Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Network Technology)

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak

Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

4 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Mar, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM116,480

Course Highlights

  • Accredited at the professional level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at Professional Level and externally vetted by ACS, ensuring it meets the highest standard of the profession and the industry
  • This course focuses on computer and network configurations, web and application programming, and database design and maintenance
  • Plan and deploy secure network systems utilising current practices in IP technologies, network security, and scalable server deployment
  • Top 1% university in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026

Course Structure

Core Units: 8 units (100 credit points)

  • Introduction to Programming COS10009
  • ICT Inquiry Project ICT10022
  • Web Development COS10005
  • Fundamentals of Data Management COS20015
  • Technology in an Indigenous Context Project COS10025
  • Network Administration TNE10005
  • ICT Project A* ICT30017
  • ICT Project B* ICT30018

Major: Network Technology 8 units (100 credit points)

  • Secure Remote Access Networks* TNE30012
  • Networks and Switching TNE10006
  • ICT Design Project ICT20025
  • Network Routing Principles TNE20002
  • Advanced Web Development* COS30020
  • ICT Innovation Project ICT30016
  • Data Visualisation* COS30045
  • Enterprise Network Server Administration* TNE30018

Electives

  • 8 units (100 credit points)

Minor: Big Data Analytics: 4 units (50 credit points)

  • Introduction to Data Science COS10081
  • Applied Analytics in Business COS10082
  • Advanced Data Analytics COS20083
  • Big Data Architecture and Application COS20085

Co-major: Social Media 8 units (100 credit points)

  • Innovation Cultures: Perspectives on Science and Technology MDA10006
  • Digital Communities MDA20009
  • National Media in a Globalised World MDA20025
  • Networked Selves MDA20003
  • Sports /Advertising / Media MDA20011
  • Media Analytics and Visualisation MDA30017
  • Media & Communications Project B* MDA30007
  • Researching Social Media Publics MDA30012

Note: (*) Prerequisite subject

Minor: Social Media 4 units (50 credit points)

  • Innovation Cultures: Perspectives on Science and Technology MDA10006
  • Digital Communities MDA20009
  • Networked Selves MDA20003
  • Researching Social Media Publics MDA30012

Entry Requirements

  • Pre-requisite: MA# or AM
  • STPM: 2Ps
  • UEC: 5Bs inclusive of pre-req
  • ‘A’ Levels incorporating Cambridge, CGE, UK, Malaysia, Singapore, & UK – Min 3 ‘A’ Level passes required: 8
  • ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank): 60
  • Australian Foundation (min overall %): 65%
  • Bangladesh Higher School Certificate: 3.5
  • China Gao San: 70%
  • GCC Thanawiya Amma + 1st year bachelor program: 65%
  • Indian and Pakistan Year 12: 65%
  • Indonesian SMA III: 74%
  • Iran High School Diploma plus pre-university degree (1 year): 65%
  • International Baccalaureate IB Diploma (out of 6 subjects): 24
  • Kenya KCSE: B-
  • Ontario CPU: 60%
  • Sri Lankan A Levels: 7
  • Vietnam Senior High School Year 12: 7.0
  • IELTS^: 6.0 (no individual band below 6.0) 
    • (IELTS one skill retake (must be taken within 60 days of original test)
  • TOEFL iBT^: 64 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing
  • PTE Academic: 50 with no communicative skill score less than 50
  • Linguaskill-General^: Overall score of 160-179 with no band less than 160
  • SPM/1119: C##
  • UEC: A1 & A2
  • MUET: Band 4
  • GCE 'O' Level **: C##
  • GCE'A' Level and AS Level# : C
  • International Baccalaureate: Minimum Grade 4 in English A or B at Standard Level or Higher Level
  • C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English Advanced: CAE): 169, no band less than 169
  • STPM 920 English Literature: C

Notes: 

  • ^IELTS, TOEFL IBT and PTE(A) results should be within 2 years from the start of the studies
  • **Applicable for both English as First Language and English as Second Language
  • #A/AS Level – General Paper, General Studies, English Language, English Literature, English Language and Literature
  • ## is not applicable for International students.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM116,480

Other miscellaneous fees

RM500

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM116,680

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