Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

01 Academic Admission Requirements
Entry is available to applicants 18 years or older who hold:

• Successful completion of an Australian Senior Certificate of Education (year 12) or equivalent within the last two years, with a minimum Australian tertiary admission rank (ATAR) of 55, or equivalent; or
• Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB), including English; or
• Satisfactory completion of at least six months consecutive study in a program deemed equivalent to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level qualification of at least level 5 as determined by the Country Education Profiles (CEP) of the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment; or
• Satisfactory completion of at least six months consecutive study, or equivalent, at any Australian university or other Institute of Higher Education; or
• Successful completion of a Foundation Studies program offered by a TAFE, an Australian university, or a private provider that is accredited as an AQF Certificate IV qualification or accredited as compliant with the National Standards for Foundation Programs; or
• Successful completion of a vocational educational & training (VET) award at Certificate IV or higher at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (or equivalent); or
• Demonstrated work and life experience. Students with work and life experience may be admitted to a course without meeting the formal academic requirements if they have relevant work experience and/or other acceptable qualifications.

02 English Language Requirements

• An English Language pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education (Year 12) or equivalent; or
• Evidence of satisfactory completion of an accredited tertiary award in English (Diploma/AQF 5 or above); or
• Satisfactory completion of an accredited tertiary award in English; or
• Prior Study in English (Qualification / Recognised Countries): Complete 5 years of full-time study in English in Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, United States, or South Africa
• For Alternate Admission applicants, a minimum score of 135 for the STAT Multiple-Choice component and a minimum score of 140 for the STAT Written English component.
• Attainment of a specified level of achievement in an approved English Language test as listed below.
  ○ IELTS: Overall score of 6 with an individual score of 5.5 for Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
  ○ TOEFL Internet-Based Test: Overall score of 67 with an individual score of 12 for Listening, 18 for Speaking, 15 for Reading and 21 for Writing
  ○ Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 161 and achievement of C1 Advanced level .
  ○ Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 47 and a score of 47 for each skill
  ○ Occupational English Test (OET): Overall Score of 1210
  ○ Comprehensive English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Overall score of 7.0 with a score of 6.0 for individual skills
  ○ LANGUAGECERT Academic: Overall score of 61
  ○ Michigan English Test (MET): Overall score of 53-57 with an individual score of 49 for each skill.
  ○ Oxford Test of English (OTE) Advanced: Achievement of B2 level

03 Alternate Entry

Stanley College considers educational disadvantage when assessing admissions. The alternative entry option is for applicants who are unable to meet the requirements for admission detailed above and allows candidates from underrepresented groups or those who have experienced educational disadvantage to seek entry into Stanley College higher education courses. Admission by the Alternate Admissions requires applicants to sit for the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) and achieve the following scores:

• A minimum score of 135 for the STAT multiple choice component and a minimum score of 140 for the STAT written English component Ensure that stat results are available to Stanley College at least 3 weeks prior to the commencement of the academic semester in the desired intake period.

• Students who do not have school, TAFE or university results within the past two years to be considered for general admissions entry
• Students who have qualifications or certificates with ungraded assessments and no other means to satisfy general admissions entry requirements
• Students who have not received a higher school certificate (HSC) or equivalent
• Students who do not meet the general entry requirements but have completed non-award tertiary studies 
• Students who received an ATAR score lower than is required for general admission
• Students with suitable work experience who cannot enter via general admissions

Applicants will be able to apply for Credit for Recognised Learning on a case-by-case basis to determine their suitability and readiness for admission into the Stanley College Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology. Applicants with insufficient preparation to commence the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology at Stanley College will be provided with information on other institutions that offer bridging courses or foundation studies. They will be encouraged to re-apply upon successful completion of a qualification that satisfies the College’s entry requirements.

04 Credit Transfer and Recognition of Learning

Stanley College recognises previous study or work experience through Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), helping students gain credit towards their qualifications. These pathways can reduce the number of units required, provided students submit supporting documents and complete the application process before starting their course. All applications are assessed fairly and transparently, with credit granted only when prior learning aligns with course requirements.

The Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology degree offered by Stanley College is designed with the practical approach of education in mind. To that end, it aims to enhance your employability skills. A key component of the degree is Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities such as internships, research projects for example. You will get an opportunity to work within a business or other type of organisation to gain hands-on experience while giving you an insight into your future.

• Communications officer
• Data warehouse administrator
• Database administrator
• Database administrator developer
• Information officer
• Support officer
• Web designer
• IT consultant
• IT manager
• Multimedia developer
• Systems administrator
• Systems analyst
• Systems designer
• Systems manager

Studying at the higher education level can be challenging, but it also offers a rewarding experience. Stanley College has plenty of services for students to help them with both their academic and personal needs – from Orientation sessions before the semester starts through industry and social activities:

• Academic Skills Support Sessions
• English Support
• Learning Management Systems
• Accommodation Referral Services
• Access to Computers and Free Wi-Fi On Campus
• A Range of Social Activities
• Employment Liaison Services
• Personal Support and Counselling Services
• Student Representation

Students who complete the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology will be able to:

01 Knowledge
Demonstrate and apply a broad knowledge of Information and Communications technologies with depth in selected areas of study.

02 Communication and Collaboration

• Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication with a variety of professional and non-professional stakeholders and audiences
• Collaborate effectively with a range of professional, non-professional partners and stakeholders.

03 Self-Management
Demonstrate self-management through their ability to critically self-assess and reflect on feedback, to support their own professional and personal development.

04 Judgement and Ethics
Demonstrate integrity and accountability by responding critically and ethically to issues and dilemmas in Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

05 Critical Thinking
Critically review, analyse, consolidate, and synthesise technical and theoretical knowledge about ICT.

06 Application of Knowledge and Skills
Analyse and apply information and communications technologies with intellectual independence, self-learning capabilities and creativity to identify and solve problems.