Degree Transfer Information Technology
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
Degree Transfer Information Technology
KEY FACTS
- Duration: 2 semesters (12 months)
- Intakes: February and July
- Location: Newcastle
- Program Fee: $37,000 (Additional Fees will apply)
- CRICOS Code: J
OVERVIEW
Degree Transfer Information Technology provides a pathway into Year 2 of either the Bachelor of Information Technology or the Bachelor of Computer Science.
Pathway
As with all of our Degree Transfer programs, students will study the exact same curriculum as year 1 Bachelor students.
- Students who successfully complete the Degree Transfer Information Technology can enter Year 2 of the following degree options:
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Technology)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Systems Development)
- Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Data Science
- Bachelor of Data Science/Bachelor of Computer Science
- Depending on the area of study you choose to major in, typical positions for an IT graduate are listed below.
- web developer
- digital producer
- games designer
- web and multimedia producer
- digital project manager
- digital marketing specialist
- animator
- software developer
- software application support specialist
- mobile app designer
- technical software consultant
- software development project manager
- e-learning developer
- finance software analyst
- enterprise architect
- infrastructure business analyst
- systems analyst
- IT project manager
- desktop systems specialist
- IT and communications advisor
Entry Requirements
For detailed information about the academic entry requirements for your country of origin, please refer to the Entry Requirements page.
Course Structure
- Six core courses:
- COMP1010 Computing Fundamentals
- COMP1140 Database and Information Management
- SENG1050 Web Technologies
- SENG1110 Object Oriented Programming
- Academic English A
- Academic English B
- Four directed courses from the following:
- ACFI1001 Accounting for Decision Makers
- ENGG1003 Introduction to Procedural Programming
- MATH1110 Maths for Engineering, Science and Tech 1
- MATH1510 Discrete Mathematics
- SENG1120 Data Structures
- STAT1060 Business Decision Making
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for all remaining intakes in 2023. These are awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the final trimester of your college program.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
Degree Transfer Information Technology provides a pathway into Year 2 of either the Bachelor of Information Technology, the Bachelor of Computer Science, or the Bachelor of Data Science.
Objectives:
- Provide students with the necessary foundation in information technology and related fields to successfully transition to Year 2 of a bachelor's degree program.
Description:
The program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering essential concepts and skills in information technology. Students will gain a strong understanding of data structures, programming, mobile application development, web programming, game design, business decision-making, system and network security, and advanced databases. The program emphasizes practical application to prepare students for roles in the IT industry.
Outline:
Course Structure:
The program consists of:
- Five core bridging courses (non-credit bearing) in the first semester:
- Academic English
- Core Mathematics
- Programming
- Computing
- Statistics
- Four core courses:
- COMP1140 Database and Information Management
- SENG1110 Object Oriented Programming
- Academic English A
- Academic English B
- Six directed courses from the following:
- COMP1010 Computing Fundamentals
- ELEC1710 Digital & Computer Electronics 1
- ENGG1500 Introduction to Professional Engineering
- INFT1004 Introduction to Programming
- INFT1060 Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- MATH1110 Maths for Engineering, Science and Tech 1
- MATH1120 Mathematics for Engineering, Science & Technology 2
- MATH1510 Discrete Mathematics
- SENG1050 Web Technologies
- SENG1120 Data Structures
- STAT1060 Business Decision Making
- STAT1100 Data Wrangling & Visualisation
- STAT1300 Fundamentals of Statistics Students will select courses based on their intended pathway to a bachelor's degree.
Careers:
Upon successful completion of the Degree Transfer Information Technology, graduates may pursue careers in various fields related to information technology, including:
- Web developer
- Digital producer
- Games designer
- Web and multimedia producer
- Digital project manager
- Digital marketing specialist
- Animator
- Software developer
- Software application support specialist
- Mobile app designer
- Technical software consultant
- Software development project manager
- E-learning developer
- Finance software analyst
- Enterprise architect
- Infrastructure business analyst
- Systems analyst
- IT project manager
- Desktop systems specialist
- IT and communications advisor
The University of Newcastle College of International Education (CIE)
Overview:
The University of Newcastle College of International Education (CIE) is the official international college of the University of Newcastle, Australia. It provides alternative pathways to over 130 undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs at the University of Newcastle in a supportive environment designed to ensure a successful transition to further study.
