Bachelor of Information Systems
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Duration
- 3 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- UAC code 424500
- Program code 3979
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $14,000*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $36,500*
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $54,000*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $172,500*
Fees
Fees
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Industry accredited
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Growing sector
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Industry experience
- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- Double degrees
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
Information Systems form the foundation of our modern world. Combining technology, people and processes, these systems are critical to the success of every organisation. In the Bachelor of Information Systems at UNSW, you'll learn how to craft digital solutions that inspire innovation, improve user experiences and help businesses achieve their goals.
Graduate with in-demand skills and high earning potential as an information systems expert. During this 3-year program, you’ll gain expertise across key focus areas, such as digital transformation, agile product management and the application of artificial intelligence to business analytics.
Through immersive learning experiences, real-world projects and work-integrated learning opportunities, you’ll develop the confidence to create, manage and optimise information systems across a range of environments.
Still curious? Here are 6 things you didn’t know about information systems.
Key features
Gain industry-recognised accreditation
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Information Systems at UNSW, you’ll be accredited by the Australian Computer Society, opens in a new window (ACS) at the Professional Level, which is recognised and respected across the industry.
Get real-world experience
With work-integrated learning (WIL), you’ll gain hands-on experience and learn how to apply your knowledge and skills in information systems in the real world.
Unlock global opportunities
Develop your understanding of international business aspects of information systems and information technology – and start building global connections – with UNSW’s international systems and technology practicum.
Why study this degree at UNSW?
Study at a leading university
Start your career with the best – The School of Information Systems and Technology Management is ranked #1 in Australia, #3 in the Asia-Pacific and #14 globally (Association for Information Systems (AIS), 2024). You’ll also be part of UNSW’s Business School – Australia's #1 Business School (Australian Financial Review (AFR) Boss, 2024).
Supercharge your employability
With a Bachelor of Information Systems from UNSW, you’ll be one of the most employable graduates in Australia. UNSW is known for its graduate employability, with UNSW awarded the Most Employable students for six years in a row (Australian Financial Review (AFR) Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020-2025). Our hands-on professional learning opportunities bring the boardroom to the classroom, so you’re industry-ready as soon as you graduate.
Double your impact with extra qualifications
Set yourself apart in the job market by combining your Bachelor of Information Systems with a complementary degree in Commerce or Actuarial Studies. Studying for a double degree can help you gain a breadth of skills and become a specialist in your field without necessarily doubling your workload or study duration.
Gain a competitive edge with honours
Pursue an area you’re passionate about by adding honours study to your degree. You can open up new career opportunities and accelerate your professional growth with an independent research project and advanced coursework.
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Entry requirements
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics
Adjustment Factors
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.
HSC Plus
This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree. You may be awarded up to five points.
Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL)
This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS), opens in a new window
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.
Admission pathways
TAFE Pathways Program
This degree is eligible for the TAFE Pathways Program. If you've completed a qualification under a relevant TAFE Training Package, you may be eligible for credit transfer. For more details, including this program's TAFE Pathway study plan, visit UNSW TAFE Pathways Program.
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.
International direct entry
| Qualifications | Direct entry requirement |
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International ATAR
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83.0
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| UNSW Foundation Studies GPA |
7.4
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Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
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10.0
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
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31.0
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
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1190.0
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We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please contact us for more information.
Please contact us for direct entry requirements.
Admission pathways
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
Program structure
The Bachelor of Information Systems is a three-year degree consisting of 24 courses. In your first year, you’ll develop an understanding of the broader business environment and build transferable business skills, along with an introduction to Information Systems.
You can choose the electives that interest you the most, or you can focus your studies in one of three different elective streams:
- Information Systems in Data Analytics
- Information Systems in Cybersecurity Management
- Information Systems in Organisations
The degree includes:
- Interdisciplinary business courses
- Information systems core courses
- Level 2 and 3 prescribed electives (student can pursue one of three electives streams)
- General education courses from other faculties
You can also join these professional development courses and experiences:
Guaranteed Work Integrated Learning: Start gathering your professional experience early with guaranteed industry experience such as an internship, consulting project or practicum
Practical Application: Solve real business problems from user experience (UX) design, app design or database development. Test your code in digital playgrounds on real challenges and in real-time and complete a Sandbox project for your final Capstone course
Future careers
By studying a Bachelor of Information Systems at UNSW, you’ll become highly sought-after as a professional who is up to date with the latest trends and tools in information systems.
With your blend of business and technical skills, you’ll be equipped to bridge the gap between technical teams and management, and ensure that technology solutions align with business goals. Virtually every industry, from healthcare to finance to retail, is reliant on information systems for their operations, making the skills you attain during your information systems degree universally applicable across a range of industries.
Fields related to Information Systems
With a Bachelor of Information Systems degree, you could work in the following industries:
- Digital transformation
- IT consulting
- Business systems analysis
- User Experience (UX) design
- Information system design
- Communications network analysis
- IS security development
- Cybersecurity consulting
- Digital innovation
- Data science
- IS and IT architecture
- Database administration
- Infrastructure development and maintenance
Potential jobs in Information Systems
Roles for a graduate with a Bachelor of Information Systems include:
- Business analyst
- Chief information officer
- Information systems manager
- IS/IT architect
- IT infrastructure developer
- IT project manager
- Management consultant
- Network developer
- Systems analyst
- Technical manager
- User experience (UX) designer
Accreditation
This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), opens in a new window for provisional membership at the Professional Level.
Double degrees
Design your degree to suit your career goals with the flexibility to specialise in up to two different business areas, or a subject outside the UNSW Business School faculty, such as arts or science. With a wide-ranging education, you can strengthen your career opportunities by completing a double degree.
Information Systems double degree options:
How to apply
Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Visit the Apply section of the UAC website, opens in a new window and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.
On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January. Visit the UAC website, opens in a new window for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.
Ready to start your application?
For most international students, applications are submitted via our Apply Online service. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement date. For more information visit our international applicant information page.
*If you are an international student studying an Australian qualification, go to the Universities Admission Centre (UAC), opens in a new window for application and UAC key dates. Note: If you are under 18 years of age, you need to make special arrangements. Read more.
Ready to start your application?
Fees & Scholarships
Commonwealth Supported Place: Student Contribution Band 2
*The student contribution for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The actual student contribution you will be liable for depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enrol. Actual fees are calculated upon enrolment. Student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the university and may increase each year during your studies (subject to caps determined by the Australian Government), effective at the start of each calendar year.
The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only - other fees and charges are not included.
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the UNSW fees website.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit UNSW International.
Scholarships
At UNSW, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you’re a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
QS World University Rankings, 2025
AFR Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020-2025
#1 Australian uni attended by start-up founders
This degree gave me industry experience working in technology, extremely early on in my degree.
