Swinburne University of Technology Online

Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology

Swinburne University of Technology Online (RTO 3059)
Institution rating
4.4
Duration
3 yearsfull-time
Study mode
Online
Next start date
July

Why study this course

  • Develop practical skills for the growing ICT industry by learning to solve problems, apply solutions and use specialised software
  • Choose to major in network technology or software technology and tailor this course to suit your career goals
  • Build important skills that will help you succeed in the workforce such as effective communication, stakeholder management and legal and ethical practice knowledge

Recognition

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional Level.

Entry requirements

Non-Year 12 entry

  • Completion of a Certificate IV qualification; OR
  • Completion or partial completion of a Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree; OR
  • A suitable Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result

Year 12 entry

  • Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent; AND
  • Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 25 in any English (except EAL) or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language

Where is this course offered?

This course is delivered online, so you can:

  • Study from anywhere and choose when you want to fit study into your week
  • Access all study materials, assessments, and student support services
  • Achieve the same qualification as someone studying in a classroom

Find out more about online courses and the benefits of studying online.

What you’ll learn

In this course you will learn about:

  • Database analysis and design
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Network administration
  • Web application development
  • Computer systems
  • IT security

Enquire with Swinburne University of Technology Online to find out more about the course content, units, and what you’ll learn.

Course price

The course price can vary depending on a few factors, including:

  • Whether the institution offers subsidies, concessions, or government loans and your eligibility to receive them
  • Your previous study and work experience
  • Your unit selections

Enquire with Swinburne University of Technology Online to find out more about the course price for you.

What to know before you apply

To help you decide if this is the right course for you, Swinburne University of Technology Online can provide you with more information about:

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to get credit or RPL for some units of this course based on your previous studies and work experience. This means the duration of the course may be reduced.


Enquire with Swinburne University of Technology Online to find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Student ratings of Swinburne University of Technology Online courses

Swinburne University of Technology Online
4.4
(33 reviews)
*Combined student rating of this institution's courses
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410
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Percentage of students that felt this course had a positive impact on their career
77%
Percentage of students that would recommend this course to a friend, relative or colleague
91%

Current and industry-relevant content
4.5
Course content compared to what was expected
4.3
Balance between theory and practical work
3.7
Quality of teachers and academic support
4.3
Ability to balance study with your other commitments
4.4
Assistance to help you find a job
3.4
Quality of online study portal
4.5
Transparency of course fees
4.4

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Support and delivery

Set your own timetable

Designed for maximum flexibility, this course allows you to study anytime, anywhere.

There are 3 teaching periods a year, and you can enrol in 1 to 4 units every period.

On average, for a single unit, you should allow for approximately 8 hours of active learning each week. Active learning includes engaging with learning materials and activities, interaction with other students, readings and assessment tasks.

Possible study loads

  • Full-time: 8 units per year over 3 years
  • Suggested: 6 units per year over 4 years
  • Part-time: 4 units per year over 6 years

There are study breaks between teaching periods and over Christmas/New Year so you can take time out during your course.

Supportive, interactive learning

With Swinburne Online, your course has been developed specifically for online delivery, so you get the most out of your online studies. The entire learning experience is designed to be supportive, engaging and collaborative. Your course content is supplemented by online communication technologies such as discussion boards, chat sessions, email and blogs.

  • Access your course through an online learning platform
  • Excellent tutor-student ratio
  • Regular feedback and guidance from eLearning Advisors

In addition, Student Advisors are available by email and phone 7 days a week to respond to any queries you may have around your study.

There Student Advisors will provide information and admissions, enrolment and re-enrolment, course advice, policies and regulations and academic assessments, and assist you with any technical issues you may experience.

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Swinburne University of Technology Online

Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology

You may wish to discuss the following with Swinburne University of Technology Online:

  • Course price
  • Prior Recognition of Learning (RPL)

Submit an enquiry direct to Swinburne University of Technology Online.

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