Master of Information and Communications Technology

The need for information and communication experts has only grown as new technologies come about and businesses recognise its importance. This program provides majors and cross-discipline approaches that allow you to master real-world ICT issues while tailoring your learning needs to suit your career goals.


Develop the technical efficiency to be a highly sought-after leader in a fast-paced information and communications technology industry. The Master of Information Technology offers multiple majors covering ICT disciplines such as networking, distributed computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, web and mobile computing. With the flexibility to study areas such as management, health informatics and data analytics, this program provides broader skill sets for those looking to balance business needs with technological solutions.

You will develop skills through problem solving and research practice, applying these in a professional and ethical framework. Our graduates are highly prepared for roles such as project manager, software engineer, business analyst, systems administrator, mobile system developer, web developer and ICT security specialist.

2 years

Minimum admission requirements to this program are An undergraduate degree or Masters degree in any discipline
This program has three Pathways A B and C that vary in length and structure based on previous study and work experience

Pathway A Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline

Pathway B Applicants must have successfully completed an Honours or Master degree in any discipline

Pathway C Applicants must have successfully completed an Australian Computer Society accredited or equivalent undergraduate degree in Information and Communication Technologies Computing or Information Systems

Or

An undergraduate degree in any discipline AND a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in ICT
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre UAC will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website

IELTS - 6.5 overall score - Minimum 6.0 in each subtest
Total score 82 - Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
Paper Based Test - 575