Overview

As well as providing foundation IT skills for entrants with limited IT experience, the Information Technology program at the University of Newcastle provides opportunities for experienced IT professionals to enhance and apply their skills within emerging technology driven growth areas including IT, communications, management, business and entrepreneurship.

Key facts

Flexible study options - at the University of Newcastle, you can choose to study full-time or part-time to suit your professional and personal needs.

Enhance your career opportunities - develop advanced analytical skills that are essential to organisations adopting new technologies or processes.

Specialise your learning - the Master of Information Technology gives you the opportunity to specialise in two key interest areas - business analytics & management information systems.

Career opportunities

With the flexibility to tailor your Master of Information Technology to best suit your career development needs, you will be able to hit the ground running with your newly attained specialist expertise.

Upon graduation, you will be capable of approaching complex problems with a level head, able to manage IT projects effectively and professionally, and have the technical expertise required to take on positions in electronic commerce, information systems, games development, technology management, health informatics or business systems and management.

Your career opportunities are quite diverse with possible career paths as a:

business analyst

database developer

project manager

systems analyst

web developer

software developer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Database Management

Systems Analysis and Design

Process Analysis and Problem Solving
Project Planning and Management
Object Oriented Programming

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-12 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-04 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-27 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-02 00:00:00 , International

More details

International: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Business Intelligence Computer Sciences View 64 other Masters in Computer Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 083517F

AQF Level 7 entry:

Students with a three year Bachelor degree in a non-related field of study to Information Technology are eligible to undertake the 160 unit program, which can be completed in 2 years full time or 4 years part time.

Students with a three year Bachelor degree in a non-related field of study to Information Technology, who also hold a minimum of two years of relevant senior level industry experience, will study between 120 – 160 units. Students will be advised of specific program requirements depending on the content of previous work experience.

Students with a three year Bachelor degree in a related field of study are eligible to undertake a 120 unit program that can be completed in 1.5 years full time or 3 years part time.

AQF Level 8 entry:

Students with a four year Bachelor Honours degree in a non-related field of study to Information Technology will study between 120 – 160 units.

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Tuition Fee

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International

43495 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43495 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

28670 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28670 AUD per year during 24 months.

Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units)

Living costs for Newcastle

1333 - 2400 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

Australia
Singapore

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Career opportunities

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Newcastle

Funding

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