Overview

IT is all about the application of technology to solve business, organisational, or societial problems. We prepare graduates to be technically savvy, creative, and flexible. Our information technology degree is designed to meet industry's evolving IT needs. Develop your skills in programming, AI, cyber security, and cloud computing.

As our IT degree includes a specialisation pathway, you may go on to use your specialist knowledge and information technology skills in industries such as health, education, business, climate science and beyond.

Key facts of the Bachelor of Information Technology at The University of Newcastle

Enjoy great employment prospects and go on to work in dynamic sectors at the forefront of discovery and innovation. You could work across almost every industry and not-for-profit organisation. You could go on to work for organisations like Google, Amazon, Facebook or Apple.
You may go on to use your specialist knowledge and skills in industries such as health, education, business, climate science and beyond.
Newcastle is part of a highly engaged start-up community, and our students are able to utilise their proximity to undertake work-integrated-learning with these organisations.
Professional outcomes:

Mobile App Designer
Software Developer
Games Designer
IT Analyst
IT Project Manager
Infrastructure Business Analyst

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computing Fundamentals

Database and Information Management

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Web Technologies

Object Oriented Programming
Applied Artificial Intelligence

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

50

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia
Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction View 169 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

50

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60

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 044439E

As part of your application you will need to provide scanned coloured original or certified copies of original documents.

Examples of documents that you may need to provide are:

Academic transcript
Completion certificate
Evidence of English proficiency
Passport biometric page
For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.
Course / subject outlines if you wish to apply for credit for previous studies undertaken

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

39320 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39320 AUD per year during 36 months.

• If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place your study is supported by the Government • Full-fee domestic students pay vary depending on what you're studying

Living costs for Newcastle

1333 - 2400 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

Australia
Singapore

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Key facts of the Bachelor of Information Technology at The University of Newcastle

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Newcastle

Funding

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