Master of Information Technology (MIT)
- The University of Newcastle
- Course CRICOS Code：083517F
- World Ranking (QS)：NO.197
- Course Duration：2 years
- Australian State：New South WalesNSW
- Australian City：Sydney
- Course Intake：Term 1,Term 2,Term 3
Course Description
The Master of Information Technology (MIT) at the University of Newcastle is a broad, flexible and technical degree which offers exciting and diverse career opportunities and challenges.
As well as providing foundation IT skills for entrants with limited IT experience, the program 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.
Basic Information
| Course Discipline |
Information Technology |
| Faculty |
Faculty of IT/Computer science |
| Qualification Level |
Masters Degree (Postgraduate) |
| 2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) |
$AUD 40,570 |
| Course Duration |
2 years |
| Campus(es) |
Sydney |
Entry Requirements
| Academic Requirements |
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 program, 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 program 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 program 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. Students will be advised of specific program requirements depending on the content of previous studies.
Students with a Graduate Certificate in a non-related field of study to Information Technology will study between 140 – 160 units. Students will be advised of specific program requirements depending on the content of previous studies.
Students with a Graduate Diploma in a non-related field of study to Information Technology will study between 120 – 140 units. Students will be advised of specific program requirements depending on the content of previous studies.
Students with a Graduate Diploma in a related field of study* are eligible to undertake a 120 unit program, which can be completed in 1.5 years full time or 3 years part time.
Students with a four year Bachelor Honours degree in a related field of study* are eligible to undertake the 80 unit program, which can be completed in 1 year full time or 2 years part time.
*Senior level examples: senior analyst/programmer, senior developer, senior software engineering, senior business analyst, IT manager**Related fields of study may include but are not limited to IT, computing and technology |
| English Requirements |
IELTS overall minimum - 6.5
IELTS section minimum - 6.0 |
| Portfolio Required |
NO |
| Work Experience Required |
NO |