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Universities Australia University of the Sunshine Coast Courses Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

University of the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 24,400
Country Rank#35
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

We live in an ICT age: computers, smartphones and networks are used by everyone, everywhere, as an enabler and driver of innovation. There is great demand for graduates who understand computing technology and create innovative solutions to help people and benefit organisations.

In this program you will:

Develop vital skills in problem solving, designing artificial worlds and making ideas come to life while working on cutting-edge technology
Study the foundations of computing and business, along with courses in cyber security, programming and project management
Develop specialist skills in data management, and in developing and using information systems to solve business problems
Build hands-on experience through a professional work integrated learning course
Complete placements designed to get you job-ready
Gain industry certification (Microsoft, ITS, Cisco and more) at no extra cost as you complete courses

Course Content
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
- BUS104 Discovering Management
- DES105 Design Methods
- ICT110 Introduction to Data Science
- ICT112 Programming Fundamentals
- ICT115 Introduction to Systems Design
- ICT120 Computer Networks
- SEC100 Foundations of Computer Security
- SCI110 Science Research Methods
Developing courses (6) 72 units
- DES221 Introduction to Interactive Media
- DES222 Responsive Design and Wearable Technologies
- DIG202 Bringing Data to Life
- ENS253 Geographic Information Science and Technology
- ICT200 Systems Analysis and Design
- ICT211 Database Design
Graduate courses (5) 60 units
- ICT320 Database Programming
- ICT342 ICT Industry Project
- ICT351 ICT Professional Practice
- ICT352 Project Management
- SEC303 Device & Network Security
Required courses from a specified list (5) 60 units

Select a total of 24 units from:
- CSC201 Data Structures and Algorithms
- CSC202 Mobile App Project
- ICT220 Wireless Communications
- ICT221 Object-Oriented Programming
Select a total of 36 units from:
- CSC301 Full Stack Web Development
- CSC302 Modelling and Testing
- CSC303 Cloud and DevOps
- DIG301 Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Organisations in the Digital Age
- SEC301 Cyber Security
- SEC302 Ethics in Cyber Security
- SEC304 Cryptography, Blockchain and Information Security
Entry Requirement
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

English Language Requirement
- IELTS (Academic) Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest
- TOEFL iBT Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 21 for writing
Fees & Scholarships
Annual tuition fee ($AUD)

A$24,400
Career Prospect
- Computer and information systems manager
- Computer systems analyst
- Database administrator
- Network and computer systems administrator
- Software developer

Cost Of Studying At University of the Sunshine Coast

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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