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Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
This bachelor degree gives a broad grounding in computing, including programming, networks, data and security.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 48.2
- Lowest offered at University of the Sunshine Coast, 2026
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- NSW, QLD, WA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Information and Communications 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 computers, networks and digital systems
- patience for solving technical problems step by step
- good communication skills for working with others
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 3 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 Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)
Western Sydney University
4 campuses, NSW
4.2from 1,872 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 55.05 lowest
- (65 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
- Good academic experience and learning
What to weigh up
- Admin can be slow to respond
Stanley College
Perth, WA
4.3from 882 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Website for University of the Sunshine Coast (opens in a new tab)
University of the Sunshine Coast
Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, QLD
4.5from 591 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 48.2 lowest
- (52.2 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Jul 2027
- Fee
- $10,519 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology.
- Programming
- Computer networks
- Cyber security
- Data and databases
- Web and software development
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?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?