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The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:
Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
completed 200 credits of subjects;
achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
obtained a competitive ATAR.
* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required
Alternatively, applicants are required to have one of the following:
Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
Completed a recognised diploma or associated diploma from TAFE or Certificate IV level course;
Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
Qualified for Special Entry; or
Completed University Foundation program
OR
Completed one of the following professional courses:
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
MCSE + Internet and Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
Lotus Certified Professional (CLP)
Novell Certified NetWare Engineer (CNE)
Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP)
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:
English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
This plan has no further intakes, please view our full suite of Bachelor of Information Technology (LBCP) programs here. Continuing students: refer to transition document emailed on 21/09/14.
This program aims to provide a broad and fundamental understanding of the theory and practice of computers and information technology and prepares graduates for a professional career in computing and the software development and information services industry.
Content & Structure
The program consists of:
Core courses in information technology science (67.5 units),
An Elective enrichment course (4.5 units),
A major (36 units) or two minors (2 x 18 units) to provide specialisation. There are four defined majors to provide (named) specialisations in Information Technology, however a student may take a combination of two IT minors from the list at the end of the program schedule, or a combination of an IT minor from the list at the end of the program schedule plus a minor from the list of minors provided by Schools from across the university.
A total of 108 units are required for the completion of the program.
1. The program consists of: Core courses in information technology (67.5 units); Specialisation through a business information systems major (36 units); An elective course (4.5 units) that can be selected from a list of approved University-wide elective courses.
2. A total of 108 units are required for the completion of the program.
Notes
1. Places for the ICT Specialist Industry Project will be limited and students will be selected based on academic merit and an interview process. Students should enrol in ICT Project if they are not offered a place in ICT Specialist Industry Project.
2. The program is available at the Mawson Lakes Campus, however some courses are also offered at City West and Magill.
3. The program can be studied full-time and part-time internal, and part-time external (first two years only).
4. The elective course can be selected from any School within the University.
Professional accreditation and recognition
This program is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
Fees This is based on the total number of units for this program where one EFTSL is expressed as 36 units.
*UniSA accepts applications for programs commencing beyond the year advertised and tuition fees for these years will be higher. Please note that your tuition fees will be subject to an annual increase.
