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Information and Communication Technology Major (BSc Science)

Non-Award

Professionals with ICT skills are increasingly beneficial to many sectors. This course covers modern computer systems, network setup, programming, and IoT innovations, ideal for SMEs requiring agile staff with comprehensive knowledge.

Key details

Degree Type

Non-Award

Course Code

MJRU-ICOMT

About this course

Overview

Professionals with ICT skills that complement a specific career discipline are increasingly beneficial to many industry and government sectors.

In this course you will learn how modern computer systems connect, operate and are programmed. You'll learn the setup and maintenance of wired and wireless networks, the configuration and hardening of networked computers, and general programming.

You'll gain the expertise to improve the efficiency of computer networks and solve network issues - particularly those relevant to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) - and the automation and process control that underpin Internet of Things (IoT) innovations. These skills are ideal for SMEs that require agile professional staff with comprehensive discipline knowledge and network-support skills.

Specialisations

You can broaden or deepen your expertise in ICT by tailoring your course with specialisations. Combining this course with a strong industry-related area will give you the expertise to customise networks and develop proprietary industry and organisational systems. Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things are the specialisations that best complement this major. View the full list of specialisations here.

Double degrees

You can extend your expertise and career opportunities by studying Information and Communication Technology as a double degree with Innovation (various Bachelor of Innovation majors are available) or Law.

What jobs can the Information and Communication Technology course lead to?Careers

ICT specialist
Computer programmer
Software engineer/developer
IoT (Internet of Things) engineer
Database design
Network technician
IT language developer
Computer education

Industries

Applications and software development
Business and finance
Cybersecurity
Network engineering
Education

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Select an option that best suits you:

You're considered a high school leaver if you:

Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

ATAR pathway

Minimum ATAR 70
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

Mathematics Applications ATAR

Desirable WACE subjects

Desirable WACE subjects

High school subjects that aren't essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

StepUp Entry

StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.

Alternative pathways

UniReady

If you don't meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.

Certificate IV + English Competency

The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).

STAT entry

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.

STAT is not accepted as an entry pathway, but may be used to demonstrate English language proficiency.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing: 6
Speaking: 6
Reading: 6
Listening: 6
Overall band score: 6

What you will learn

What you'll learn

have demonstrated knowledge and understanding in the Information and Communication Technology that is typically at a level that, whilst supported by advanced textbooks, includes some aspects that will be informed by knowledge of the forefront of Information and Communication Technology, GC1
can apply their knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to Information and Communication Technology , and have competencies typically demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments (to both specialist and non-specialist audiences) and solving problems within Information and Communication Technology, GC2
understand the constructs of the scientific method and apply these principles in Information Communication Technology using digital technologies, GC3
can gather and interpret relevant data within Information and Communication Technology to inform judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific, or ethical issues, including being aware of the diversity of international perspectives associated with Information and Communication Technology, and how these impact upon the practice of Information and Communication Technology, GC4
understand and appreciate cultural diversity and how it impacts on the practice of Information and Communication Technology, GC5
display a high standard of professional behaviour, including effective time management, both independently and as a team member, GC6

Career pathways

### What jobs can the Information and Communication Technology course lead to?#### **Careers** * ICT specialist * Computer programmer * Software engineer/developer * IoT (Internet of Things) engineer * Database design * Network technician * IT language developor * Computer education#### **Industries** * Applications and software development * Business and finance * Cybersecurity * Network engineering * Education

Credit for prior study or work

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