Overview

As well as providing foundation IT skills for entrants with limited IT experience, the Information Technology programme 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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Database Management

Systems Analysis and Design

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

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-09 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia
Singapore, Singapore
Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Business Intelligence Computer Sciences View 118 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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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 programme, 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 programme 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 programme 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 Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

45670 AUD / year

≈ 45670 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

28670 AUD / year

≈ 28670 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Fee Paying Postgraduate Coursework Indicative Annual Fees

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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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