Information technology is not just a pathway to your future; your degree could help you shape the future. Technology is everywhere, affects everyone and is never still. If IT is your passion, our Bachelor of Information Technology immerses you in a field that is driving our world forward.
If you dream of developing amazing software, designing multimedia experiences or creating tomorrow’s smart systems, this degree provides the technical, analytical and creative skills you need. Study on campus or online and take advantage of optional internship units that add hands-on, real-life experience.
Tailor your studies through the choice of a major in business analytics, networks and cybersecurity, software development or user experience.
Whether as a programmer, designer, web developer, systems analyst, database administrator, project manager, ICT network professional or technical support personnel, the Bachelor of Information Technology is the beginning of what could be an amazing future.
Course Learning Outcome
Apply specialised knowledge and skills appropriate to a specified IT professional role to solve a range of specific problems.
Apply broad theoretical and technical core ICT knowledge and skills to solve a range of practical problems.
Model well-developed socially-responsible and ethical behaviour in the performance of professional IT tasks.
Apply broad theoretical and technical core ICT knowledge and skills to solve a range of practical problems.
Apply specialised knowledge and skills appropriate to a specified IT professional role to solve a range of specific problems.
Reflect on, assess and self-regulate own learning capabilities and performance to develop skills for ongoing professional development.
Apply academic and technical communication skills to clearly and coherently present relevant knowledge and ideas in a variety of mediums to other ICT professionals, clients, users, the public and other stakeholders.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in and reflect upon self and team activities in achieving a common ICT goal.
Students can undertake optional internship units. Internship positions vary depending on each student's discipline area, placement firm size and industry. Recent roles undertaken by internship students include software quality assurance coordinator, IT support officer, network support officer, software development and various other management and IT roles in private and government sectors.
Students choose a major from the following:
Big Data Technologies: Provides students with the skills needed to investigate Big Data and solve real-world business problems through the application of modern data analytics tools.
Digital Interaction and the User Experience: Students develop the skills to design and develop multimedia resources and interactive programs that support a great user experience. Students develop an ability to select and use multimedia resources that facilitate engagement and usability.
Networks and Cybersecurity: Students gain the skills needed to develop, implement, manage and secure enterprise networks and systems.
Software Development: Students acquire the skills to efficiently develop and maintain high quality software systems and to participate in and manage software projects.
Please note Sydney, Melbourne and Perth students may choose from the Big Data Technologies, Digital Interaction and the User Experience or Software Development majors.
Location
Teaching period
UAC code
QTAC code
Gold Coast
Term 1
, Term 3
, Term 5
N/A
N/A
Online
Term 1
, Term 3
, Term 5
N/A
N/A
Career Outcomes
This course has full professional accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). ACS accreditation is awarded to an institution and its programs after a rigorous evaluation of their capacity to produce graduates who have the knowledge and skills required of an ICT professional.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your
chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review
the University’s Rules Relating to Awards,
noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Applicants will not be considered for admission on the basis of having fully or partially completed a Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or a Certificate IV (AQF Level 4).
Credit for prior learning
Candidates who have completed an Associate Degree of Information Technology or equivalent may be granted advanced standing for up to sixteen (16) units.
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Information Technology, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points) comprising:
10 core units (120 credit points),
1 major (96 credit points), and
6 equivalent elective units (72 credit points).
Exit awards
Students may be eligible to exit with an Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology after completing 4 units (48 credit points) as specified in the Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology exit requirements.
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Information Technology after completing 16 units (192 credit points) as specified in the Associate Degree of Information Technology course structure.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code
Unit Title
Available
Credit points
Notes
Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award
Pre-requisite does not apply to 3007016 - Bachelor of Technology Education OR 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) students
Students will be expected to have completed and passed introductory units in business and/or tourism including accounting, marketing and management from School of Business and Tourism or similar units from other discipline areas or institutions
ISYS1001 - Web Development I
AND
(CSC00228 - Database Systems I OR DATA2001 - Database Systems)
AND
(ISY00245 - Principles of Programming OR PROG2007 - Programming II)
Pre-requisite does not apply to 3007016 - Bachelor of Technology Education OR 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) students
Students will be expected to have completed and passed introductory units in business and/or tourism including accounting, marketing and management from School of Business and Tourism or similar units from other discipline areas or institutions
ISYS1001 - Web Development I
AND one of
(ISYS2001 - Resources for User Interaction OR ISY00324 - Visual Resources for Interactive Applications)
Co-requisites
ISY00324 - Visual Resources for Interactive Applications OR ISY00325 - Audio-Video Resources for Interactive Applications OR ISYS2001 - Resources for User Interaction
Enrolment information
It is strongly recommended that you have fundamental knowledge in programming concepts as contained in CSC00235 - Applications Development, ISY00245 - Principles of Programming, or similar.
Pre-requisite does not apply to 3007016 - Bachelor of Technology Education OR 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) students
have successfully completed COMP1001 - Data Communications and Networks
Enrolment information
It is strongly recommended that you are familiar with basic computer operations, e.g. installing software, downloading and uploading files, creating and zipping folders.
Pre-requisite does not apply to 3007016 - Bachelor of Technology Education OR 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) students
Below are suggested elective units. Other Faculty of Science and Engineering or University-wide electives may be taken as elective units on approval by your Course Coordinator.