, 2012)
• 1 out of 2 ERA awarded universities to achieve 'well above world standard for civil engineering and mechanical engineering
  (Excellence in Research for Australia, 2012)
• Associate member of The Group of Eight Deans of Engineering and Associates Group of Eight Australia

Your Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the programme, you will be equipped to take advantage of career opportunities in the following professions:

• Analyst Programmer
• Application Specialist
• Business Analyst
• Database Applications Developer
• I.T Administrator
• Information System Officer
• Project Manager
• Programmer

Programme Structure

• This programme consists of 32 modules
• 2 semesters in Year 1; 3 trimesters in Year 2 and 3
• 4 modules are taught in each semester / trimester by both University faculty and local lecturers

This programme is specially designed with the objective of giving students with GCE 'O' Levels or its equivalent a head start for the bachelor degree programme. Year 1 consists of bridging components which are meant to prepare students for the bachelor degree programme. Year 2 and 3 represent an accelerated programme which allows a typical 3-year programme to be completed in 2 years.

Students may also enjoy the benefit of transferring or completing their studies on campus in Australia.
 

Programme Outline

Delivery of modules may not follow the sequence above and are subject to changes.

Assessment and Examination

Assessments may include assignments, tests, projects, and final examinations.

Duration

The programme can be completed within 3 years. For students granted with exemptions, this programme may be completed within 2 years.

Intakes

Local Application (Fees, Entry Requirements & Exemptions)

The entry requirements for local students are:

• A minimum of 5 GCE 'O' level credits including English (Second languages are excluded).

An applicant for a place at the University of Newcastle who does not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Details of this policy can be found here.

Applicants without the required average grades may also apply but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the University.

Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirements of this degree and possess the following qualifications may be exempted from Year 1:

• GCE 'A' levels (minimum 3 'A' level passes including Mathematics, excluding General Paper) and meeting the minimum entry requirement of the programme; or
• Diploma from a local polytechnic or other recognised institutions; or
• Higher NITEC

Applicants with Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas in related studies from polytechnics or other recognised institutions may be considered for advance standing into the Year 2 courses.  

Graduates of PSB Academy can enjoy fee rebates for subsequent programmes. Please contact your Programme Consultant for more details.

* All fees are inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
* Course fee excludes textbooks
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International Application (Fees, Entry Requirements & Exemptions)

For entry requirements of international students, please click here.
  

* All fees are inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
* Course fee excludes textbooks
* Click here to view other charges for students

Graduation Requirements

For more information on graduation requirements, please click here: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/program/11497.html.

Enquiry Form

To find out more about the programme, please fill up the form below:

- updated on March 2013