Bachelor of Information Technology

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent

OR

Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma

Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent

OR alternative entry requirements may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.

Course Details

Our Bachelor of Information Technology is co-designed with industry to prepare you for a career in the ICT industry. Cover programming, software engineering, networks and databases, human-centred design, smart technologies and cloud architecture, and use technical and creative skills with 4.0-era technology to design IT solutions.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to solve and propose innovative solutions to complex and highly technical problems. You’ll cover foundational studies in programming, software engineering, network and database systems, and human-centred design, as well as topics in smart industry technologies, enterprise computing and cloud architectures. A choice of elective subjects, including software development, data analytics, artificial intelligence, web development and UX, game programming and cybersecurity, allows you to tailor the course to your interests. You will also have the opportunity to undertake work experience, which lets you apply your learnings and further prepare for entry into the workforce.

This course has been co-developed with industry-leading ICT practitioners and academics, and is structured to align with the guidelines of the Australian Computer Society.

Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning

Demonstrate a cohesive and coherent understanding of IT concepts and technologies in solving complex industry problems.

Evaluate and select appropriate technology and design methodologies for the implementation of IT solutions.

Synthesise cognitive, technical and creative skills to design and develop inventive IT solutions for complex industry applications.

Communicate IT services and solutions to a diverse audience, ensuring they meet system and user needs.

Apply sound judgment, effective management, and collaborative skills in a professional IT context.

Demonstrate core professional obligations, ethics and social responsibilities in a professional IT context.

Evaluate and recommend emerging IT technologies to deliver creative and human-centric IT solutions.

Undertake 192 hours of experience by completing an internship or working on a live brief.

Career opportunities

Successfully completing a Bachelor of Information Technology prepares you to seek professional level employment in roles within the IT and software industries.

Potential career paths

Solutions Architect

Network Designer

Data Engineer

Software Developer