Bachelor of Networking and Telecommunications

Bachelor of Networking and Telecommunications is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at Polytechnic Institute Australia in Sydney, Australia. It takes 3 years full-time (156 weeks, 6 semesters), with intakes in March; July; October.

Polytechnic Institute Australia is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is A$19,200 a year, about ₹12.5 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly A$57,600 (≈ ₹37.4 lakh) before any yearly increase.

PIA Fees & Refunds page, offshore international fee for the current calendar year (2026): A$2,400 per unit, A$57,600 total course fee for 3 years, so A$57,600 ÷ 3 = A$19,200 a year. Onshore applicants pay A$48,000 in total

Living costs for Australia as a whole: A$29,710–40,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Network engineer
• IT technical support officer
• Database administrator
• Systems analyst
• Information systems manager
• Telecommunications researcher

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Cisco
• Amazon
• Microsoft
• Google
• IBM
• Oracle
• Ericsson
• Deutsche Telekom
• BT
• Telefónica

General entry requirements at Polytechnic Institute Australia for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Bachelor's degrees and diplomas: an Australian Year 12 with an ATAR-equivalent of at least 60, or a recognised overseas equivalent such as Class 12, plus the mathematics requirement (NSW Band 3 Advanced or Band 4 Standard 2 Mathematics, or equivalent).
• International applicants without an Australian Year 12 can apply through PIA's flexible entry: an equivalent overseas qualification, a foundation or tertiary preparation programme, or one year of full-time study at AQF Level 5 or above.
• You must be 18 or older to apply.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 6.0); PTE 50.

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This course starts in: March; July; October.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Australia, then arrange accommodation.

• Online international application form
• Evidence of your previous qualifications (transcripts and certificates)
• English test results, no more than two years old at the course start date (certified copies for postgraduate applicants)
• Application fee of A$200 (non-refundable)
• Tuition deposit as set out in your letter of offer, plus Overseas Student Health Cover (PIA quotes about A$1,750)

Polytechnic Institute Australia (PIA) is a private higher education provider with its head office on Goulburn Street in central Sydney and further campuses in Parramatta, Geelong and West Melbourne. It teaches diplomas, bachelor's degrees, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master's degrees in business, accounting, marketing, networking and ICT, as well as early childhood education and behavioural and social science.

Indian students look at PIA for business and ICT degrees in Sydney or Melbourne at a lower fee than most universities, with a Graduate Diploma in early childhood education for those heading towards teaching. Courses are taught in a blended mode, partly on campus and partly online. PIA is not a university and is not in world rankings.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Australia

• Bachelor of Computer ScienceAdelaide University3 years full time · A$55,400 / year
• Bachelor of Cyber SecurityAIBI Higher Education3 years full time · A$21,667 / year
• Bachelor of Business Information SystemsAIH Higher Education3 years full time · A$17,840 / year
• Bachelor of Information TechnologyAsia Pacific International College3 years (full time) · A$22,000 / year
• Bachelor of Information TechnologyAustralian Catholic University3 years · A$34,968 / year
• Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)Australian International Institute of Higher Education3 years (240 credit points, full time) · A$16,000 / year

More courses at Polytechnic Institute Australia

• Master of Information and Communications Technology2 years full-time (104 weeks, 4 semesters) · A$20,000 / year
• Master of Business2 years full-time (104 weeks, 4 semesters) · A$20,000 / year
• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)3 years full-time (156 weeks, 6 semesters) · A$19,000 / year
• Graduate Diploma of Information and Communications Technology1 year full-time (52 weeks, 2 semesters) · A$20,000 / year
• Graduate Diploma in Business1 year full-time (52 weeks, 2 semesters) · A$20,000 / year
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing)3 years full-time (156 weeks, 6 semesters) · A$19,000 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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