Major overview
Professionals with ICT skills that complement a specific career discipline are increasingly beneficial to many industry and government sectors.
In this course you will learn how modern computer systems connect, operate and are programmed. You’ll learn the setup and maintenance of wired and wireless networks, the configuration and hardening of networked computers, and general programming.
You’ll gain the expertise to improve the efficiency of computer networks and solve network issues – particularly those relevant to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) – and the automation and process control that underpin Internet of Things (IoT) innovations. These skills are ideal for SMEs that require agile professional staff with comprehensive discipline knowledge and network-support skills.
Specialisations
You can broaden or deepen your expertise in ICT by tailoring your course with specialisations. Combining this course with a strong industry-related area will give you the expertise to customise networks and develop proprietary industry and organisational systems. Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things are the specialisations that best complement this major. View the full list of specialisations here.
Double degrees
You can extend your expertise and career opportunities by studying Information and Communication Technology as a double degree with Innovation (various Bachelor of Innovation majors are available) or Law.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information on units and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Career outcomes
Careers
- ICT specialist
- Computer programmer
- Software engineer/developer
- IoT (Internet of Things) engineer
- Database design
- Network technician
- IT language developor
- Computer education
Industries
- Applications and software development
- Business and finance
- Cybersecurity
- Network engineering
- Education
Why study at Curtin?
Highly ranked global university
Curtin is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, by the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU 2025).
Advanced computer laboratories
Curtin's learning facilities include extensive supercomputer and dedicated cybersecurity laboratories.
Double degree expertise
You can extend your career options by studying ICT as a double degree with Innovation or Law.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this major either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
To study this major, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Explore more
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