James Cook University

Bachelor of Information Technology

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)

Learn how to use your digital dexterity to identify and diagnose technical issues, create solutions and improve technical systems. As you study the fundamentals of problem-solving and programming, the strategies behind design thinking and the need for information processing, you will be equipped to help your future workplace run smoothly and innovatively. In the Bachelor of Information Technology degree, you will study essential core subjects such as Web Design and Development, Internet Fundamen

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Duration
3 years
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
AQF 7
Campus
Smithfield
QLD · +6 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 010438J
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Course overview

Learn how to use your digital dexterity to identify and diagnose technical issues, create solutions and improve technical systems. As you study the fundamentals of problem-solving and programming, the strategies behind design thinking and the need for information processing, you will be equipped to help your future workplace run smoothly and innovatively. In the Bachelor of Information Technology degree, you will study essential core subjects such as Web Design and Development, Internet Fundamentals, Database Modelling, and Collective Intelligence and Entrepreneurship. Not only does JCU Information Technology equip you with an in-depth understanding of technical systems and design thinking, but it also gives you a unique opportunity to put your knowledge and skills to the test at JCUs annual IT Design Sprint. The two-day event brings together students and industry professionals, challenging you to collectively analyse a real-world problem with your peers then design and partially implement a practical, creative solution. The attending industry professionals

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

Academic qualifications

Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.

HKDSE

14

63.2%

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Year 12 or equivalent; Recommended Knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C), General Maths or Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C).

  • Additional entry requirement

    Recognised Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific score and prerequisites; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1JCU Townsville——$35,824per yearInternational students
2027 · Trimester 3James Cook University - Cairns———International students
2027 · Semester 2James Cook University - Cairns———International students
2027 · Semester 1JCU Brisbane———International students
2027 · Semester 1JCU Cairns———International students
2027 · Semester 1JCU Singapore———International students

Where it is taught

  • James Cook University - Cairns

    Primary

    McGregor Rd, Smithfield, QLD

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  • JCU Brisbane

    349 Queen Street, BRISBANE, QLD, 4000, BRISBANE, QLD

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  • JCU Cairns

    McGregor Road, SMITHFIELD, QLD, 4878, SMITHFIELD, QLD

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  • JCU Online

    -, Townsville, QLD, 4811, Townsville, QLD

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  • JCU Townsville

    James Cook Drive, TOWNSVILLE, QLD, 4811, TOWNSVILLE, QLD

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  • James Cook University - Townsville

    James Cook Dr, TOWNSVILLE, QLD

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  • James Cook University Brisbane Campus(JCU)

    349 Queen St, BRISBANE, QLD

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Bachelor of Information Technologyjcu.edu.au
  2. James Cook Universityjcu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. JCU Brisbane Prospectus 2026Official source
  5. Entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Bachelor of Information Technology at James Cook University: Fees & Entry Requirements