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Bachelor of Applied Information and Communication Technology 

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Study Mode Study Level Duration Campus and Intake Show intake calendar
Full-time Undergraduate 3 years Lilydale (Semester 1)
Wantirna (Semester 1)

The Bachelor of Applied Information and Communication Technology covers skills and knowledge in software development, databases, networking and project management with specialist studies in web development. Students commence the first year of the program at the Lilydale and/or Wantirna campuses and complete the final years of the degree at the Hawthorn campus. It comprises a program of information and communications technology (ICT) studies with a focus on software and web development.
 
On successful completion of the first year of the Bachelor of Applied Information and Communication Technology, students will be eligible to apply for credit transfer or to undertake an RPL assessment to gain all or part credit towards an appropriate VET Diploma.

Students normally enter the Bachelor of Applied Information and Communication Technology program from the first year. Students who wish to seek advanced standing into bachelor program based on prior IT studies at tertiary level should apply for admission into the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology program instead.

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Key learning outcomes expected from a Bachelor of Applied Information and Communication Technology include but are not limited to:
  • Ability to design, program and test software
  • Ability to design, build and test user interfaces, databases and web applications
  • Ability to design, construct, test and secure computer networks
  • Ability to select and use appropriate computer languages, hardware platforms, database systems, algorithms and other software APIs to solve software-related problems in a variety of problem domains in particular web and mobile systems
  • The skills necessary for working in a development team on a small scale project
  • The communication and management skills required to manage projects successfully
  • An understanding of the social, legal and ethical issues confronting the information and communication technology profession

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Students commencing in 2013 onwards
 
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Applied Information and Communication Technology, students must complete 24 units (300 credit points) comprised of:
  • 19 units (237.5 credit points) of core units (including one option in second year)
  • Five units (62.5 credit points) of electives of which at least one unit (12.5 credit points) must be an advanced ICT elective (Level 3)
Students may receive a maximum of 100 credit points of advanced standing for relevant studies completed at other universities or institutions.
 
Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)
In addition to the above, all Swinburne undergraduate students must complete a compulsory unit of study, Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.

Careers in the Curriculum has been developed by Swinburne Careers and Employment who provide advice and feedback on completing job applications and undergoing interviews, directed at obtaining graduate employment. Careers in the Curriculum is a one semester compulsory unit usually undertaken in second year.

Students will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' employability skills.

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Recommended study sequence
 
Year 1 (students commencing in 2013 onwards)
Semester 1
Year 2 
Semester 1

Semester 2
Elective unit 
 
Year 3 
Semester 1
Two elective units

Semester 2
Two elective units from selected minor or ICT electives 

Final Year Experience - Major Projects
As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all students will undertake a professionally-focused final-year project as part of their degree.

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Industry-Based Learning (IBL) is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. IBL gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All IBL placements are subject to availability of places. For further information on the Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies' IBL program visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/ibl

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There are a large number of job roles available for those with applied ICT qualifications and experience in web and software development. Roles include application developer, quality assurance analyst, project manager, multimedia developer, mobile application developer, systems architect, business requirements analyst, technical writer, application integration specialist and user interface analyst.

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Swinburne expects that its graduates:
  • Are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community
  • Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
  • Operate effectively in work and community situations
  • Are adaptable and manage change
  • Are aware of environments in which they will be contributing

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Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
 
VCE prerequisites: units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 20 in English (any).
 
Selection mode: ATAR and two-stage process with a middle-band of approximately 20%.
 
Middle-band: re-ranking based on information technology (any).
 
2012 Round 1 Clearly-In ATAR 50.95 (Wantirna) 50.75 (Lilydale) (CSP).
 
Swinburne's Regional Bonus Scheme applies to this program. For more information refer to the website:

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50.95

2012 Round 1 Clearly-In ATAR (CSP)

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Students may receive a maximum of 100 credit points of advanced standing for relevant studies completed at other universities or institutions.

Students who complete the Associate Degree of Applied Information and Communication Technologies will be guaranteed a place in the final year of the Bachelor of Applied Information and Communication Technologies with 200 credit points of credit.

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Recognition of Prior Learing (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

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For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
 

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Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).
 
VTAC Code:
Lilydale/Hawthorn 34821 (CSP)
Wantirna/Hawthorn 34811 (CSP)

For further information, visit the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au
 
Applicants who have not already applied through VTAC can apply direct to the university by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Submit an Online Enquiry 
Tel: 1300 275 794
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

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