Undergraduate
Associate Degree of Information and Communication Technology
2021
The Associate Degree of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) will prepare you to be part of a rapidly evolving field and continually develop new applications to enhance the world we live in.
You will develop your knowledge of the principles and applications in the ICT field and strengthen your personal skills in areas such as problem-solving, decision making, effective communication and teamwork.
This course was developed in consultation with and is supported by ICT industry leaders and directly aligns with industry requirements.
Career opportunities
Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities as an information technology specialist in government, private companies and non-government organisations (NGO) as an analyst, technician, web designer, developer or system administrator.
Credit transfers & pathways
Pathways for VET to Higher Education
Guaranteed credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
International applications
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This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 6.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Admission criteria
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
- Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
- Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
- Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
- Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).
- Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
- Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Essential requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of B2. |
| Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards) | A minimum overall pass and 55% in Academic English 3. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards). |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
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Course structure
The core of this program prepares students with the necessary IT skills so that they are well prepared for work when graduated. The program stresses both the importance of theory and the application of theory into practice through projects and practical exercises.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type |
Credit Points |
Specific requirements |
| Common Units (2 units) |
20cp |
Common units totalling 20 credit point as detailed below.
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options. |
| Core Units (11 units) |
110cp |
Compulsory Core units totalling 110 credit points as detailed below.
HIT137 Software Now |
| Electives (3 units) |
30cp |
Select units totalling 30 credit points may be selected from undergraduate units offered by the University. |
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160 |
Total Credit Points |
Students who commence in or after 2013
No more than 10 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in an Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma AQF Level 6 course award.
Of the total 160 credit points: (unless specified in the specific course structure above)
* a minimum of 60 credit points must be taken from 200 level units
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Course Changes from 2020
HIT274 Network Engineering Applications replaces HIT174 Network Engineering Concepts as a core unit from 2020. Students who have already completed HIT174 will not be required to complete HIT274.
Study plan
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
♦ ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
♦ maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
♦ check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the subject area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communication Technology | CU | CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU |
| HIT164 Computing Fundamentals | CO | HIT137 Software Now | CO |
| HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications | CO | PMO201 Project Management | CO |
| Elective | E | Elective | E |
| Year 2 | |||
| HIT234 Database Concepts (replaces BIS234 from 2019) | CO | HIT274 Network Engineering Applications (replaces HIT174 from 2020) | CO |
| HIT226 Mobile Web Structures | CO | HIT238 The Mobile Paradigm | CO |
| HIT237 Building Interactive Software | CO | HIT333 Cyber Security (replaces BIS243 from 2019) | CO |
| Elective | E | HIT372 Organisation Network Infrastructure (replaces HIT272 from 2019) | CO |
Students commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
♦ ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
♦ maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
♦ check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the subject area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | ||
| HIT137 Software Now | CO | ||
| PMO201 Project Management | CO | ||
| Elective | E | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | HIT274 Network Engineering Applications (replaces HIT174 from 2020) | CO |
| HIT164 Computing Fundamentals | CO | HIT238 The Mobile Paradigm | CO |
| HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications | CO | HIT372 Organisation Network Infrastructure (replaces HIT272 from 2019) | CO |
| HIT226 Mobile Web Structures | CO | HIT333 Cyber Security (replaces BIS243 from 2019) | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| HIT234 Database Concepts (replaces BIS234 from 2019) | CO | ||
| HIT237 Building Interactive Software | CO | ||
| Elective | E | ||
| Elective | E | ||
Students commencing in Summer Semester (from 2021 Summer Semester is no longer available for entry)
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in summer semester and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
♦ ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
♦ maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
♦ check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the subject area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
Summer Semester |
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| Year 1 | |||||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ||||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| HIT164 Computing Fundamentals | CO | HIT137 Software Now | CO | ||
| HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications | CO | HIT274 Network Engineering Applications (replaces HIT174 from 2020) | CO | ||
| HIT234 Database Concepts (replaces BIS234 from 2019) | CO | PMO201 Project Management | CO | ||
| Elective | E | Elective | E | ||
| Year 3 | |||||
| HIT226 Mobile Web Structures | CO | HIT238 The Mobile Paradigm | CO | ||
| HIT237 Building Interactive Software | CO | HIT333 Cyber Security (replaces BIS243 from 2019) | CO | ||
| Elective | E | HIT372 Organisation Network Infrastructure (replaces HIT272 from 2019) | CO | ||
Course fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
International tuition fees
The annual tuition fee for full time study of 80 credit points (1.0 EFTSL) for commencing students in 2021 is AUD $29,616.00.
These fees are subject to annual increases each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.