Bachelor's
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies (Software Development Pathway) – AIC
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies (Software Development Pathway) at Ara Institute of Canterbury focuses on developing professional software engineering expertise. The programme covers programming, object-oriented software development, web technologies, mobile applications, databases, software testing, cloud computing, and application design.
Students undertake practical software development projects using industry-standard tools while strengthening analytical, collaborative, and project management skills. Graduates are prepared for careers in software engineering, application development, web development, systems analysis, mobile development, and enterprise software solutions.
Entry Requirements
- NCEA Level 3 university entrance standard including 14 credits in mathematics or related approved subjects
- Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above (5 in reading, 5 in writing)
- Numeracy: 10 credits at Level 1 or above
- English language proficiency via IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (min 5.5 in all bands) or equivalent
- Submission of academic records and completion of application documentation
Career Outcomes
- Software Engineer
- Full Stack Developer
- Software Applications Programmer
- Mobile App Developer
- Software Quality Analyst
Scholarship Available
- Ara Computing Scholarships
- Software Innovation Grants
- International Awards
Key Information
Location
Christchurch, New Zealand
University
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Intakes
February, July
Study Mode
On Campus
Tuition Fee
$26,572 / Year
Duration
3 Years
Language
English
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