Bachelor of Information Technology

CRICOS Course Code: 102998M
  • Course duration

    156 weeks

  • Delivery Mode

    Face-to-face

  • Location

    Sydney Campus
    Canberra Campus

Course view

The Wentworth Institute of Higher Education’s Bachelor of Information Technology degree is designed to give students a broad knowledge of IT with a focus on preparing them to be software developers. Students study organisational problems and user needs, design, and programming as well as other technical areas such as networking and hardware. Throughout, there is also a focus on developing the skills students will need as IT professionals.

Students study in small classes which use a range of contemporary teaching methods including the use of computer labs, practical case studies, simulations and applied projects.

Program description

The Bachelor of Information technology ensures that graduates have a depth of ICT technical knowledge and the skills required of an ICT professional. As a result of the degree, graduates will be able to critically analyse organisational ICT problems, solve complex real-world problems and work both individually and part of a professional team to deliver ICT services in a fast-changing global world.

course structure before July 2025 semester

Bachelor of Information Technology Course Structure
Semester 1 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. ICT115 - ICT & Computer Architecture
  2. ICT114 - Web Development
  3. ICT113 - Programming Fundamentals
  4. ICT112 - Information Systems & the IT Multimedia Professional

Semester 2 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. FDN123 - Business Statistics & Data Analysis Design
  2. ICT116 - Design Thinking
    • Pre-requisites: ICT112
  3. ICT117 - Database Design
  4. ICT118 - Networking & Security
    • Pre-requisites: ICT115

Semester 3 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. ICT211 - User Experience Design
    • Pre-requisites: ICT116
  2. ICT212 - Advanced Programming
    • Pre-requisites: ICT113
  3. Elective
  4. Elective

Semester 4 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. ICT213 - Software Engineering
    • Pre-requisites: ICT116, ICT212
  2. ICT214 - Advanced Database
    • Pre-requisites: ICT118
  3. Elective
  4. Elective

Semester 5 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. ICT311 - ICT Project Management
    • Pre-requisites: ICT213
  2. ICT312 - Advanced Web Information Systems
    • Pre-requisites: ICT114, ICT211, ICT214
  3. Elective
  4. Elective

Semester 6 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. ICT313 - IT Engaged Project
    • Pre-requisites: ICT311
  2. ICT314 - Cloud Computing
    • Pre-requisites: ICT118, ICT213
  3. Elective
  4. Elective

Total Credit Points for the Course: 240

new course structure after July 2025

Bachelor of Information Technology Course structure
Semester 1 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. ICT115 – ICT & Computer Architecture
  2. ICT114 – Web Development
  3. ICT113 – Programming Fundamentals
  4. ICT112 – Information Systems & the IT Multimedia Professional

Semester 2 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. ICT116 – Design Thinking
    • Pre-requisites: ICT115
  2. ICT117 – Database Design
  3. ICT118 – Networking & Security
  4. ICT119 – ICT Project Management

Semester 3 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. ICT211 – User Experience Design
    • Pre-requisites: ICT116
  2. ICT213 – Software Engineering
    • Pre-requisites: ICT113, ICT116
  3. Elective – Elective 1
  4. Elective – Elective 2

Semester 4 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. ICT214 – Advanced Database
    • Pre-requisites: ICT117
  2. ICT215 – Software Development, Quality & Testing
    • Pre-requisites: ICT112, ICT213
  3. Elective – Elective 3
  4. Elective – Elective 4

Semester 5 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. ICT312 – Advanced Web Information Systems
    • Pre-requisites: ICT114, ICT211, ICT214
  2. ICT315 – Advanced Programming
    • Pre-requisites: ICT113
  3. Elective – Elective 5
  4. Elective – Elective 6

Semester 6 Subjects per Semester: 4
  1. ICT313 – IT Engaged Project
    • Pre-requisites: ICT213
  2. ICT314 – Cloud Computing
    • Pre-requisites: ICT118, ICT215
  3. Elective – Elective 7
  4. Elective – Elective 8

Total Credit Points for the Course: 240

Entry requirements

Australian Undergraduate Degree or equivalent. International students require an IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.5, with no band lower than 6.0 (or equivalent).

For more information, please view our admission criteria.

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Scholarships at WIN Higher Education

Equity Scholarships: For students with financial need or other disadvantages. Awarded any time during your course of study.

Merit Scholarships: Based solely on academic excellence. Awarded at any time during your course.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Patricks College students are encouraged to apply for our Fee Exemption Scholarships Available at Application

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