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Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time 
Hobart, Launceston
3 years full-time Hobart, Launceston, ECA Melbourne 
CRICOS 079196G
IT solutions for real clients
Join multi-skilled teams designing and implementing IT solutions for real clients.
Learn from industry professionals
Learn from game developers, publishers and other professionals.
Specialist IT facilities
Use specialist IT facilities including the Human Interface Technology Laboratory.
Become an in-demand computing professional
In today's world, technology has become essential to almost every industry.
Our courses are designed to prepare you for a career in any sector or location that you are interested in. We offer a specialised degree with both a theoretical and practical focus to help you develop a solid understanding of the latest technologies that are in high demand worldwide. Upon graduation, you will have a high level of technical expertise alongside project management and business soft skills, which will enable you to succeed as an ICT professional in any organisation.
Study options in this degree
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?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing area of business. It influences the way we live, communicate, and improve customer experiences. This major covers in-depth areas such as machine learning, digital disruption, data manipulation, and graphical display. It also integrates core business principles to identify and develop ICT-based solutions for a wide variety of organisations.
This major equips you with the essential expertise to create innovative and user-friendly applications and websites.
Gain a deep understanding of programming languages, software development methodologies, and web design principles, enabling you to develop cutting-edge applications and visually appealing websites that cater to the needs of businesses and individuals alike.
Develop a detailed understanding of the processes and technologies used in the development of games and interactive systems. You’ll learn to design, model and program with industry-leading technologies, tools and languages, including VR/AR technology applied in the game and multimedia industries.
Being highly connected, the world is filled with threats to our systems and devices. This major will give you an understanding of these risks, including encryption systems, penetration testing, and eForensics. Plus, you’ll learn how to protect businesses and systems, skills that are needed for organisations of all sizes across all industries.
Combined study options
Choosing a double degree allows you to deepen your knowledge within two separate study areas. This means you can pursue your career and follow your passion at the same time. And when you graduate, you’ll have a set of skills that will really set you apart.
The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology can be combined with a number of other degrees. Visit the Double Degrees page to learn more.
Further study options
For honours course information, please visit Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Honours)
For postgraduate course information, please visit Information Technology and Systems
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Diploma of ICT Professional Practice
1 years full-time, up to 3 years part-time Hobart, Launceston, Online
This course may not be available to international students. Please see our international page for courses that are offered to international students.
Professional industry certifications
Gain specialised skills that are in high demand by employers.
Learn from industry professionals
Learn from software developers, cybersecurity specialists, game designers and other ICT professionals.
Build ICT solutions for global impact
Learn and apply real world tools and technologies to solve ICT problems.
Study options in this degree
Study a broad range of ICT topic, and gain industry relevant skills and certifications. During your studies, you’ll choose up to eight of the below units.
Upon completing this unit, you will have the opportunity to complete Cisco Certified Technician certification. Holding Cisco credentials shows you have the skills to successfully perform onsite support and maintenance of Cisco networking devices.
After completing this unit, you will be given the option to complete a Unity certification course at the conclusion of the unit. The Unity certification is designed for future developers who want to create their own game or apps, or plan to attend further study in game development, STEM, or animation.
After completing this unit, you will be given the option to complete a Unity certification course. The Unity certification is designed to showcase your programming skills, demonstrating competencies from debugging to user interface.
After concluding this unit, you will be provided the opportunity to obtain the Fortinet Cybersecurity Awareness and Technical (NSE 1–3) professional industry certification. This will provide you with an independent validation of your network security skills and experience.
Studying this unit will provide you with the opportunity to apply for the PMBOK Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) professional industry certification. Possessing PMBOK certification shows your ability to manage larger projects and general project management skills.
After studying this unit you will have the opportunity to complete the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials training and prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (Foundational) certification. Holding AWS certification demonstrates your understanding AWS Cloud and your ability to utilise it.
This unit introduces fundamental programming skills, developing your ability to think algorithmically to solve problems, and to express your ideas in well-constructed Python code.
After finalising this unit, you will receive the opportunity to obtain the Unity Certified User: VR Developer professional industry certification. The Unity certification is designed to highlight your virtual reality skills, demonstrating to employers or further study programs your competency.
Further study options
Completed a Diploma of ICT Professional Practice and looking for the next step? Study a Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology and choose from 8 majors.
For postgraduate course information, please visit Information Technology and Systems.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Undergraduate Certificate in ICT Professional Practice
6 months full-time, up to 2 years part-time Hobart, Launceston, online
This course may not be available to international students. Please see our international page for courses that are offered to international students.
Professional industry certifications
Gain specialised skills that are in high demand by employers.
Learn from industry professionals
Learn from software developers, cybersecurity specialists, game designers and other ICT professionals.
Build ICT solutions for global impact
Learn and apply real world tools and technologies to solve ICT problems.
Study options in this degree
Study a broad range of ICT topic, and gain industry relevant skills and certifications. During your studies, you’ll choose up to four of the below units.
Upon completing this unit, you will have the opportunity to complete Cisco Certified Technician certification. Holding Cisco credentials shows you have the skills to successfully perform onsite support and maintenance of Cisco networking devices.
After completing this unit, you will be given the option to complete a Unity certification course at the conclusion of the unit. The Unity certification is designed for future developers who want to create their own game or apps, or plan to attend further study in game development, STEM, or animation.
After concluding this unit, you will be provided the opportunity to obtain the Fortinet Cybersecurity Awareness and Technical (NSE 1–3) professional industry certification. This will provide you with an independent validation of your network security skills and experience.
Studying this unit will provide you with the opportunity to apply for the PMBOK Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) professional industry certification. Possessing PMBOK certification shows your ability to manage larger projects and general project management skills.
After completing this unit, you will be given the option to complete a Unity certification course. The Unity certification is designed to showcase your programming skills, demonstrating competencies from debugging to user interface.
After finalising this unit, you will receive the opportunity to obtain the Unity Certified User: VR Developer professional industry certification. The Unity certification is designed to highlight your virtual reality skills, demonstrating to employers or further study programs your competency.
After studying this unit you will have the opportunity to complete the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials training and prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (Foundational) certification. Holding AWS certification demonstrates your understanding AWS Cloud and your ability to utilise it.
Completing this unit will provide you with the opportunity to prepare for the Splunk Core Certified User certification exam.
Further study options
Completed an Undergraduate Certificate in ICT Professional Practice and looking for the next step? Study a Diploma in ICT Professional Practice and complete an additional four units while gaining professional industry certifications.
Study a Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology and choose from 8 majors.
For postgraduate course information, please visit Information Technology and Systems.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Career opportunities
Whether it's designing apps or websites, running virtual reality tours, building the latest gaming sensation, or working at a bank leading advancement in cyber security, a career in Information and Communication Technology will set you up for life.
Graduates often enter technical positions, such as software programmer, network administrator, systems or business analyst, and web design/development. These allow you to apply your skills and knowledge while building on the industry experience already gained from your time studying with us.
Technical roles progress to management and leadership positions, typically with 3-5 years’ experience, setting you up in a career for life that goes wherever you want it to. These include project management, business analyst, testing/network/ systems manager, database administrator, security specialist, and much more.
With ICT a core element of every industry around the world, you can take the skills, knowledge, and confidence from this degree anywhere your interests take you.
Careers relating to technology are growing, with employers demanding technical expertise across a wide variety of different industries. The employment demand for ICT workers is forecast to grow by 100,000 between 2018 and 2024. Here are some of the top jobs projected to grow in the next five years according to the National Skills Commission five year projections from November 2020 to November 2025.
29.6%
ICT Business and Systems Analysts
Projected increase by 2025
30%
Software and Applications Programmers
Projected increase by 2025
25%
Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers
Projected increase by 2025
Student experience
"I like IT because I can put things together and actually see them come into life and become not just words on a screen but actually something you can interact with, you can test, you can show people. You can see it grow from just a little idea into this big full-on product."
Jesse Cunningham, Information and Communication Technology
