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Bachelor of Information and Communications TechnologyApproved Abbreviation: BICT
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3639.4
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 064013K
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing 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 2016 or later.
For Commencement Year 2014, please refer to: 3639.3 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
For Commencement Year Spring 2013, please refer to: 3639.2 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
For Commencement Year 2009 to Autumn 2013, please refer to: 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
Prospective students should use the links at the top of the page for general enquiries about this course.Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Campbelltown Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
See above
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| Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal |
See above
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| Sydney City Campus | Full Time | Internal | Antoinette Cevenini |
Accreditation
On completion of this Course graduates will be eligible for professional membership of the Australian Computer Society.
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). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
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/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
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.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
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 - Sydney City Campus
Click here for the recommended sequence at Sydney City Campus.
Recommended Sequence - Campbelltown, Parramatta and Penrith Campuses
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 session. Full-time students beginning their studies 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
Start Year 2.5 Year Accelerated Pathway with Summer Session
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
Summer A session
| 300582 | Technologies for Web Applications |
| 300570 | Human-Computer Interaction |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 300095 | Computer Networks and Internets |
| 300144 | Object Oriented Analysis |
And two electives
Spring session
And two electives
Summer A session
| 300578 | Professional Development |
And one elective
Please note that the choice of elective unit in Summer A session may restrict the choice of major that can be completed.
Year 3
Autumn session
| 300698 | Operating Systems Programming |
And two electives
Mid-Year 2.5 Year Accelerated Pathway with Summer Session
Year 1
Spring session
| 300104 | Database Design and Development |
| 300700 | Statistical Decision Making |
Please Note: 300700 Statistical Decision Making is only offered in Autumn session. Full-time students beginning their studies mid-year are required to enrol in the equivalent unit 200032 Statistics for Business.
And one elective
Summer A session
| 300585 | Systems Analysis and Design |
| 300570 | Human-Computer Interaction |
Autumn session
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
| 300095 | Computer Networks and Internets |
| 300144 | Object Oriented Analysis |
| 100483 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 |
Year 2
Spring session
And two electives
Summer A session
| 300582 | Technologies for Web Applications |
And one elective
Please note that the choice of elective unit in Summer A session may restrict the choice of major that can be completed.
Autumn session
| 300578 | Professional Development |
| 300698 | Operating Systems Programming |
And two electives
Year 3
Spring session
And two electives
Electives for Majors and Sub-majors
Please note: Majors and sub-majors are optional.
Majors
Campbelltown, Parramatta and Penrith Campuses
Please note from 2019 M3102 Cyber Security is replaced by M3116 Cyber Security.
| M3068 | Entertainment Computing |
Please note from 2018 M3070 Networking is replaced by M3109 Networking
| M3126 | Technology Entrepreneurship |
Sydney City Campus
Please note from 2018 M3070 Networking is replaced by M3109 Networking
Sub-majors
Campbelltown, Parramatta and Penrith Campuses
| SM3056 | Web Application Development (for Computing Students) |
Please note from 2018 SM3055 Networking is replaced by SM3095 Networking
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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