Most admissions for coursework degrees are granted based on the successful completion of a bachelor’s degree, however your academic performance or grades may also be taken into consideration for some postgraduate courses.
You can still apply for certain postgraduate courses even if you haven’t completed an undergraduate degree.
We’ll consider non-tertiary qualifications plus paid work experience or professional memberships as the equivalent to a bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry if you have:
completed an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree plus 4 years full-time paid work experience at managerial or professional level or a professional membership
completed a Diploma plus 8 years full-time paid work experience at managerial or professional level or a professional membership
completed Year 12 or a Certificate IV plus 10 years full-time paid work experience at managerial or professional level or a professional membership.
Professional memberships must be of an appropriate, recognised professional body in one of the following fields: pharmacy, accounting, speech therapy, urban and regional planning, occupational therapy, actuarial studies, physiotherapy, engineering, law or surveying.
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
An Australian bachelor degree in an Information and Communication Technology discipline, or equivalent.
If an applicant has an Australian graduate diploma degree, or equivalent, in a relevant Information and Communication Technology discipline, 12 credit points are granted, which equals to one semester's study of the course.
If an applicant has an Australian bachelor degree in a relevant Information and Communication Technology disciplines, or equivalent, plus 3 years relevant working experience in ICT disciplines, 12 credit points are granted, which equals to one semester's study of the course.
Master a range of advanced IT skills
The UC Master of Information Technology is specifically designed for those who have an Australian bachelor’s degree in information and communications technology, or the equivalent, and looking to create a direct path to a more senior management position.
In this course you will learn how understand and confidently navigate complex ICT subjects, including information science research methodology, technology and engineering management, and explore the emerging areas of advanced IT.
Highly adaptable and flexible, this course allows you to tailor your study plan to include up-to-the-minute specialisation, and also offers a selection of delivery modes, including classes during both weekday evenings and weekday business hours, to help you balance study with your other commitments.
This course also offers an option of undertaking a practical internship within a recognised organisation which is designed to significantly help you build on your classroom knowledge, improve your professional network and provide you with comprehensive insights into genuine working IT environments.
Once you graduate you will possess both the confidence and competence to pursue career advancement in your chosen field of IT, or if you prefer, well-positioned to continue with further postgraduate study in the form of a PhD.
This course offers the chance to specialise in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Internet of Things & Robotics, Network Technologies or Project Management.
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Standard Full Time, Semester 1 Commencing
Year 1
Semester 1
Professional Practice in IT G (6676)
Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship G (11530)
Systems Project and Quality Management G (6678) OR Technology and Engineering Management PG (9784)
One Restricted Choice Unit (PG or G Level)
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Units (PG Level)
Contemporary IT & E Issues PG (9787)
Inf. Sc. Research Methodology PG (6797)
Year 2
Semester 1
Technology Capstone Research Project PG (11522)
Two Restricted Choice Units (PG Level)
The UC Master of Information Technology degree is a highly respected industry qualification that offers a direct pathway for progression into a senior management position in any one of the following areas:
Business and systems analyst
ICT manager
ICT security engineer
Network and systems administrator
Programmer
Web developer
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
