Overview (2027)
Key Information
Duration
Minimum 3 years, up to a maximum of 7 years.
Location
CRICOS: 079196G
Duration
Minimum 3 years, up to a maximum of 7 years.
Location
Jesse Cunningham, Information and Communication Technology
With a focus on providing you with the skills to compete for employment in the ICT industry globally, a Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (BICT) gives you the knowledge and ability to stand out in the constantly changing technology landscape.
This is a specialist degree with both a theoretical and practical focus, developing technological understanding and skills that are in high demand world-wide, plus builds project management and other business soft-skills that make you an ICT professional.
You'll develop knowledge and capabilities in communication, design, development and management and learn what it takes to implement and integrate ICT within an organisation. You will also complete a hands-on project that gives you real-world experience before you even start your career.
You will graduate with the skills and knowledge to grow into leadership positions; the drive to act on entrepreneurial ambition; and the confidence to pursue research and graduate studies.
| Majors available | Hobart | Launceston | Melbourne* | Ultimo* | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application and Web Development | Application and Web Development is available in Hobart | Application and Web Development is available in Launceston | Application and Web Development is available in Melbourne | Application and Web Development is available in Ultimo | Application and Web Development is not available online |
| Artificial Intelligence | Artificial Intelligence is available in Hobart | Artificial Intelligence is not available in Launceston | Artificial Intelligence is available in Melbourne | Artificial Intelligence is available in Ultimo | Artificial Intelligence is available online |
| Games and Creative Technology | Games and Creative Technology is not available in Hobart | Games and Creative Technology is not available in Launceston | Games and Creative Technology is not available in Melbourne | Games and Creative Technology is not available in Ultimo | Games and Creative Technology is available online |
| Internet of Things (IoT) | Internet of Things is not available in Hobart | Internet of Things is available in Launceston | Internet of Things is not available in Melbourne | Internet of Things is not available in Ultimo | Internet of Things is not available online |
| Networks and Cybersecurity | Networks and Cybersecurity is available in Hobart | Networks and Cybersecurity is available in Launceston | Networks and Cybersecurity is not available in Melbourne | Networks and Cybersecurity is not available in Ultimo | Networks and Cybersecurity is not available online |
*The Melbourne study centre and Ultimo study centre are available to international students only.
Catalyst Program
Want to combine your degree with overseas trips, summer research programs, scholarships and special events? Our Catalyst Program offers domestic high achieving school leavers all this and more. All domestic students with an ATAR of 90 or greater, enrolled in a range of STEM courses will be awarded a $3,000 Catalyst Scholarship. Across the program students can access scholarships of up to $14,500 in value, and gain experience that will make you stand out in your chosen field. Learn more about the Catalyst program.
Double degrees
This degree can be combined with another degree to form a double degree. Study what you want, explore your options and find out how you can accelerate your career.
Watch our course information webinar
Thinking of studying this course and want to learn more? This webinar explores course structures, career opportunities, and the student experience to support your study journey.
- 1 Communicate to a range of stakeholders in ICT professional practice with the ability to display initiative and competence when working alone or as part of a team.
- 2 Manage data, information, and knowledge securely by selecting, adapting, and applying ICT processes, techniques, and tools.
- 3 Analyse and evaluate the efficacy of ICT cognisant of economic, social, legal, and ethical factors and the consequences for individuals, organisations, and society.
- 4 Apply ICT principles, processes, tools, and techniques using best practice ICT industry standards and adhering to codes of professional conduct.
- 5 Construct efficient solutions in an area of specialisation through determining the requirements and exercising computational, creative, and critical thinking.
Your learning experience goes beyond lectures, labs and tutorials. The teaching environment at the University of Tasmania aims to provide a distinctive, energising and rewarding university experience for all students.
Led by experienced and approachable staff, your learning could also include an international study exchange, valuable industry placement and practical project work. We provide extensive teaching laboratory facilities that deliver valuable hands-on experience in all technology specialisations. Students also experience the latest in technology development and application through challenging team projects.
ICT Project & Industry Experience
The University has active relationships with the Tasmanian business community. In the final year of the BICT, students obtain practical work experience during a full-year project in which you design, engineer and implement ICT solutions to real industry problems. This is a fully commercialised process, dealing with management, stakeholders, planning, development and execution.
"Our ICT Project was to create a mobile based game for local game developer, Secret Lab. I want to be a project manager, and the ICT Project units helped match my expectations to reality."
Ryan Ward, graduate
HITLab AU
Human Interface Technology Laboratory (HITLab) is a research and teaching facility located on the Newnham campus in Launceston. The HITLab is focused on building advanced human-computer interface technology. It allows us to explore new forms of interface technology made possible by infrastructures such as the NBN and Ubiquitous Computing to realise interfaces in the wild.
Special facilities in the HITLab include Surface Research equipment, in particular the VisionSpace, a three-screen immersive stereo projection system enabling groups of people to view and interact intuitively with virtual 3D data; and an Access Grid, a high-end, collaborative communication facility including HD videoconferencing capabilities. Students have opportunities to undertake elective units or develop projects using HITLab AU.
Catalyst Program and Dean's Summer Research Scholarship
The Catalyst Program is available to high achieving domestic high school leavers studying a STEM course. It combines your bachelor's degree with scholarships, extracurricular experiences, special events, and networking opportunities. As a Catalyst scholarship recipient, you can participate in the Dean’s Summer Research Scholarship (DSRS) three times throughout your degree, with up to $9,000 in scholarships. Non-Catalyst students may also undertake the DSRS with a scholarship payment of $2,000 per experience.
As a Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology student, you can take advantage of additional benefits such as access to work-integrated learning opportunities or research projects. Learn more about the Catalyst program.
You also have the option to undertake an elective unit for an industry placement, providing you with industry experience in your chosen ICT field. Our close connections with Tasmania's vibrant and dynamic ICT industry means there are opportunities across a wide spectrum of ICT companies, plus ICT roles in other organisations.
The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology is an externally accredited degree.
Completion of the course meets the requirements for membership of the Australian Computer Society. There may be additional requirements for membership beyond the completion of the course.
For further membership requirements, please visit the ACS website.
If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.
Career outcomes
Mitchell Patterson, Game Developer
Information and Communication Technology is central to industries around the world. From keeping organisations running day-to-day to driving innovation, productivity, and growth, ICT underpins how modern businesses operate. This creates strong global career opportunities, giving you the flexibility to build a career across industries and locations.
ICT careers suit people who enjoy working independently, solving problems, and adapting to change. They also appeal to those who like collaborating in teams or stepping into leadership roles as their experience grows.
Watch Ashlee Jensen share her experience studying the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology at the University of Tasmania, and how an internship led to a graduate role with Deloitte.
Career Opportunities with ICT
After graduating, you will typically begin in a technical role where you can apply your skills and build practical industry experience. These roles may include:
- Software programmer
- Network administrator
- Systems or business analyst
- Web designer/developer
With around three to five years’ experience, many graduates progress into more senior, specialist, or leadership positions. These roles may include:
- Project manager
- Business analyst
- Testing, network, or systems manager
- Database administrator
- Security specialist
Technology careers continue to grow, with strong demand for skilled ICT professionals across a wide range of industries. Computer System Design and Related Services is projected to grow by 21.2% by 2033*, and Australia is expected to need around 230,000 additional technology workers by 2030#.
Postgraduate study
After successfully completing this course, you may be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Master's by coursework and research. The most relevant is the Master of Information Technology and Systems.
Course structure
The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology requires the completion of 300 credit points comprising:
- 100 credit point Major
- 100 credit points of Core units
- 100 credit points of Elective units
A major is an area of focus in your degree. During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area. Find out more at What is a Major?
For your major, you may select from one of the majors below.
All students study a set of core units developing the skills and knowledge required to be an ICT Professional.
In your elective component you can choose from any units marked as "Student Electives" which you meet the pre-requisites for, at any level, from across the university.
Your electives can be used to add breadth to your degree, by exploring a variety of different subject areas from within or outside the College of Sciences and Engineering. Alternatively, you can deepen your engagement with specific subject areas, for example, by completing additional units in the same discipline as your major or related fields.
You can also use this space to complete an optional second major which may be a (i) *second disciplinary major, (ii) a sustainability major, or (iii) *another major from across the institution, noting some exclusions apply. (*to enrol in a second disciplinary major, or a major outside your discipline, please contact a Student Advisor via Uconnect)..
We have a team of Course Information Officers available to help you structure your studies to meet your desired outcomes. For enrolment assistance please contact us via U Connect today.
This major provides an opportunity to deepen and strengthen your programming skills to construct complex software systems. You will gain the skills and knowledge to engineer standalone, mobile, networked, and web-based software systems.
This unit extends the students' knowledge and experience of programming. It introduces dynamic data structures, foundational collection abstract data types, and computational algorithms and techniques. Programming is undertaken in Python and Java and topics include: references, memory management, self-referential data…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit provides an introduction to the core concepts, methods, and applications of artificial intelligence. Students explore major AI approaches, including symbolic methods, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, generative models, and large language models. The unit focuses on developing…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit extends the first year treatment in KIT107 of standard data structures and algorithms for solving computational problems. Topics include: data structures (such as balanced trees and hash tables) for collections, (binary heaps for) priority queues, sorting algorithms (e.g.…
Credit Points: 12.5
Cloud computing forms the backbone of many internet-based applications nowadays. These platforms use advanced operating systems and web service technologies to create and share information. Data stored and exchanged in this cloud-based application follow specific formats. The data exchange can…
Credit Points: 12.5
View all details for KIT214 Intelligent and Secure Web Development
The capstone project unit provides an opportunity for students to consolidate the knowledge and skills they have acquired in their course and apply them to a substantial ICT project. This unit extends the students development of the professional, technical, communication…
Credit Points: 25
This unit is concerned with the development of applications for mobile and ubiquitous computing platforms. Android, iOS, and cross-platform apps will be used as a basis for teaching programming techniques and design patterns related to the development of mobile and…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit will cover advanced web technologies and front-end frameworks that form the basis of modern web application experiences. Students will learn about the role of frameworks in the full-stack development lifecycle and explore principles of DevOps (Development Operations) and…
Credit Points: 12.5
Decisions by government, industry and in science are driven by data, with the Internet of Things providing new ways of gathering even more data from our environment. This major provides you an opportunity to explore the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence and internet of things. You will learn how to gather and prepare data, including the use of Internet of Things technologies, and to apply the right data mining and artificial intelligence tools for working with huge volumes of digital data to transform it into usable information.
This major prepares you for a graduate career as a data mining analyst, machine learning engineer or an analyst programmer. If you are interested in a career as a data scientist or data analyst you are encouraged to do this major accompanied by some Data Handling and Statistics units such as KMA153 and KMA253 in your elective zone.
This unit extends the students' knowledge and experience of programming. It introduces dynamic data structures, foundational collection abstract data types, and computational algorithms and techniques. Programming is undertaken in Python and Java and topics include: references, memory management, self-referential data…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit provides an introduction to the core concepts, methods, and applications of artificial intelligence. Students explore major AI approaches, including symbolic methods, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, generative models, and large language models. The unit focuses on developing…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit extends the first year treatment in KIT107 of standard data structures and algorithms for solving computational problems. Topics include: data structures (such as balanced trees and hash tables) for collections, (binary heaps for) priority queues, sorting algorithms (e.g.…
Credit Points: 12.5
The aim of this unit is to provide students with the foundation knowledge and understanding of Machine Learning and its applications in various domains including computer vision, data analytics and text mining. This unit will equip students with essential knowledge…
Credit Points: 12.5
View all details for KIT315 Machine Learning and Applications
The capstone project unit provides an opportunity for students to consolidate the knowledge and skills they have acquired in their course and apply them to a substantial ICT project. This unit extends the students development of the professional, technical, communication…
Credit Points: 25
The aim of this unit is to provide students with the foundation knowledge and understanding of Machine Learning and its applications in various domains including computer vision, data analytics and text mining. This unit will equip students with essential knowledge…
Credit Points: 12.5
View all details for KIT315 Machine Learning and Applications
In recent years, the rise of internet technologies and digital tools in daily life has led to a huge increase in data, known as Big Data. Traditional methods cannot manage this data, so new high-performance and distributed systems like clusters,…
Credit Points: 12.5
The Games and Creative Technology major prepares you for a career as a games designer or developer. You will learn to design, model and program with industry leading tools and languages, included virtual and augmented reality technology that is applied in the game and multimedia industries today.
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This unit extends the students' knowledge and experience of programming. It introduces dynamic data structures, foundational collection abstract data types, and computational algorithms and techniques. Programming is undertaken in Python and Java and topics include: references, memory management, self-referential data…
Credit Points: 12.5
Games (whether they be video games, console games, computer games, mobile games, or web games) differ from other media as they elevate the viewer to the level of a participant. Games are an ever-growing cultural phenomenon which has increasing relevance…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit introduces the topic of game design and production. Students will work in teams to design and develop a prototype of their design using an agile development methodology. During the development process students will document aspects of the game's…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit will explore the exciting field of virtual reality, mixed reality and the advanced concepts and technologies for interfacing humans with complex machines. We will discuss their potential impact on the way we think about computers and the way…
Credit Points: 12.5
View all details for KIT208 Virtual and Mixed Reality Technology
The capstone project unit provides an opportunity for students to consolidate the knowledge and skills they have acquired in their course and apply them to a substantial ICT project. This unit extends the students development of the professional, technical, communication…
Credit Points: 25
This unit will look at the creation and use of 2- and 3-dimensional graphical information and animations. The mathematical and algorithmic techniques used in generating computer graphics will be covered, as well as the programming methods to build the tools…
Credit Points: 12.5
View all details for KIT307 Computer Graphics and Animation: Principles and Programming
This unit will provide essential information on the growing field of gamification and serious games, as well as a practical opportunity to apply technical and behavioural methodologies to build a serious game to support a critical social issue.…
Credit Points: 12.5
Hands-on, career-focused, and future-ready, this major develops practical IoT, electronics, and automation skills through applied projects, preparing graduates to tackle complex connectivity and automation challenges.
This unit extends the students' knowledge and experience of programming. It introduces dynamic data structures, foundational collection abstract data types, and computational algorithms and techniques. Programming is undertaken in Python and Java and topics include: references, memory management, self-referential data…
Credit Points: 12.5
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly transforming the way people interact with technology, with applications spanning smart homes, wearable devices, industrial automation, and environmental monitoring. This unit introduces you to the foundational concepts, components, and design principles of IoT…
Credit Points: 6.25
View all details for KIT141 Internet of Things (IoT) Fundamentals
ICT professionals create technology with purpose — to solve real-world problems and improve lives. This unit introduces you to design thinking approaches for creating technology-driven solutions that address meaningful issues in communities and industries. You will explore methods to understand…
Credit Points: 6.25
Embedded systems form the backbone of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, powering everything from simple sensors to complex, networked hardware. This unit develops your skills and knowledge required to design, program, and optimise embedded systems that operate under real-world constraints,…
Credit Points: 6.25
High-quality data is at the heart of effective Internet of Things (IoT) systems, enabling better decisions in industries ranging from agriculture and logistics to environmental management and public safety. This unit develops your technical and design skills to design solutions…
Credit Points: 6.25
Robots and automated control systems are transforming industries, workplaces, and homes by enabling systems that can act on data to deliver real-world outcomes. This unit builds your knowledge and practical skills required to design, program, and manage automated systems that…
Credit Points: 6.25
Building on the concepts developed in ICT Project Sprint 1, this unit challenges you to bring your ideas to life through the development of a minimum viable product (MVP). Students will learn to design, build, and refine interactive prototypes using…
Credit Points: 6.25
The capstone project unit provides an opportunity for students to consolidate the knowledge and skills they have acquired in their course and apply them to a substantial ICT project. This unit extends the students development of the professional, technical, communication…
Credit Points: 25
Advanced IoT Systems focuses on the complete lifecycle of IoT solutions, from device development and deployment to data management and system operation. You will extend your technical expertise by developing IoT devices with advanced software features, preparing them for secure,…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit provides an opportunity to apply your ICT knowledge in a real workplace setting. By working directly within an organisation, you’ll bridge the gap between theory and practice, gaining insight into how ICT professionals contribute to meeting organisational goals.…
Credit Points: 12.5
The highly connected world we live in is filled with threats to our systems and devices. This major will enable you to get a foundational understanding of these risks, including the fundamentals of encryption systems, penetration testing, and eForensics, and how to respond to protect businesses and systems of various sizes.
This unit extends the students' knowledge and experience of programming. It introduces dynamic data structures, foundational collection abstract data types, and computational algorithms and techniques. Programming is undertaken in Python and Java and topics include: references, memory management, self-referential data…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit explores cybersecurity as it is managed in the business context. It covers the processes of threat and risk analysis, security policy development, incident prevention and response, issues around privacy, professional codes of conduct, and looks at legislative efforts…
Credit Points: 12.5
View all details for KIT118 Introduction to Cybersecurity Policies and Practices
This unit gives an introduction to the risks and threats to computer systems and some of the countermeasures that can be put in place to minimise them. Students will develop an understanding of the ethical and privacy issues relating to…
Credit Points: 12.5
View all details for KIT215 CyberSecurity and Ethical Hacking
This unit builds on the fundamentals of distributed networked environments explored in KIT111 Data Networks and Security and extends your knowledge of internetworking standards to consider advanced topics such as network scalability, quality of service, reliability and fault tolerance, efficiency,…
Credit Points: 12.5
View all details for KIT216 Network Administration and Security
The capstone project unit provides an opportunity for students to consolidate the knowledge and skills they have acquired in their course and apply them to a substantial ICT project. This unit extends the students development of the professional, technical, communication…
Credit Points: 25
This unit will provide students with a general introduction to system administration, and is comprised of four modules that explore the role of an administrator in modern business settings. The four modules cover Unix administration, Windows administration, web, database and…
Credit Points: 12.5
View all details for KIT304 Server Administration and Security Assurance
This unit focuses on the advanced concepts and implementations of cybersecurity solutions applied in organisational settings. The unit discusses cybersecurity frameworks and incident response processes from the applied perspective of security measures. Moreover, this unit provides a capstone-like experience through…
Credit Points: 12.5
View all details for KIT325 Advanced Cybersecurity and eForensics
This unit introduces programming with an emphasis on building both foundational understanding and practical skills. It is designed to be accessible to students from a wide range of disciplines, while also providing a strong basis for further study. The unit…
Credit Points: 12.5
An undergraduate student needs to acquire an understanding of the vast and diverse nature of the ICT industry to plan and manage a successful career. Students develop awareness of the skills, attributes, qualities and values required of ICT professionals. Students…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit introduces students to fundamentals of distributed networked environments, primarily focusing on wired networks but students will examine some of the different approaches in wireless networks. It provides knowledge of internetworking standards and understanding of the networking architecture, technology…
Credit Points: 12.5
In this unit you will develop basic skills in data modelling using relational data models and normalisation to ensure data integrity. The unit introduces relational data models, normalisation techniques, and data integrity principles, while providing hands-on experience in designing databases…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit introduces students to the technologies that make up the fabric of the web—HTML, CSS and JavaScript—as well as standard web models and practices, key web design and usability principles, common security issues and mitigation strategies, and data-driven backend…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit provides both a theoretical and practical overview of project management as it relates to technology-oriented projects. Specifically, this unit will introduce project management principles, techniques and tools that can be used to guide traditional business-oriented ICT projects, as…
Credit Points: 12.5
View all details for KIT203 ICT Project Management and Modelling
Today's modern integrated technology is built on ICT systems that run in a range of contexts (e.g. Servers, PCs, mobile computing, robotics) using a range of technological solutions. Students will examine a range of different devices used to build ICT…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit explores topics in Software Design and Implementation, Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience Design. You will explore the processes required for designing ICT systems that meets their functional goals but also satisfy the needs of the people who will…
Credit Points: 12.5
View all details for KIT219 Development Methodologies and User Experience
Entry requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the University's admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for more advice on the application process and the available pathways to enrol and study at the University of Tasmania.
Schools Recommendation Program
Australian year 12 students can apply for this course via our Schools Recommendation Program. Rather than an ATAR, your application is based on a recommendation by your school teachers. This can factor in your year 11 results, an assessment of your capabilities, and other considerations.
Through the program, you can receive and accept an offer prior to completing year 12. You will still need to finish your year 12 studies – including any exams – to commence your studies.
If you don’t receive an offer for this course through the Schools Recommendation Program, you will be re-assessed for a higher preference offer once your ATAR is released.
Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education
Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers are made based on the number of places available. This course has a Guaranteed ATAR of 65.
In 2026, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 67.15. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.
Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.
Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:
- Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 University of Tasmania credit points). If an applicant has failed any units, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; OR
- Completed the University of Tasmania University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian university).
Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Domestic applicants with work and life experience
Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.
Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and/or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
We believe university education should be an option for everyone, no matter your background. If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition, or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration if we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the University admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.
COURSE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
This course includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning (professional experience placements). In order to participate in placements, all students must:
- Complete a Safe to Practice Agreement declaring they have the medical, physical or psychological capacity to safely participate in professional experience practice.
All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.
English Language Requirements
This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided.
See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
General Entry Requirements
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a year 12 education in Australia.
Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the “For Domestic Students” section of the entry requirements on this page.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
- Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above
- Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Diploma level or higher
If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program and X1D International First Year Diploma (Science).
COURSE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
This course includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning (professional experience placements). In order to participate in placements, all students must:
- Complete a Safe to Practice Agreement declaring they have the medical, physical or psychological capacity to safely participate in professional experience practice.
How to apply for a credit transfer
Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.
Talk to us on 13 8827 or enquire online about your credit transfer.
Articulation into the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
TAFE/VET qualifications
If you’ve completed one of the VET qualifications listed below you are guaranteed both entry and credit into the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology.
| Code | Qualification title | Relevant P3T majors | Credit given |
| ICT50220 | Diploma of Information Technology | Any major | 100 credit points (1 year) |
In addition to these formal agreements, we also offer credit for a wide range of other VET qualifications. Generally, you can gain credit for your TAFE/VET study if:
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It’s in a similar study area as your proposed university study,
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Is at Diploma of Advanced Diploma level, and
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It was completed no more than 10 years ago.
Visit our TAFE and VET students website to learn more about articulation, and how to apply for credit into this degree.
Articulation from the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology, with a Distinction average for at least 50% credit points of advanced (level 300) units from their ICT related major, will allow articulation into the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Honours) degree.
If you have not completed senior secondary studies or equivalent studies in Mathematics, we recommend you speak with a course advisor about preparatory unit options. Additionally, students who do not have recent experience using computers to create, manage, and share files such as documents, images, spreadsheets, and presentations should speak with a course advisor about preparatory unit options.
As a school leaver, if you do not meet the minimum ATAR you should consider enrolment in the Diploma of University Studies as a pathway to the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology.
As a mature age student, if you do not meet the General Entry Requirements (GER), you should consider enrolment in the Diploma of University Studies or the University Preparation Program.
In all cases, you can contact us to discuss an option best suited to your needs.
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course. For eligible domestic students, this means your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. You’ll only need to pay the student contribution amount for each unit you study within the course.
Commonwealth Supported Place indicative annual fee: $9,732.50
How is this calculated?
This is an estimate. The calculation is based on the average full-time enrolment for this course in 2026. All figures are indicative only for 2027. Actual tuition fees will depend on specific unit enrolment, and are subject to annual increases each year. You can find the complete fee details for each unit of study on the individual unit pages. The units for this course are found in the course structure section of this page.
These figures do not include other costs such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). For further information, please visit Scholarships, fees and costs.
HECS-HELP loans
You may be able to defer payment of the student contribution amount by accessing a HECS-HELP loan from the Government. If eligible, you’ll only have to pay your tuition fees once you start earning above a specific amount.
Further information on student loans and a CSP eligibility checker can be found at Australian Government Study Assist.
International students
2027 annual international student tuition fee: $41,948 AUD
The standard year of study for this course is 100 credit points.
Indicative total tuition fee for international students: $ 132,239 AUD.
This total tuition fee is indicative only. Please visit fees and costs for further information on how this is calculated.
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Domestic scholarships
Each year, the University offers more than 900 awards to students from all walks of life, including: those who have achieved high academic results, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, students with sporting ability, students undertaking overseas study, and students with a disability.
For information on all scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
Applications for most awards commencing in Semester 1 open at the beginning of August and close strictly on 31 October in the year prior to study.
Catalyst Program
Want to combine your degree with overseas trips, summer research programs, scholarships and special events? Our Catalyst Program offers domestic high achieving school leavers all this and more.
All domestic students with an ATAR of 90 or greater, enrolled in a range of STEM courses will be awarded a $3,000 Catalyst Scholarship. Across the program students can access scholarships of up to $14,500 in value, and gain experience that will make you stand out in your chosen field. Learn more about the Catalyst Program
International scholarships
There are a huge range of scholarships, bursaries and fee discounts available for international students studying at the University of Tasmania. For more information on these, visit the International Scholarships website.
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