Overview

You will be trained to anticipate future requirements and develop applications, frameworks, products and services to meet those needs in areas such as networking, data mining, robotics and internet services. The degree’s structure allows you to choose up to two majors from Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Information Technology, Database Systems, e-Commerce Systems, Data Science & Engineering, and Internetworking.

The Information Technology program from University of New South Wales is suitable for graduates with a background in Science or Engineering who want to acquire a solid knowledge of computing and information technology over two years. It is also suitable for graduates from a Computing or Information Technology program who want to broaden, deepen or update their knowledge; these students may qualify for advanced standing and complete the degree in one year full-time.

Why choose this degree?

If you have a background in science or engineering and intend to develop your expertise in computing and information technology, this is the ideal degree for you.

Who should choose this degree?

Graduates from computing or information technology choose this degree.

Career opportunities

Data scientist

Network engineer

Software engineer

UI/UX designer

Systems administration

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Artificial Intelligence

Bioinformatics

Database Systems

e-Commerce Systems

Internetworking

Data Science and Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-14 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-27 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00 , National

More details

We advise you to submit your completed application as early as possible and not to wait until the deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Kensington, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS Code: 061294J

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations and this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you will be given an offer to study at UNSW.

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Tuition Fees

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59000 AUD / year

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9000 AUD / year

≈ 9000 AUD / year

Funding

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Why choose this degree?

Who should choose this degree?

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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