About the course

This specialisation is for the students who are interested in computer programming, and software and application development. The specialisation begins with the basic programming principles and then discusses the advanced professional programming concepts for the production of quality software. Students taking this specialisation also learn fundamental mobile applications development concepts.

　　Career opportunities

　　When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:

　　Cyber security specialist

　　Data and risk analyst

　　Information technology analyst

　　Network administrator

　　Network engineer

　　Software developer

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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
Session 1 (February), 2024	Port Macquarie
Session 1 (February), 2024	Darlinghurst
Session 2 (July), 2024	Port Macquarie
Session 2 (July), 2024	Darlinghurst
Session 3 (November), 2024	Darlinghurst
Session 1 (February), 2025	Port Macquarie
Session 1 (February), 2025	Darlinghurst
Session 2 (July), 2025	Port Macquarie
Session 2 (July), 2025	Darlinghurst
Session 3 (November), 2025	Port Macquarie
Session 3 (November), 2025	Darlinghurst
Session 1 (February), 2026	Port Macquarie
Session 1 (February), 2026	Darlinghurst
Session 2 (July), 2026	Port Macquarie
Session 2 (July), 2026	Darlinghurst
Session 3 (November), 2026	Darlinghurst

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Charles Sturt University

Minimum Selection Rank required for consideration: 60.00

　　A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with an ATAR of at least 55 (including adjustment factors).

　　OR

　　Completion of the HSC (or equivalent) with strong performance (such as 60% or higher marks) in subjects in the Information Technology area.

　　OR

　　Successful completion of at least two appropriate standard IT university-level subjects.

　　OR

　　For recent school leavers, a report from the School Principal, equivalent to that used in the School Recommendation Scheme (SRS), recommending the applicant as well-suited for university study.

　　OR

　　IT related professional certifications such as from CISCO, Microsoft, IBM and other professional industries.

　　OR

　　Two years relevant professional IT work experience (i.e. in areas such as programmer, analyst, systems administration, help desk, network support but NOT clerical roles such as data entry or secretarial) demonstrated by a detailed resume.

　　OR

　　A completed AQF Certificate III in Information Technology (including any specialisation of Information Technology) or a completed AQF Certificate III in an area related to Information Technology.

　　OR

　　Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.

　　IELTS 6.0, no score lower than 5.5

　　TOEFL IBT - 60

　　TOEFL PBT - 550

　　International Baccalaureate (IB) - 24

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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

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　　801st / 1250

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