OVERVIEW

In our digital world, the information technology (IT) industry is central to the way we work, learn, play, communicate and socialise. Build a solid foundation for your future career with core IT skills suitable across multiple industries. During Deakin’s Bachelor of Information Technology, you will gain the essential skills and experience required to embark on a career in IT, while developing specialist knowledge in an industry-relevant study area of your choosing.

This course will give you the opportunity to explore in areas like programming, networking, cyber security, entrepreneurship, innovation and user-centred design. You will undertake a specialised capstone project and access co-working spaces, enabling you to collaborate with like-minded peers and kickstart your own professional network. An honours year is available for high-achieving students interested in undertaking a focused research project.

COURSE STRUCTURE

To complete the Bachelor of Information Technology, students must attain 24 credit points, which must include the following:

• Twelve (12) credit points of core units (12 credit points)
• Three (3) credit points of Information Technology capstone units (3 credit points)
• Completion of DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit point compulsory unit)
• Completion of SIT010 Safety Induction Program (0-credit point compulsory unit)
• Completion of STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit)
• And one of:
  • An IT Major sequence (6 credit points) and 3 credit points of open electives
  • An IT Minor sequence (4 credit points) and 5 credit points of open electives
  • Two IT Minor sequences (8 credit points) and 1 credit point open elective
• Level 1 - maximum of 10 credit points
• Level 3 - minimum of 6 credit points

IT is at the heart of innovation and productivity. It shapes the way we live, work, learn, communicate, socialise and entertain ourselves. It’s no surprise then that IT graduates are in high demand globally. Information Technology gives you the contemporary knowledge, skills and experience required for a successful and satisfying career as an IT professional.

Career opportunities include:

• application, software or game developer
• technical architect
• multimedia designer or developer
• solutions architect

• augmented reality creator
• mobile and apps developer
• network specialist
• project manager
• security architect
• UX designer
• web designer or developer.

Alternatively, you can apply your skills in non-traditional fields, such as healthcare, education, government and business.