Overview

Throughout the Information Technology (Network Engineering) degree from Charles Sturt University you'll gain foundational IT and web systems skills, then sync your study with your tech career plans. Learn to effectively use information communications technology. Choose a software development major. Investigate cyber security. Master software and app development design. Or focus on web development. Hone skills essential to any workplace, like communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Collaborate with other information technology students. Plus, you'll gain experience alongside global industry experts with paid internships at IBM.

Study our transformative IT course online or through a mix of digital and in-person learning. Accreditation by the Australian Computer Society means that when you graduate, you'll be perfectly positioned to take your career in information technology anywhere.

This course is part of an articulated programme of study. Articulated programmes allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Career opportunities:

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

Cyber security
Data analytics
Information technology analystics
Network administration
Network engineering
Software development
Web systems and development

What you will study:

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Systems
Systems Analysis and Design
Internet Technologies
ICT Project Management
Network Forensics
Personal Portfolio
Ethics and Professional Practice
IT Work Placement

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-22 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-27 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Bathurst, Australia

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 184 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Cricos: 012006F
A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors).
Completion of the HSC (or equivalent) with strong performance (such as 60% or higher marks) in subjects in the Information Technology area.
Successful completion of at least two appropriate standard IT university-level subjects.
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.
IT related professional certifications such as from CISCO, Microsoft, IBM and other professional industries.
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.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.

Work experience

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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33600 AUD / year

≈ 33600 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10516 AUD / year

≈ 10516 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic student fees: Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS)

Living costs

Bathurst

Australia

1260 - 2250 AUD / month

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