Program Overview

Bachelor of Information Technology

The Bachelor of Information Technology is a fully online degree that equips students with the skills to design software, build applications, and solve complex digital challenges using programming, data science, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. This program is designed to provide students with real-world experience through national best-practice placements, preparing them to make an impact in the fast-growing IT sector.

Entry Requirements

To be accepted into this course, applicants must meet at least one of the following entry requirements:

• Year 12 completion (or equivalent qualification)
• TAFE/VET qualification
• Higher Education study
• Approved Foundation Studies program Students may also be considered based on work or life experience.

Key Information

• Guaranteed Entry ATAR: 65.00
• STAT: 150.0
• GPA: 4.0
• TAFE/VET: Certificate IV or above
• Direct Entry: Yes
• Duration: 3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent), Deferrable: Yes
• Start Dates: March, July
• Annual Fees: 2026: $9,537 (CSP), 2026: (FFP)
• Delivery mode: Online, also available in-person
• Practical experience: Available
• Study abroad: Not available
• Prerequisites: None
• Assumed knowledge: Mathematics, and familiarity with using computers and technology

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Information Technology is a three-year program that covers a range of topics, including:

Year 1

• Artificial Intelligence
• UX
• Software Engineering
• Database Modelling and Information Management
• Professional Skills
• Engineering Programming
• Networks and Cybersecurity
• Data Science

Year 2

• Full-Stack Web Development
• Data Engineering
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Neural Networks and Machine Learning
• Systems Software
• Requirements Analysis and System Design
• Project Management
• Mobile Application Development

Year 3

• Probabilistic Machine Learning
• Cloud and Distributed Computing
• Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
• Information Security
• Artificial Intelligence
• Workplace Preparation
• Software Testing and Quality Assurance
• Industry-based Practicum (12 weeks)

Career Opportunities

Information technology underpins every industry, and this degree prepares students for a wide range of roles that drive digital transformation across government, business, defence, and research. Potential occupations include:

• Software Developer
• Data Analyst
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Cloud Solutions Architect
• IT Project Manager
• Machine Learning Engineer Expected salaries for these roles range from $95,000 to $130,000.

Industry-Relevant Experience

Students will gain hands-on experience through a 12-week industry placement and professional preparation program. Flinders University partners with leading employers to provide real-world exposure to software, data, and cybersecurity environments.

Scholarships

Flinders University offers scholarships for high achievers, those in need of financial aid, indigenous, rural, and STEM students. These scholarships can help ease the financial challenges of university study.

Why Study IT at Flinders?

The Bachelor of Information Technology at Flinders University offers students the opportunity to shape the future with technology. With a fully online degree, students can balance study around their life with 100% online learning, expert support, and self-paced study options. The program builds skills that employers want, including coding, AI, data science, and cybersecurity, and provides the chance to pursue globally recognised certifications from Cisco and Amazon Web Services (AWS).