Bachelor of Information and Communications TechnologyApproved Abbreviation: BICT
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3639.3
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 064013K
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2014 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
Commencement Year Spring 2013 - 3639.2 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
Commencement Year 2009 to Autumn 2013 - 3639.1 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
The Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology is a three year course accredited by the Australian Computer Society. It provides graduates with skills and knowledge in networking and IT applications development, along with the ability to apply practical ICT solutions in real-world situations. Units available offer a solid foundation across several domains including Networking, Databases, Systems Analysis & Design, Programming, Web and Mobile Technologies, Project Management, Professional Communications, Operating Systems and Human Computer Interaction. It also covers the necessary mathematical and statistical skills as needed by an ICT practitioner. The structure of the Course provides scope for electives, sub-majors or majors in further studies including the areas of Mobile Computing and Application Development, Entertainment Computing, Astroinformatics, Health Informatics, Social Media Analytics, Networking, Health Information Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Systems Security and IT Support. NB: Majors/ sub-majors may not be offered on all campuses.
Study Mode
Three years full-time.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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Accreditation
The Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology is accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at Professional level.
Admission
Assumed knowledge required: HSC Mathematics and any two units of HSC English
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English.
Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Recommended Sequence
Full-time - Start Year Intake
Year 1
Autumn session
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
| 100483 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 |
| 300585 | Systems Analysis and Design |
| 300700 | Statistical Decision Making |
Spring session
| 300104 | Database Design and Development |
And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
| 300582 | Technologies for Web Applications |
| 300095 | Computer Networks and Internets |
| 300144 | Object Oriented Analysis |
And one elective
Spring session
And two electives
Year 3
Autumn session
| 300570 | Human-Computer Interaction |
| 300578 | Professional Development |
| 300698 | Operating Systems Programming |
And one elective
Spring session
And three electives
Full-Time Mid Year Intake
Year 1
Spring session
| 300104 | Database Design and Development |
| 300700 | Statistical Decision Making |
Please Note: 300700 Statistical Decision Making is only offered in Autumn. Students in full time mid-year are required to enrol in the equivalent unit 200032 Statistics for Business.
And one elective
Autumn session
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
| 300585 | Systems Analysis and Design |
| 300095 | Computer Networks and Internets |
| 100483 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 |
Year 2
Spring session
And two electives
Autumn session
| 300582 | Technologies for Web Applications |
| 300578 | Professional Development |
| 300144 | Object Oriented Analysis |
| 300570 | Human-Computer Interaction |
Year 3
Spring session
And three electives
Autumn session
| 300698 | Operating Systems Programming |
And two electives
Electives for majors and sub-majors
Please note: Majors and sub-majors are optional.
Majors
| M3068 | Entertainment Computing |
Sub-majors
| SM3075 | Health Information Applications |
| SM3076 | Health Information Management |
| SM3056 | Web Application Development (for Computing Students) |
Major and Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved Major (80 credit points) or Sub-major (40 credit points).
It is suggested that students in the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology who wish to choose a major or sub-major should choose from the list of optional majors and sub-majors above.
The following majors and sub-majors are only available to undergraduate students enrolled in other Western Sydney University courses.
- M3002 Information Technology
- M3003 Web Systems Development
- SM3058 Mobile Application Development (for Non-computing Students only)
- SM3078 Web Application Development (for Non-Computing Students)
Search for Majors and Sub-majors
Western Sydney University offers Majors and Sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Major
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major
Indigenous Economics Sub-major
Business Sustainability Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective Major or Sub-major via MySR.
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