About the course

The study of Information technology (IT) is all about developing, building and maintaining software technology systems to meet the challenges faced by business and society. At the University of Newcastle we train IT graduates to be technically savvy, creative and flexible. Our information technology majors are designed to meet industry's evolving IT needs. You can focus your courses around business technology, learning to design and manage complex software systems critical for big corporations and government. You’ll be equipped to develop cloud-computing solutions or specialise in IT security. If your passion is media and entertainment you could learn to create exciting new games and 3D animations, devise new content delivery platforms or work for a digital media agency. Or, study systems development and learn to create apps and programs for just about any industry: manufacturing, healthcare, social enterprise, renewable energy, education. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (July), 2022	Ourimbah
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Callaghan
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Callaghan
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Callaghan
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Callaghan
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Callaghan
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Callaghan

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Newcastle

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

　　Further education like diplomas and university study can also be assessed for admission.

　　IELTS - 6.0 (Minimum 6.0 in Each Component), TOEFL iBT - 60 and TOEFL PBT - 500

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Newcastle. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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