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Bachelor of Science (Information Technology)

Z161Y  043866E



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Fee*
18 Month/s Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) A$20,600 (annual for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

The Bachelor of Science (Information Technology) is designed for international students and builds on the knowledge and skills gained in their prior studies overseas. It focuses on software development using C++ and Java, software engineering and multimedia software development for the internet. Graduates of this course will have extensive skills in software development, experience in working on team projects, and will have well-developed oral and written communication skills.

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The major aim of the course is to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to make them valuable members of any team developing software in the contemporary environment.

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The program consists of eight to 10 units of study, each of 12.5 credit points, taken over two or three semesters. Four units of study will be taken in each normal semester, and two may be taken in the shorter summer semester.

 
Students commencing the program should have completed a post-secondary qualification in IT that provides 175 to 200 Credit Points of advanced standing from a standard 300 Credit Point IT degree.  Students will undertake a program of study consisting of 100 to 125 Credit Points of advanced IT electives chosen from the list of available units below. Normally students will be awarded exemptions from all of the core units listed below, however if they are not eligible for an exemption from any core unit then they must take that core unit instead of an advanced IT elective.

Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)
In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit of study HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum to be awarded the degree. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.  It is usually undertaken in the second year of your course and is compulsory for all undergraduate students who commence their course from 2007 onwards. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt for the unit as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills.

Core Units of Study
 
Level 1 programming unit:
 
Level 2 programming unit:
One IT elective from the approved elective list

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

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Graduates can seek employment in computer programming, internet systems development, multimedia software development, systems analysis and design, database administration, and computer network support.

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The degree is accredited at professional level towards membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The program has been externally vetted by the ACS, ensuring it meets the highest standard of the profession and industry.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level  certificate at the undergraduate level (EAP 5: UG-65% ); OR, Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

 

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Qualification deemed equivalent to two years of a recognised bachelor degree in an IT discipline.

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To assess eligibility for entry to Swinburne, visit the Academic Entry Requirements page.

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Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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