Bachelor of Information Technology

The programme can be completed within 16 - 28* months, depending on number of exemptions.

Lesson Duration: Average of 2 – 3 hours per session

Terms: 4 modules in a trimester

*Only for students with direct entry to academic year 2.

Blended (City Campus & online)

Core Modules - 140 units

• Computing Fundamentals
• Database and Information Management
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals
• Web Technologies
• Object Oriented Programming
• Systems and Network Administration
• Applied Artificial Intelligence
• Business Analysis
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer Science and Information Technology Work Integrated Learning Part A
• Computer Science and Information Technology Work Integrated Learning Part B
• Project Management
• Professional Practice in IT

ICT Developer Major (60 Units)

Compulsory Modules - 60 units of the following:
• Discrete Mathematics
• Data Structures
• Mobile Application Programming
• The Digital Economy
• Web Programming
• Games Design

Intake months:

• January
• May
• September

Minimum Class Size

• 10

Maximum Candidature

• 8 years

Upon successful completion of all required modules, students will be awarded the Bachelor of Information Technology by The University of Newcastle, Australia.

• GCE A-Levels (Minimum 3 subjects in H2 level or 2 subjects at H2 level and 2 subjects at H1 level); OR
• 3-year Diploma from local Polytechnic; OR
• PSB Academy Diploma in Infocomm Technology; OR
• PSB Academy Diploma in Network Defence and Forensic Countermeasures; OR
• Other Diploma or equivalent qualification would be assessed on a case by case basis

Entry  requirements  (program  code  11497)  for  international  students  can  be  found  at https://www.newcastle.edu.au/international/study-with-us/undergraduate/undergraduate-entry-requirements

Minimum Age Requirement

• 16 years old

The minimum age requirement is stated in the UON Admission Procedure Manual -Coursework Programs Section 2 - Admission, Admissions - General (18) d. be a minimum of 16 years of age at 1 March of the year of admission. Applicants under the age of 16 years may apply directly to the Vice-Chancellor for consideration.

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement through one of the following methods:

English Language Tests

• GCSE - English Language or Literature
• IGCSE - A level English or Humanities
• • Overall Score: Minimum Grade C
• IELTS Academic
  • Overall Score: 6.0
  • Section minimums are: 6.0 R/L/S/W
• TOEFL IBT
  • Overall Score: 60
  • Minimum Individual Skills Test: R: 13, L: 12, S: 18 and Writing: 21
• PTE Academic (GSE)
  • Overall Score: 50
  • Section Minimum: 54
• PSB Certificate in Academic English (PSB CAE)
  • Students must obtain 60% or more in each of the 4 exams. Each of the 4 exams is of equal weighting.

English language test scores must be less than 2 years old at the date of application to the University of Newcastle.

The English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy will outline in detail what UON’s requirements are for admission. Applicants should review the Flowchart and Requirements tables (accessible in from the Policy - Associated Information) for additional information on the variety of qualifications and/or recognised English exams will satisfy the requirements.

Singapore-based & International Students

• Academic Year 1 Entry: S$49,442.40
• Academic Year 2 Entry: S$32,961.60

Progressing Students 

• Singapore-Based Students: S$31,313.52
• International Students: S$32,961.60

Singapore-based Students

• Application Fee (New Students): S$160.00
• Student Development and Administration Fee: S$400.00

International Students

• Application Fee (New Students): S$490.00
• Student Development and Administration Fee (New Students): S$1,250.00
• Student Development and Administration Fee (Progressing Students): S$550.00