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Master of Information and Communications Technology

Western Sydney University

  • Parramatta, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Western Sydney University campus

About the program

A three-year ICT degree focused on networks, security and data.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years for master's by coursework or extended, 3 years for master's by research (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485, Post-Higher Education Work stream; one-time (no repeat as primary applicant); apply in Australia within 6 months of course completion while holding or having held a Student visa in the last 6 months; age 35 or under; Temporary Graduate study requirement: CRICOS-registered qualification(s) taught in English totalling at least 2 academic years (92 CRICOS weeks), completed in Australia in no less than 16 calendar months on a visa allowing study; English: IELTS Academic/General 6.5 overall, 5.5 each band (or equivalent) within 12 months; age limit raised to under 50 for master's by research; Indian nationals 3 years under AI-ECTA; Hong Kong/BNO up to 5 years). A coursework master's shorter than 92 CRICOS weeks (e.g. 1 or 1.5 years) qualifies only when combined with other eligible Australian CRICOS study: check per programme.): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop understanding of information and communications technology
  • strengthen abilities in critical reading
  • qualitative and quantitative inquiry
  • cross-cultural communication and ethical analysis
  • communicate evidence and findings relevant to the discipline.

Career outcomes

  • Systems analyst
  • systems administrator
  • database administrator
  • IT consultant
  • IT manager
  • web designer
  • multimedia developer
  • support officer
  • systems designer

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time degree (240 credit points). Year 1: applied communications
  • computer fundamentals
  • data analysis
  • networks
  • programming
  • cyber security and business information systems. Later years: business systems analysis
  • network and enterprise security
  • systems and database design
  • project management
  • enterprise data
  • digital forensics
  • ICT practicum and applied project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's or master's degree with an admission average of at least 65 in the most recent degree (relevant professional experience may be considered if the degree is over five years old).

Accepted academic background

MPhil: Bachelor (Honours Class 1 or 2), Master of Research or equivalent, MRes: bachelor's or master's degree with average 65 or higher (or relevant professional experience if degree older than 5 years)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each subtest)
  • TOEFL iBT 82 (Writing 21
  • PTE Academic Speaking 18
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Certified academic transcripts and qualifications
  • Passport identification page
  • English proficiency evidence if required
  • Additional program-specific documents if requested

How to apply

  1. Check HDR entry requirements. Write a research proposal and find a supervisor; applications are open all year. Submit an Expression of Interest
  2. then the full application online (international applicants follow the International Applying Guide). Provide certified transcripts
  3. English evidence
  4. the proposal and a supervisor support letter. Outcome in about 6 to 8 weeks; pay fees per session and receive your eCoE. Apply for the student visa with proof of funds and arrange OSHC.

Other costs

Tuition per year$43,280, $44,585 AUD
Application fee$0 AUD
Deposit$74,295 AUD

Program details

CampusSydney City
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Engineering, Computing and Science
DepartmentSchool of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stay2 years for master's by coursework or extended, 3 years for master's by research (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485, Post-Higher Education Work stream; one-time (no repeat as primary applicant); apply in Australia within 6 months of course completion while holding or having held a Student visa in the last 6 months; age 35 or under; Temporary Graduate study requirement: CRICOS-registered qualification(s) taught in English totalling at least 2 academic years (92 CRICOS weeks), completed in Australia in no less than 16 calendar months on a visa allowing study; English: IELTS Academic/General 6.5 overall, 5.5 each band (or equivalent) within 12 months; age limit raised to under 50 for master's by research; Indian nationals 3 years under AI-ECTA; Hong Kong/BNO up to 5 years). A coursework master's shorter than 92 CRICOS weeks (e.g. 1 or 1.5 years) qualifies only when combined with other eligible Australian CRICOS study: check per programme.
Scholarship noteFor 2027, eligible new international postgraduate coursework applicants may be considered for academic-merit scholarships worth 5000 AUD, 10000 AUD or up to 50% of tuition. No separate scholarship application is generally required.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    July 2027

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    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.