Overview

The Information and Communications Technology program at Western Sydney University will help you develop the technical efficiency to be a highly sought-after leader in a fast-paced information and communications technology industry. The Master of Information Technology offers multiple specialisations covering ICT disciplines such as networking, distributed computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, web and mobile computing. With the flexibility to study areas such as management, health informatics and data analytics, this course provides broader skill sets for those looking to balance business needs with technological solutions.

You will develop skills through problem solving and research practice, applying these in a professional and ethical framework. Our graduates are highly prepared for roles such as project manager, software engineer, business analyst, systems administrator, mobile system developer, web developer and ICT security specialist.

Your career

As a graduate of this course, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

Systems Architect

Systems integrator

Web analyst

Software quality analyst

Business programmer

Software engineer analyst

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Artificial Intelligence

Cybersecurity

Data Analytics

Digital Futures

Distributed Computing

Health Informatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-16 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paramatta, Australia
Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Communications Engineering View 13 other Masters in Communications Engineering 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

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 063546M
An undergraduate degree or Masters degree in any discipline.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41219 AUD / year

≈ 41219 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

38224 AUD / year

≈ 38224 AUD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Overview

Your career

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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