Program Overview

Bachelor of Information Technology

The Bachelor of Information Technology is a professionally accredited course that provides students with foundational IT and web systems skills, allowing them to specialize in areas such as software development, cyber security, network engineering, and web development. The course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the contemporary tech industry.

Key Information

• Study mode and sessions: On Campus, Online
• Duration: Minimum time - 3 years, Maximum time - 6 years
• Entry score: 55
• Indicative fees:
  • International on campus: Full-time - $32,480.00 pa, Part-time - $16,240.00 pa
  • International online: Full-time - $28,640.00 pa, Part-time - $14,320.00 pa
• Course points and codes: Credit Points: 192, AQF: Level 7, Cricos: F

Why Study with Us?

• Flexible study options: Study IT your way – online or on campus
• Personalized study: Gain a solid grounding in fundamental theory and practice, then specialize in an area that aligns with your career goals
• Workplace experience: Charles Sturt has great industry connections, providing opportunities for work-integrated learning and industry placements
• Professional accreditation: Accreditation by the Australian Computer Society means that when you graduate, you'll be perfectly positioned to take your career in information technology anywhere

Career Opportunities

• Cyber security
• Data analytics
• Information technology analytics
• Network administration
• Network engineering
• Software development
• Web systems and development

What You Will Study

The course consists of fourteen core subjects, one restricted elective, a major of eight subjects, and five unrestricted electives or a minor sequence. Students can choose from majors in:

• Cyber security
• Network Engineering
• Software and Application Development
• Web Development

Costs

• Course fees:
  • International on campus: Full-time - $32,480.00 pa, Part-time - $16,240.00 pa
  • International online: Full-time - $28,640.00 pa, Part-time - $14,320.00 pa
• Payment options:
  • Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university
  • Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
  • Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)

Entry Requirements

• Selection rank: 55
• Academic entry requirements:
  • A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors)
  • Completion of the HSC (or equivalent) with strong performance in subjects in the Information Technology area
  • Successful completion of at least two appropriate standard IT university-level subjects
  • IT related professional certifications
  • Two years relevant professional IT work experience
  • A completed AQF Certificate III in Information Technology or a completed AQF Certificate III in an area related to Information Technology
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR

Credit and Pathways

• Credit: If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree
• Pathways: We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first

How to Apply

• Apply via UAC: Refer to key dates on the UAC website
• Apply via VTAC: Refer to key dates on the VTAC website
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt: Check out our direct application closing dates
• Recruitment agent: Have questions about Charles Sturt University or need help with the student visa application process? Find a recruitment agent

Related Courses

• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology