Program Overview

Bachelor of Information Technology

The Bachelor of Information Technology delivers the skills needed to succeed in an interconnected society. From delivering services and products, analyzing information, to building healthy and connected societies through mobile and web applications, IT is the language of now and the future.

Degree Overview

Information Technology (IT) is all about the application of technology to solve business, organizational, or societal problems. The University prepares graduates to be technically savvy, creative, and flexible. The information technology degree is designed to meet industry's evolving IT needs. Develop skills in programming, AI, cyber security, and cloud computing.

Career Opportunities

Enjoy great employment prospects and go on to work in dynamic sectors at the forefront of discovery and innovation. You could work across almost every industry and not-for-profit organization. You could go on to work for organizations like Google, Amazon, Facebook, or Apple.

Professional Outcomes

Possible career paths include:

• Mobile App Designer
• Software Developer
• Games Designer
• IT Analyst
• IT Project Manager
• Infrastructure Business Analyst

Program Details

• Program Code: 11497
• Selection Rank: 67.00 - 62.80
• Duration (Full-time/Part-time): 3 years up to 8 years
• Next Start Date: 17 Aug, May, Aug, May 2026
• CRICOS Code: E
• Indicative Fee: AUD 43,940

Majors

The program offers several majors, including:

• ICT Developer
• ICT Business Analyst
• ICT Security Specialist

ICT Developer Major

This major focuses on learning the skills needed to design, develop, and test new systems and apps. Study courses in web programming, game design, mobile app development, and the digital economy.

ICT Business Analyst Major

This major focuses on learning the skills needed to analyze, design, and implement technology solutions aligned with organizational goals. Students develop expertise in eliciting business requirements, translating stakeholder needs into technical specifications, and applying data-driven decision-making.

ICT Security Specialist Major

This major focuses on learning the skills needed to design, implement, and manage an organization's ICT security policies and procedures to protect against threats and ensure data confidentiality and integrity.

Core Courses

Complete the following core courses to fulfill the requirements of this program:

• COMP1010 Computing Fundamentals
• COMP1140 Database and Information Management
• COMP3851A Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part A
• COMP3851B Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part B
• INFT1060 Cybersecurity Fundamentals
• INFT2031 Systems and Network Administration
• INFT2060 Applied Artificial Intelligence
• INFT2150 ICT Business Analysis
• INFT3100 ICT Project Management
• INFT3800 Professional Practice in IT
• SENG1050 Web Technologies
• SENG1110 Object Oriented Programming
• SENG2130 Systems Analysis and Design
• SENG2260 Human-Computer Interaction

Elective Pathways

Several elective pathways are available, including:

• Animation
• Criminology
• UX & Interaction Design
• ICT in Education
• ICT Trainer
• Data Mining
• Data Analytics

Admission Information

• English Proficiency Requirements: IELTS overall minimum - 6.0, IELTS section minimum - 6.0
• Senior Secondary School Qualification: Admission to undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC).

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Callaghan and Singapore) is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). This accreditation applies to the ICT Developer major. The ICT Business Analyst and ICT Security Specialist majors are provisionally accredited by ACS for students who commence in 2026.