ICT is where girls thrive, as it blends creativity with cutting-edge tech. At Swinburne Sarawak, we turn that potential into power with real-world skills, killer opportunities, and a community that’s all about breaking barriers.
“ICT is too hard.” “Its only for boys, not girls.” “Not creative enough.”
Sound familiar? These are the old myths that keep girls from going into information and communication technology. And let’s be real, these myths are as outdated as flip phones.
The truth is ICT is not just about coding. It’s designing, problem-solving, and inventing the future, all of which girls usually slay at. Also, with artificial intelligence (AI) taking over jobs, having these skills equates to your ultimate career cheat code.
Below are some reasons why the information and communication technology study program at Swinburne Sarawak will shake your world.
ICT is Everything that is Cool
Think ICT is just for nerds who type in darkened rooms? Far from it!
ICT is…
- UX/UI design. Ever swiped through TikTok and thought, “This app just gets me”? That’s User Experience (UX) magic. With ICT, you could be designing the next big app that makes life so much easier (or, more addictive)
- Digital media and animation. Imagine creating the next Jujutsu Kaisen edit or designing filters that are cooler than VSCO’s. Those skilled in ICT turn creativity into technology
- Data science. Love watching detective dramas? Data science is like Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) with spreadsheets. You’ll solve real-world mysteries by predicting trends or helping businesses crush it
- AI and robotics. From self-driving Teslas to robots that clean your room, AI is the future. Would you be the one programming it?
- Project management. If you’ve organised a group project (and carried your teammates through it), you’ve got leadership skills. Tech PMs build apps, games, and systems, and that makes you the ultimate GOAT of the crew.
Why ICT? Because the Future Isn’t Waiting for You
Will robots take our jobs? Yes. Unless you’re the one building the robots. That is why an ICT degree at Swinburne will future-proof your career.
How?
The world demands tech skills but offers limited tech expertise. With an ICT degree, you can work remotely from Langkawi, hustle in Singapore, or innovate in Melbourne. No degree is more versatile than this.
Many top companies hire Swinburne grads, with salaries ranking among the highest. Working in ICT is like having your creativity on steroids. It lets you build, design, and invent every day, with your ideas possibly changing how people live. It also helps fix real problems. Climate change? Healthcare gaps? Technology may just help solve them. And with Swinburne’s industry projects, it lets you work on real-world challenges while you study.
Still worried about being the only girl in your class? With Swinburne’s women in tech community, you’ll always have the crew you need to back you up.
Our ICT Degree Gives You The Edge
While others may concentrate on theory, Swinburne’s ICT degree teaches you how to win.
That’s because you’ll learn from pros, as our lecturers are from the industry. No dusty textbooks here – just real-world skills handed down and which you’ll use. Our curriculum is hands-on because it’s all about building apps, participating in hackathons, and doing internships. So, you’ll build up a strong portfolio even before you graduate.
We focus on the future and actively explore AI, cybersecurity, data science, and more. At Swinburne, we design our study programs to prepare students for jobs that haven’t even been created yet.
So you want to be the future?
ICT is not ‘too hard’. It is too powerful to ignore. The world needs more girls in tech, not just to code but to lead, create, and disrupt.
At Swinburne Sarawak, we give you the tools, the network, and the edge. The question is, are you ready to claim your spot?
If you are, why are you not applying now?