School of Engineering and Information Technology
Faculty of Science and Technology
GAIN THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO WORK AT THE FOREFRONT OF EXCITING TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES.
Deakin University Computer Science and Software Development students have the opportunity to work in a field that is constantly evolving, with new developments changing the way we live. The course remains relevant and progressive through the input of representatives of leading information technology companies including IBM Australia, Telstra and Microsoft that are part of the Academic Advisory Board.
Bachelor of IT (Computer Science/Software Development) - Link to full course description, units and structure
The course emphasises hands-on, practical learning that allows students to put theory into practice. In addition, the Industry-Based Learning program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to work full-time in industry as part of their degree. Many students also take up internships with leading information technology companies to gain experience in the workplace and generate contacts in the industry.
Small classes and accessible lecturers help students get the best out of their university education and offer a friendly learning environment. Deakin students have access to well-equipped computer laboratories and the opportunity to take CISCO units for a head start towards CISCO certification.
Deakin’s IT courses are structured to provide flexibility for students. One third of the course provides a solid foundaton in information technology, another third offers electives in Information Technology or other disciplines, and the final third focuses on a specialism of IT Security, Games Design and Development, Computer Software and Development, Multimedia Technology or Web and Mobile Technology.
Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Business Information Systems/Bachelor of Information Technology.
Information Technology (Multimedia Technology), Information Technology (Games Design and Development)
Information Technology (IT Security)
Information Technology (Web and Mobile Technologies)
Business Information Systems.
A Computer Science and Software Development major is also vailable in the Bachelor of Information Technology.
Project manager
New technology researcher
Network manager
Computer systems developer
Software developer
Systems programmer
Computer systems maintenance
