Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Swinburne Online delivered)

Overview

Study network configurations, web and app programming, database design and more, and even specialise in a particular aspect of ICT-related work. Hone your knowledge in industry-class labs boasting 17 network racks and 700 Cisco devices at your disposal. Bolster your CV with work integrated learning such as placements, internships, and an industry-linked project every semester.

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Your industry experience

Build up your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs, which are a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees and can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects. In this degree, you'll apply your learning in six professionally focused, industry-linked projects.

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Skills you’ll learn

Web programming
App programming
Teamwork
Server configuration
Software maintenance

Your career opportunities

Web developer
Software designer
Security consultant
Mobile application developer

Professional accreditations

Why Swinburne?

Ranked Top 100 in Computer Science and Engineering

ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022

5 stars for overall experience

85.1% of students found employment within 4 months of graduating

#1 in Melbourne for graduate salary 5 years out - $86.1K (national average $74.8K)

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Qualifications

One of the following:

successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).

Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry upon completion of the STAT test.

Course prerequisites

VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65% or above
or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

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Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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How credit points work

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Core units

Major units

Elective units

3-year bachelor degree

What your course could look like

This is the indicative sequence for Semester 1, 2025 only. You are advised to use the study plan template available via your student portal in conjunction with your course planner to plan your studies. Sequence may also vary depending on advanced standing and exemptions. The unit offering information is correct at the time of publication, however changes may occur.

Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology

100 credit points

Units of study	Unit code
Core units
Web Development Core unit , 12.5 credit points	COS10005
Introduction to Programming Core unit , 12.5 credit points	COS10009
Technology in an Indigenous Context Project Core unit , 12.5 credit points	COS10025
Fundamentals of Data Management Core unit , 12.5 credit points	COS20015
ICT Inquiry Project Core unit , 12.5 credit points	ICT10022
ICT Project A Core unit , 12.5 credit points	ICT30017
ICT Project B Core unit , 12.5 credit points	ICT30018
Network Administration Core unit , 12.5 credit points	TNE10005

Your major options

Network Technology

Units of study	Unit code
Networks and Switching Major unit, 12.5 credit points	TNE10006
ICT Design Project Major unit, 12.5 credit points	ICT20025
Network Routing Principles Major unit, 12.5 credit points	TNE20002
Data Visualisation Major unit, 12.5 credit points	COS30045
Enterprise Network Server Administration Major unit, 12.5 credit points	TNE30018
Advanced Web Development Major unit, 12.5 credit points	COS30020
Secure Remote Access Networks Major unit, 12.5 credit points	TNE30012
ICT Innovation Project Major unit, 12.5 credit points	ICT30016

Software Technology

Units of study	Unit code
ICT Design Project Major unit, 12.5 credit points	ICT20025
Object Oriented Programming Major unit, 12.5 credit points	COS20007
Cloud Computing Architecture Major unit, 12.5 credit points	COS20019
Data Visualisation Major unit, 12.5 credit points	COS30045
Interface Design and Development Major unit, 12.5 credit points	COS30043
Advanced Web Development Major unit, 12.5 credit points	COS30020
Software Development for Mobile Devices Major unit, 12.5 credit points	COS30017
ICT Innovation Project Major unit, 12.5 credit points	ICT30016

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$9,314

Total fee* ($AUD)

$27,942

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$0.00

Fees are estimates only

Published student tuition fees for 2025 unit enrolments in HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) are subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees may vary for units studied in future years, with part-time fees being proportionally lower depending on the number of units taken per semester. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front.

Find out more about fees

International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

log in to My Financials
check your Australian bank account details are correct
check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
pay using your preferred payment method.

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Eligibility for HECS-HELP

You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:

are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.

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Student services and amenities fee

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.

Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365.00

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365.00

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Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.

Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.

Learn more about scholarships

When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.

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Professional placement fees

Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

Apply through an agent

Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.

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Course code

BA-ICTS

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Start dates

Location

Last date to apply

Start dates

Teaching Period 2

Online

02-July-2025

07-July-2025

Teaching Period 3

Online

29-October-2025

03-November-2025

Start dates

Location

Start dates

Teaching Period 2

Online

07-July-2025

Teaching Period 3

Online

03-November-2025

Upcoming events

Swinburne Study Expo (Wantirna)

28-May-2025

Swinburne Study Expo (Hawthorn)

05-June-2025

Swinburne Study Expo (Croydon)

11-June-2025

Overview

Entry requirements

Study structure

Fees & Scholarships

How to apply

Overview

Got questions about a course?

Your industry experience

Skills you’ll learn

Your career opportunities

Professional accreditations

Why Swinburne?

Admission requirements

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology

Fees are estimates only

Fees are estimates only

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

SSAF fee* ($AUD)