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Bachelor of Information Technology (Dean's Scholar) (Network Design and Management)

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
ATAR-SR ?
95
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Autumn 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 081894G
UOW: 1803

Overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Dean's Scholar) offers a challenging and enriching educational experience for high-achieving students who want to perform above the level normally expected. As a Dean's Scholar, you will also be encouraged to continue your studies through the completion of honours and research programs. You will complete the normal course requirements for the degree, and receive special privileges as you study, such as accelerated learning and academic mentoring.

The Bachelor of Information Technology provides foundation knowledge of organisational areas in IT, including database management and security, programming, human computer interaction, principles of eBusiness, IT project management, management information systems, and knowledge and information engineering.

You can major in network design and management or web design and development.

See the course handbook for more information.

Places are limited each year. Current students who have achieved a weighted average mark (WAM) of 80 at the end of one year of full-time study in a relevant degree may apply to transfer to the Dean's Scholar degree.

You will also complete a final-year capstone team project.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Network Design and Management 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Web Design and Development 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

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Network Design and Management (major)

Develop the skills necessary to build or manage networks, supporting and equipping organisations. Network designers enable governments and businesses to share data and applications to achieve greater strategic advantage through, for example, the use of social media and cloud computing. IT networks provide the latest information and a place of digital connection for people.

By studying network design and management you will develop the skills necessary to build or manage networks to support businesses and governments in a competitive global market. In order to complete this major, you will complete a final-year capstone team project.

You can also choose to study a double degree with law, or business administration, providing broad experience of technology using various industry products such as Microsoft, Apple, Oracle, SAP and Cisco.

Careers

  • Business Analyst
  • Information Systems Specialist
  • IT Application Analyst
  • IT Support
  • Security Engineer
  • Software Engineer
  • Systems Administrator
  • Systems Analyst
  • Systems Engineer
  • Web Developer
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Accreditation & professional recognition

The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at a 'Professional' level.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Admission to the Dean's Scholar degree is competitive.
Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$20184 (2025)$121104 (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$20184 (2026)$121104 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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