#1 Melbourne university for median graduate salary
#1 Melbourne university for facilities and resources
#1 Melbourne university for course satisfaction
Why choose information technology at Deakin
In today’s digital world, the information technology (IT) industry drives how we work, learn, play, communicate and socialise. In Deakin’s Bachelor of Information Technology, you will gain the essential skills and experience required to launch a career in IT while developing specialist knowledge in an industry-relevant study area of your choice.
This course allows you to explore areas like programming, networking, cyber security, cloud applications, entrepreneurship, innovation and user-centred design. At the #1 university in the state of Victoria for computing, and information facilities and resources, you will undertake a specialised capstone project where you will use co-working spaces to collaborate with peers and be guided by industry mentors. An honours year is available for high-achieving students interested in completing a focused research project.
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Proven employability
Build practical skills in software, networks and digital systems used across modern organisations.
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Practical learning for every student
Apply information technology knowledge through experiences based on real technology challenges.
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Degrees shaped by employers
Study a curriculum informed by industry and aligned with current information technology practices.
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Flexible technology specialisation
Tailor your degree through electives that develop expertise across key information technology fields.
Connected to industry
Deakin’s strong industry connections help shape your learning. Build practical experience in real workplace contexts through work-integrated learning, mentoring and networking opportunities. Industry advisory boards also help shape our degrees, which means what you study is current, relevant and aligned to what your future employers need.
Deakin puts employability first
Career outcomes
Build the technical knowledge and practical experience for IT careers across industries, supporting software, cloud, cyber security and digital technology projects in organisations of all sizes.
IT project manager
Lead the planning and delivery of technology projects by coordinating teams, budgets and timelines. You'll work with stakeholders to deliver IT solutions that meet business needs and organisational goals.
- $110k
Typical annual salary in Australia
- 15%
Projected job growth in 5 years
- 4/5
Job satisfaction
User experience designer
Research user needs and design intuitive digital experiences for websites, apps and software. You'll create prototypes, test designs and collaborate with development teams to improve usability.
- $110k
Typical annual salary in Australia
- 9.9%
Projected job growth in 5 years
- 4.3/5
Job satisfaction
Other jobs
- Android/iOS developer
- Cloud architect
- Data analyst
- Database administrator
- Network specialist
- Application, software or game developer
FAQs
Deakin's campuses in Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool are set in vibrant, multicultural communities where it is easy to connect and feel at home. As the #1 university in Australia for international student happiness and student satisfaction, you will be supported at every step of your journey. You can join clubs and societies through the Deakin University Student Association (DUSA), attend social events, go on trips and live on campus to meet people from around the world. Each campus has fitness centres, cafes and 24-hour security, as well as prayer rooms and multifaith chaplains.
Deakin offers a range of merit-based scholarships that can reduce your tuition fees by 20%, 25%, 50% or 100% for the duration of your degree. Eligibility varies by scholarship and the degree you choose, but you will automatically be considered for most scholarships when you apply to Deakin. Use the Find a scholarship tool and filter by 'citizenship' to see what is available to you, or explore Australia Awards scholarships if you are from an eligible country.
As an international student at Deakin, you can work part time according to the conditions of your visa. On a Student Visa (Subclass 500), you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during trimesters. When you are on a trimester break you can work as much as you want. Compulsory work experience that forms part of your degree does not count toward this limit. Find part-time roles and internships through DeakinTALENT and learn more about working in Australia.
Most students studying full time at Deakin need a Student Visa (Subclass 500). You can apply for this visa after you accept your offer and receive your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). To apply, you will need a valid passport, your CoE, proof of Overseas Student Health Cover and any other documents required by the Department of Home Affairs. Apply as early as possible, but do not book travel until your visa has been granted. Find out more about student visas.
Australia is widely regarded as one of the safest and most welcoming countries in the world for students, with strong legal protections, reliable public services and a multicultural community. In fact, Melbourne is ranked the #4 student city in the world! At Deakin, you will be part of a supportive community, with 24/7 help, dedicated campus security and practical tools to help you feel safe, confident and connected. Deakin’s SafeZone app also connects you directly to campus security and support services if you ever need help. Find out more about studying in Australia.
Deakin offers a wide range of support to help you settle in and succeed throughout your studies – we are ranked the #1 university in Melbourne for student support. You can access 1:1 study support, English language support, career planning help, disability services and free counselling, as well as financial assistance if you need it. On campus, the SafeZone app and 24/7 security services mean help is always within reach. You can explore the full range of support services for international students or start an online chat with a student ambassador before you arrive.
To enrol in an undergraduate degree at Deakin, many degrees require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent). Some degrees require higher scores so check the entry requirements tab on the degree page for details. You may also meet the requirement through recent secondary or university study completed in English, or by demonstrating five or more years of living and working in an English-speaking country. Eligibility is assessed on a case-by-case basis. If you do not yet meet the requirement, the Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) offers pathway programs to help develop your English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Completion of DUELI’s English for Academic Purposes can give you the minimum English language requirements for most Deakin degrees.
Deakin is the #1 university in Melbourne for international student graduate employment. Our degrees are developed with industry insight, so you will gain career-ready skills from the beginning. Each Deakin student can access work-integrated learning through opportunities including placements, internships and projects with well-known industry partners. Our dedicated international student career support program helps you learn about the Australian workforce, make connections and build your network through placements. You will get support with your resume, help looking for an internship or a job after graduation and even advice about your career options overseas.
There is more than one way to study at Deakin. If you do not meet the academic requirements, Deakin College offers a guaranteed pathway to Deakin with small, supportive classes on campus. If you meet the academic requirements but not the English requirements, you can enrol in a Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) English pathway program and progress to your chosen Deakin degree upon successful completion. Deakin also has formal pathway agreements with partner institutions in countries like China, India, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and the United States, so you can start your studies locally before transferring to Australia to complete your degree.
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What will I study in the Bachelor of Information Technology?
The Bachelor of Information Technology is a three-year degree. You will develop core computing knowledge, build expertise in modern IT systems and apply your learning through practical projects aligned with industry practice.
Core foundations
Develop programming and software skills
Learn how to design, write and test software while gaining confidence with fundamental coding concepts.
Understand digital systems and networks
Explore how hardware, software and networks work together to support modern technology environments.
Build analytical problem-solving capability
Apply logical thinking and structured approaches to solving technology challenges.
Choose your electives
Progress your major studies
Build expertise in a specialised IT area to utilise domain specific knowledge to solve real-world practical problems.
Work with contemporary IT platforms
Delve into industry standard infrastructure and newly emerging technologies that support modern organisations.
Apply learning in project environments
Complete collaborative tasks that simulate technology challenges faced by industry.
Consolidate and graduate
Complete advanced discipline studies
Engage with complex IT concepts and technologies that extend your technical capability.
Apply knowledge through major projects
Participate in capstone or professional practice experiences that reflect workplace scenarios.
Strengthen career-ready capabilities
Develop communication, teamwork and ethical awareness essential for responsible IT practice.
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Information Technology, you must pass 24 credit points.
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Are you a current student? For course information that applies to the year you started your degree, visit the handbook.
All students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements
Units
You are required to complete 12 core units plus three credit points of capstone units (these are essential units for this degree).
In your first trimester you must also complete two 0-credit point units which are compulsory for this degree.
Plus 2 credit points from the following capstone options:
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# Corequisite of STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit).
^ Offered in Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3.
+ Students must have completed STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit) and SIT223 Professional Practice in Information Technology.
It is important to ensure your course plan meets the course rules detailed above. Students should contact Student Central for assistance with course planning, choosing the right units and understanding course rules.
You are required to complete nine units which can be made up of either one major sequence (six units) and three open elective units, or one minor sequence (four units) and five open elective units, or two minor sequences (eight units) and one open elective unit.
Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.
You are required to complete nine units which can be made up of either one major sequence (six units) and three open elective units, or one minor sequence (four units) and five open elective units, or two minor sequences (eight units) and one open elective unit.
Refer to the details of each minor sequence for availability.
- Animation for Virtual Production
- Application Development
- Cyber Security Network Operations
- Embedded Systems
- Game Design
- Interaction Design
- Network and Cloud Technologies
- Programming
- Security Management
- UX/UI Design
- Virtual and Augmented Reality
Students wishing to complete more than one major or minor sequence or a combination of major and/or minor sequences in the Bachelor of Information Technology cannot count more than two units in common towards the sequences undertaken.
Where a major and minor sequence share the same title, it is not possible for students to undertake both.
Choose open elective units from across the University, including from a completely different study area (subject to meeting the unit prerequisites).
Professional recognition
Deakin’s Bachelor of Information Technology is professionally accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS). This course is recognised internationally for entry to professional practice by other accrediting bodies through the Seoul Accord.
What to expect while studying
The learning experiences and assessment activities within this course may require students to have access to a range of technologies beyond a laptop or desktop computer. For information regarding hardware and software requirements, please refer to the Bring your own device (BYOD) guidelines via the School of Information Technology website in addition to the individual unit outlines in the Handbook.
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, workshops and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks. Learn about key dates at Deakin.
Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
This course includes a compulsory work placement with an approved host organisation to take your learning beyond the classroom and prepare you to be work and career ready. Work Integrated Learning units offered in this course provide you with the opportunity to develop your professional networks and work practices while completing your degree.
Elective units may also provide additional opportunities for Work Integrated Learning experiences.
For more information visit Work Integrated Learning.
At Deakin, we're committed to ensuring an inclusive environment that supports all students to belong, thrive and succeed. We work closely with students, where needed, to identify potential barriers to participation and where possible, provide tailored support so students can engage with learning and assessment activities.
If you are neurodivergent, have a disability, health condition or mental health condition that may impact your study or participation in university life, and want to know how Deakin could support you, contact our Domestic students (opens in a new window) or International students (opens in a new window) or Disability Resource Centre (opens email client) teams for a collaborative and confidential discussion. This discussion is to support you to make plans for your studies and future career and will not have any bearing on your application to the course.
When can I start?
When you study depends on your course, location and available intakes. Check the table to see when you can start and how study is offered throughout the year.
Your course learning outcomes describe the knowledge, skills and capabilities you’ll develop and be able to demonstrate by the time you graduate. Built into your course through your units and assessments, they provide a clear picture of what you’ll be equipped to know, understand and do – preparing you to apply your learning with confidence beyond university.
| Course Learning Outcomes |
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| Develop a broad, coherent knowledge of the IT discipline, including its dynamic environment, with detailed knowledge of project management principles, and in-depth knowledge in the area of the chosen major. Design, develop and implement IT systems and software, and associated policies and procedures for optimal use and apply industry standards and best practice in one or more specialised areas of IT. Apply an in-depth knowledge of the roles of IT in the context of modern organisations and society and propose enhancements. |
| Communicate in a professional context to inform, explain and drive sustainable innovation through information technology, utilising a range of verbal, graphical and written methods, recognising the needs of diverse audiences. |
| Use digital technologies, platforms, frameworks and tools from the field of information technology to generate, manage, process and share digital resources and solutions. |
| Critically analyse information provided to inform decision making and evaluation of plans and solutions associated with the field of information technology. |
| Apply cognitive, technical, and creative skills from information technology to understand requirements and design, implement, and operate solutions to real-world and ill-defined computing problems. |
| Work independently to apply knowledge and skills to new situations in professional practice and/or further learning in the field of information technology with adaptability, autonomy, responsibility, and personal accountability for actions as a practitioner and a learner. |
| Work independently and collaboratively to achieve team goals, contributing knowledge and skills from information technology to advance the teams objectives, employing effective teamwork practices and principles, and comprehending distinct workplace roles and their functions. |
| Apply professional and ethical standards and accountability in the field of information technology, and engage openly and respectfully with diverse communities and cultures. |
- Award granted
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Year
2027 course information
- VTAC code
- 1400314443 - Waurn Ponds (Geelong), International full-fee paying place
1400514443 - Burwood (Melbourne), International full-fee paying place - Deakin code
- S326
- CRICOS code?Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students
- 053993D Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7
Fees
Estimated tuition fee
$43,800
for 1 yr full-time AUD
The estimated tuition fee above is based on a typical first-year full-time enrolment of 8 credit points and is provided as a guide only. Your tuition fees are determined by your course and unit enrolment. Your tuition fees will vary depending on your study load, the course duration, and any approved recognition of prior learning.
Scholarships
Deakin scholarships recognise your hard work and achievements. Our support can ease the financial pressure of studying in Australia so you stay focused on your success. Numbers are limited, so apply early for the best chance.
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Apply directly to Deakin
Applications can be made directly to the University through StudyLink Connect - Deakin University's International Student Application Service.
We recommend engaging with a Deakin Authorised Agent who can assist you with the process and submit the application.
Apply through VTAC
If you are an international student completing an Australian Year 12 in Australia or overseas, you must submit an application through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). In addition, you may also apply directly to Deakin through StudyLink Connect - Deakin University's international student application service.
Recognition of prior learning
We value your previous study and experience. Recognition of prior learning enables you to get credit for what you've already achieved. When you apply, we'll consider your previous study and experience for recognition of prior learning.