73T Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology

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Overview 2021

Entry Requirements: See entry requirements

Duration: Minimum 3 Years, up to a maximum of 7 Years
Duration
Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Location

Hobart: Semester 1, Semester 2
Launceston: Semester 1, Semester 2

Commonwealth Supported places available

This course may not be available to international students. Please see the International Online Course Guide (PDF 809KB) for courses that are offered to international students

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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.

The BICT is a specialist degree with both a theoretical and practical focus that aims to develop technological understanding and skills that are in high demand world-wide.

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.

Course objectives

The BICT offers core knowledge and specialist units across the complete spectrum of Computing and Information Technology. They range from non-technical areas such as the nature of information and the organisational need for ICT; to the hardware, software, network and creative technologies used to satisfy these needs; to the communication, design, development and management skills needed to create and implement ICT components.

In addition, you will be provided with the organisational skills needed to work within a business environment, including working as a team and independently; developing user-centred solutions; communicating effectively; problem-solving; community and social awareness; professional conduct; and industry best practice.

Learning outcomes

You will graduate with the abilities and skills to:

analyse the local and global impact of ICT on individuals, organisations, and society;
adapt and apply techniques for acquiring, converting, transmitting, storing, managing and analysing data, information and knowledge;
select and effectively apply processes, methodologies, tools, research skills and techniques to analyse, model, develop, source, integrate and manage ICT products and services;
monitor the changing direction of ICT and evaluate and communicate the likely utility of emerging ICT to an individual or organisation;
explain and adapt appropriate ICT to support business processes and decision making to help an organisation achieve its objectives;
identify and analyse user needs and take them into consideration during the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of ICT systems;
analyse a problem, identify and define the ICT requirements, and apply knowledge of ICT principles and technical skills to develop and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of potential solutions; and
design, implement, and evaluate and ICT interface, system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs and manage the change associated with the implementation and integration.

Practical experience

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 mobilebased 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, Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Computing graduate

HITLab AU

Human Interface Technology Laboratory Australia (HITLab AU) is a research and teaching facility 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 AU 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.

Overseas Exchange

Our international exchange program offers opportunities for a semester of study at universities around the world. Exchange can allow students to have an affordable educational and cultural experience in a foreign country for a semester or a full year. To facilitate this, we offer a range of scholarships and financial assistance. Participants may be eligible for OS-HELP Loans or scholarship funding to assist with their airfares, accommodation and other expenses.

Find out more about Student Exchange.

Work placement

Students also have the option of undertaking an elective at the end of their second year to do an industry placement for six weeks and gain industry experience in their chosen ICT field.

Career outcomes

A career in ICT gives you the ability to combine creativity and logic. You'll learn to analyse problems; identify and define computing and IT requirements; apply your technical skills and knowledge of these principles to develop multiple possible solutions; and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of those solutions.

This is a career that rewards professionals who can take initiative and work independently. It's an area that rewards multi-tasking. It can work for people who like to lead as well as those who like operating in a team environment.

Career Opportunities with ICT

Computing and Information Technology affects all occupations and contributes to productivity gains, innovation and job growth across all industries. Around the world, employers are looking for professionals with knowledge and skills to understand and improve organisational processes through the use of Computing and IT.

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.

BICT graduates will be qualified for a broad range of positions such as:

Data modeller/analyst
Business process modeller
Systems analyst (with Software Development major)
Project support officer
Software designer
Software developer, including: Application developer, Web developer, Games developer (with GCT major) and VR/AR developer (with GCT major)

After gaining several years of experience you can progress to leadership roles, such as:

Project manager
Business analyst
Testing manager
Benefits analyst (with Software Development major)
Capacity planner/analyst (with Software Development major)
Network analyst/manager (with Software Development major)
Systems administrator (with Software Development major)
Database administrator (with Software Development major)
Security specialist (with Software Development major)

Professional Recognition

The BICT has full, professional-level accreditation from the Australian Computer Society (ACS). This endorsement recognises that the degree, which was recently redeveloped in consultation with the ACS, is responsive to the current and future needs of the ICT industry. Graduates of the BICT are eligible for membership of the ACS.

Course structure

The BICT requires completion of 24 units comprising a core major (ICT Professional), a second major (Software Development or Games and Creative Technology), an Information Technology minor, two student electives and two breadth units.

The course structure for the BICT is shown in the following Schedule.

Compulsory reverse major

ICT Professional

The ICT Professional major which is completed by all students develops graduates who are confident and articulate team players. Students develop an awareness of their professional responsibilities towards business and society. Graduates are ready to take on professional positions in industry and have the knowledge to grow into management or leadership roles.

Compulsory introductory units

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Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 2
Launceston	Semester 1
Launceston	Semester 2

Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (73T)

Overview 2021

Entry Requirements

Duration

Duration

Location

ICT Project & Industry Experience

HITLab AU

Overseas Exchange

Career outcomes

Career Opportunities with ICT

Professional Recognition

Course structure

Compulsory reverse major

Compulsory introductory units

Computational Science

ICT Professional Practices

ICT Impact and Emerging Technology

Programming Fundamentals

Compulsory intermediate unit

ICT Project Management and Modelling

Choose 1 intermediate unit from the following list:

ICT Solutions Analysis for Business

Software Design and Development

Compulsory advanced units

ICT Project A

ICT Project B

Compulsory minor

Year 1

Compulsory introductory units

Introduction to Data Science

ICT Architecture and Operating Systems

Year 2

Compulsory intermediate units

Data Networks and Security

Secure Web Programming

Choose 1 major from the following list:

Year 1

Compulsory introductory units

Programming

Games Fundamentals

Year 2

Compulsory intermediate units

Data Structures and Algorithms

Game Design and Production

Year 3

Compulsory advanced units

Mobile Application Development

Computer Graphics and Animation: Principles and Programming

Choose 1 advanced unit from the following list:

Project Planning and Evaluation

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Digital Imaging A

Digital Imaging B

WWW (World Wide Web) Design

2D Animation and Compositing

Sound

The Moving Image

3D Modelling and Animation

Interactive Design

GIS: Advanced Spatial Analysis

ICT System Acquisition and Integration

Server Administration and Security Assurance

Data Analytics

Multicore Architecture and Programming

3D Games Programming

ICT R&D Project 3

Social and Cultural issues of Interactive Digital Media

Information Systems Management

Human Computer Interaction

Algorithmic Programming (Elite)

Machine Learning and Applications

Programming for Concurrent, Distributed and Parallel Systems (Elite)

Internet of Things and Distributed Artificial Intelligence

Big Data and Cloud Computing

Topics in eHealth (Elite)

Programming Paradigms (Elite)

Participatory Design

Serious Games

Design of Microprocessors and Microcontrollers