CRICOS Code: 063546M

This program applies to students who commenced in 2018 or later.

Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

For Commencement Year Spring 2017, please refer to: 3699.3 Master of Information and Communications Technology

For Commencement Year Autumn 2017, please refer to: 3699.2 Master of Information and Communications Technology

The Master of Information and Communications Technology (MICT) sets the foundation for students to advance their careers in ICT and/or continue further learning in this discipline. Students will be required to complete a work experience component in addition to a number of core and elective subjects. Students may also choose to complete a field of study out of the available fields for this program. This program is focused on getting students engaged in enquiry-based learning to acquire knowledge in established theories and recent state-of-the-art developments. Students are also expected to develop skills in problem solving and research practice and apply those skills in a professional and ethical framework to develop themselves as lifelong learners.

Early Exits

Students may exit this program on completion of 80 credit points with a 3701 Graduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology or on completion of 120 credit points with a 3700 Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology

Study Mode

Two years full-time or one and a half years full time depending upon entry qualifications (see Pathways listed under Program Structure below) or the equivalent part-time.

Program Advice

Program Advice

Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.

Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |

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Accreditation

The Master of Information and Communication Technology is accredited at Professional Level by the Australian Computer Society.

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline.  This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program.  Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.

International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Admission

Admission 2018 - 2022

Minimum admission requirements to this program are: An undergraduate degree or Masters degree in any discipline.

Additional Information

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 seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application. 

Statement of Service form

Admission 2023 

Applicants must have successfully completed:

A undergraduate degree or higher in any discipline OR An undergraduate degree in any discipline AND a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in any discipline.

• Applicants who have successfully completed an Australian Computer Society accredited (or equivalent) Bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Computing or Information Systems OR an Honours degree OR a Master degree in any discipline may be eligible for up to 40 credit points of Credit for Prior Learning subject to approval by the relevant Directors of Academic Programs (DAP).
• Applicants who have successfully completed an Australian (or equivalent) Graduate Certificate in ICT may be eligible for up to 40 credit points of Credit for Prior Learning subject to approval by the relevant Directors of Academic Programs (DAP).
• Applicants who have successfully completed an Australian (or equivalent) Graduate Diploma in ICT may be eligible for up to 80 credit points of Credit for Prior Learning subject to approval by the relevant Directors of Academic Programs (DAP).

 Additional Information

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

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.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.  

International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Program Structure Current

This structure applies to students who commenced in 2024 or later. If you commenced prior to 2024 please refer to the relevant Structure tab for details.

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points.

Students must complete one of the Testamur majors as part of their program completion requirements.

Alternate Subjects

Subjects in this list may be included in the program structure as Core Subjects and cannot be selected as one of the list subjects

Retired Subjects

The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed the subjects in Autumn 2024 or earlier. 

COMP 7011 Multimedia Communication Systems

Multi-disciplinary Subjects

A maximum of four subjects are allowed from this list.

Equivalent Subjects

The subject listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2023 or earlier. 

INFO 7017 Postgraduate Project B, replaced by INFO 6003 Postgraduate Research Project

Sequence Current

This sequence applies to students who commenced in 2024 or later. If you commenced prior to 2024 please refer to the relevant Sequence tab for details.

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Students must complete one of the Testamur majors as part of their program completion requirements. 

Full-time Start-year Intake

Due to professional accreditation requirements, students in the following majors only, must use one of their elective spaces to complete the advanced subject INFS 7003 Advanced Topics in ICT:

T005 Digital Futures

T008 Innovation and Entrepreneurship

T043 Management

T009 Networking

T030 Space Science

 Full-time Mid-year Intake

Due to professional accreditation requirements, students in the following majors only, must use one of their elective spaces to complete the advanced subject INFS 7003 Advanced Topics in ICT:

T005 Digital Futures

T008 Innovation and Entrepreneurship

T043 Management

T009 Networking

T030 Space Science

Additional Completion Requirements

Students must complete at least 120 hours full-time or part-time equivalent industry placement as a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component and must enrol in the INFO 7004 ICT Practicum subject to receive recognition for WIL.

Note: subject INFO7004 does not give you any credit points and it is there to allow you to complete the WIL component. It is offered in both Autumn and Spring semester. You are advised to register in this subject in the second last semester during your study. You may also register in your last semester, but your study may have to be extended should you fail this subject.

Majors

Students must also complete one of the listed Majors below. 

Alternate Subjects

Subjects in this list may be included in the program structure as Core Subjects and cannot be selected as one of the list subjects

Retired Subjects

The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed the subjects in Autumn 2024 or earlier. 

COMP 7011 Multimedia Communication Systems

Multi-disciplinary Subjects

A maximum of four subjects are allowed from this list.

Program Structure 2023

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points.

Students must complete one of the Testamur majors as part of their program completion requirements.

Alternate Subjects

Subjects in this list may be included in the program structure as Core Subjects and cannot be selected as one of the list subjects

Multi-disciplinary Subjects

A maximum of four subjects are allowed from this list.

Sequence 2023

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points.

Full-time Start year Intake

 Full-time Mid-year Intake

Additional Completion Requirements

Students must complete at least 120 hours full-time or part-time equivalent industry placement as a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component and must enrol in the INFO 7004 ICT Practicum subject to receive recognition for WIL.

Note: subject INFO7004 does not give you any credit points and it is there to allow you to complete the WIL component. It is offered in both Autumn and Spring semester. You are advised to register in this subject in the second last semester during your study. You may also register in your last semester, but your study may have to be extended should you fail this subject.

Majors

Students must also complete one of the listed Majors below. 

Alternate Subjects

Subjects in this list may be included in the program structure as Core Subjects and cannot be selected as one of the list subjects

Multi-disciplinary Subjects

A maximum of four subjects are allowed from this list.

Program Structure 2018 - 2022

Sydney City Campus

Click here for the recommended sequence at Sydney City Campus.

Parramatta Campus

The program length and structure varies based on the student’s previous study background and level, and work experience.

Students are categorised into three Pathways based on their previous study background and work experience as indicated below and program structure and length is set accordingly. See individual links for detailed program structure.

Pathway A Core subjects 

Pathway A - students complete one of the listed Majors below. 

And select four subjects from Foundation, Specialised or Multi-disciplinary subject lists in addition to those completed for a Major.

Additional Completion Requirements

Students must complete a four week full-time or part-time equivalent industry placement as a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component and must enrol in the ICT Practicum subject to receive recognition for WIL.

Students must also complete one of the listed Majors below.

Pathway B Core subjects 

Pathway B - students complete one of the listed Majors below.

Subjects for the Majors are included in the Foundation, Specialised or Multi-disciplinary subject lists.

Additional Completion Requirements

Students must complete a four week full-time or part-time equivalent industry placement as a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component and must enrol in the ICT Practicum subject to receive recognition for WIL.

Students must also complete one of the listed Majors below.

Pathway C Core subjects 

Pathway C - students complete one of the listed Majors below.

And one subject from Foundation or Specialised subject lists in addition to those completed for a Major.

And two subjects from Foundation, Specialised or Multi-disciplinary subject lists in addition to those completed for a Major.

Additional Completion Requirements

Students must complete a four week full-time or part-time equivalent industry placement as a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component and must enrol in the ICT Practicum subject to receive recognition for WIL.

Students must also complete one of the listed Majors below.

Foundation subjects

Note: Subjects in this list may be included in the program structure as Core Subjects and cannot be selected as one of the list subjects.

Specialised Subjects

Note: Subjects in this list may be included in the program structure as Core Subjects and cannot be selected as one of the list subjects .

Multi-disciplinary subjects

A maximum of four subjects are allowed from this list.

Equivalent Subjects

The subjects listed below count towards completion of the program for students who may have passed subjects in the list in 2020 or earlier.
BUSM 7094 - The Contemporary Business Environment
MECH 7004 - Advanced Mobile Robotics
MECH 7005 - Advanced Robotics
MECH 70008 - Genomic Data Science
INFO 7008 - Modern Software Architectures

The core subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2020 or earlier.
ENGR 7018 - Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies, replaced by NATS 7057 Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies

COOM 7007 - Media Project Proposal, replaced by COMM 7013 Ideate, Develop: Makerspace 1
ENGR 7014 - Master Project 1

The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.  

MATH 7011 Predictive Analytics, replaced by  COMP 7023 Predictive Analytics

Replaced Testamur Majors

The Testamur Majors listed below count towards completion of this program for students who began studying these testamur majors prior to the years indicated below.

ST3064 Artificial Intelligence, Testamur Major, replaced by Artificial Intelligence, Testamur Major in 2021 (listed above).
ST3054 Distributed Computing, Testamur Major, replaced by Cloud and Distributed Computing, Testamur Major in 2021 (listed above).
ST3055 Health Informatics, Testamur Major, replaced by Health Informatics, Testamur Major in 2021 (listed above).
ST3050Web and Mobile Computing, Testamur Major, replaced by Web and Mobile Computing, Testamur Major in 2021 (listed above).

Recommended Sequence 2018 - 2022

Students are categorised into three Pathways based on their previous study background and work experience as indicated below and program structure and length is set accordingly. See individual links for detailed program structure.

Additional Completion Requirements 

Students must complete a four week full-time or part-time equivalent industry placement as a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component and must enrol in the ICT Practicum subject to receive recognition for WIL. 

Pathway A - Two Years

Students who have been admitted with non-Computing, non-ICT or non-Information Systems with Bachelor Qualifications are eligible to complete the two year Pathway below.

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points including the subjects listed below plus 120 hours (full time or part-time equivalent) of work experience component.

Full-time start-year intake

Full-time mid-year intake

Pathway B - One and a Half Years

Students who have been admitted with non-Computing, non-ICT or non-Information Systems with Bachelor Honours or Masters Qualifications are eligible to complete the one and a half year Pathway below.

Full-time start-year intake

Full-time mid-year intake

Pathway C - One and a Half Years

Students who have been admitted with Computing, ICT or Information Systems with Bachelor or Bachelor Honours or Masters Qualifications are eligible to complete the one a half year Pathway below.

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points including the subjects listed below plus 120 hours (full time or part-time equivalent) of work experience component.

Full-time start-year intake

Full-time mid-year intake