Faculty of Science and Technology
Deakin University
Bachelor of Information Technology
Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds
The Bachelor of Information Technology opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities in Information Technologyrelated fields. Students can gain a broad qualification or select a pathway into a specialised course in Computer Science and Software Development, Games Design and Development, IT Security or Multimedia Technology.
Students benefit from a hands-on approach to learning and all units include practical work using the most advanced technologies. Deakin students have access to top software in fully-equipped computer laboratories and the opportunity to take CISCO units for a head start towards CISCO certification.
The Industry-Based Learning program enables undergraduates to work full-time in industry as part of their degree. Majors include Computer Science and Software Development, Games Design and Development, IT Security and Multimedia Technology.
Small classes and accessible lecturers help students get the best out of their university education and offer a friendly learning environment.
Deakin’s Bachelor of Information Technology is structured to provide flexibility and can be undertaken on or off campus. The course structure enables students to undertake one third of their degree as core units, one third additional IT units and one third elective units, although many students choose to take all their electives in IT, creating a double major.
Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Business Information Systems/Bachelor of Information Technology.
Depending on their chosen major, graduates can gain employment in a wide range of Information Technology-related roles including as a:
Information Technology (Computer Science and Software Development), Information Technology (Games Design and Development), Information Technology (IT Security), Information Technology (Multimedia Technology), Business Information Systems. Students seeking a place in any of Deakin’s specialised Information Technology courses (listed above) should also list the more generic Bachelor of Information Technology as a preference below their chosen specialism to maximise their chances of gaining a place at Deakin.
Information in this publication was correct at the date of publish. For the most up to date information please refer to the Deakin course website www.deakin.edu.au/courses (for course structures) and VTAC www.vtac.edu.au (for pre-requisites).
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For further information, see our website: www.deakin.edu.au/scitech or contact the Faculty of Science and Technology, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood VIC 3125. Phone (03) 9244 6699 or email sci-tech@deakin.edu.au. Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code 00113B
