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Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
This bachelor degree covers the technology behind networks, websites, apps and databases.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 50.1
- Lowest offered at University of Tasmania, 2022
- How you can study
- On campus
- Includes a work placement
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- VIC, TAS
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how technology solves everyday problems
- curiosity about how computers and networks work
- patience for learning technical details step by step
- good communication skills for explaining technical ideas
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Network Engineer
Network engineers design, build and maintain the networks that carry an organisation's data, and they are the people called when a connection drops or slows down.
Median pay$120,100
Network Architect
A network architect designs the data networks an organisation runs on, deciding how its sites, systems and cloud services connect, perform and stay secure.
Median pay$124,800 (estimate)
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for University of Tasmania (opens in a new tab)
University of Tasmania
Hobart, Launceston, TAS
4.2from 775 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 50.1 lowest
- (50.1 median, 2022)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, VIC
4.0from 1,190 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology.
- Networking
- Programming for web and apps
- Database design
- Systems and support
- Specialist ICT study
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
This is a bachelor degree in information and communication technology. It suits people who want to build a career in the ICT field.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.