#1 Victorian university for computing graduate salary
#1 Victorian university for facilities and resources
#1 Victorian 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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Unbeatable employability in IT
Build practical skills in software, networks and digital systems that organisations rely on to run modern technology environments.
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Work-integrated learning
Apply your IT knowledge through practical experiences that reflect workplace 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 IT specialisations
Tailor your degree through electives that build expertise across key areas of information technology.
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
Key dates
Direct applications
Trimester 1 2027 applications close 7 February 2027
VTAC
FAQs
Yes – every Deakin student can access work-integrated learning (WIL) in their degree. Each year, more than 30,000+ students complete a placement or internship with partners including Microsoft, KPMG, EY and the National Australia Bank. You can access WIL through placements, industry projects, field-based experiences, simulations and global programs, helping you apply your skills and graduate with the experience and confidence employers value.
DeakinTALENT is Deakin's award-winning career service, and you can access it for life – not just while you're studying. From personalised career coaching sessions and AI-enhanced resume support to a jobs and internships board with employment opportunities, it’s designed to give you the career management skills and connections you need to stand out. Every Deakin degree is built with input from employers, so your course is designed around real workplace needs, now and into the future.
Entry requirements and the minimum ATAR vary by degree and are detailed on the degree page, but if your ATAR is below the cut-off, you still have options. Use the pathway finder tool to find the opportunities available to you, including associate degrees and Deakin Guaranteed ATAR, which offers eligible students a guaranteed entry score that's on average 10 points below the lowest selection rank. If you don't have an ATAR, Deakin Uni Ready is a free, supported program designed to build your skills and confidence and open doors to degrees in arts, health, science and business. Access programs and equity schemes are also available.
At Deakin, employability isn't an add-on – it's built in. Our degrees are designed with industry input, so your skills are aligned to what employers actually need. Every Deakin student can access work-integrated learning through opportunities such as placements, internships and industry projects, helping you build your professional network and practical experience before you even graduate. It's an approach that works: nine out of 10 Deakin graduates get a job within four to six months of finishing their degree.
Yes. Most eligible undergraduate students are offered a Commonwealth Supported Place meaning the government subsidises part of your tuition fees. If eligible, you can pay your student contribution using a HECS-HELP loan that you only start repaying once your income is above the repayment threshold. Deakin has scholarships that cater to our diverse student community, ranging from $5,000 per year for high ATAR achievers to $10,000 per year for students facing financial or personal hardship. The University also offers support services including financial counselling, budgeting help and access to short-term, interest-free loans to help you stay on track.
Deakin is the #1 Victorian university for student support and that starts the moment you accept your offer. Orientation is designed to help you feel welcome and get to know your community of classmates and teachers from day one. Across all campuses, there's a vibrant student community with clubs, events and opportunities to build real friendships. Deakin offers a range of services to help students stay healthy and safe, including sport and fitness facilities, free counselling, on-campus medical services and around-the-clock security.
Yes, and it's straightforward. You can transfer to Deakin in a few steps and apply for credit through recognition of prior learning (RPL), so you won't necessarily repeat subjects you've already completed. If you're coming from a TAFE partner, you may get guaranteed entry into second year with guaranteed RPL. Deakin's three-trimester system also means you may be able to start mid-year rather than waiting until March.
Most Deakin courses run across three trimesters per year instead of the traditional two semesters. Trimester 1 begins around March, Trimester 2 around July and Trimester 3 around November, each with roughly 12 weeks of teaching followed by an exam period. This means you can usually start your degree at three different points in the year and have more flexibility to manage your study load. Check the intakes by location section on the course page for details.
*Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. Learn more about our achievements on our University rankings page, or explore our sources page for supporting references.
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:
OR
# 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
1400314441 - Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
1400514441 - Burwood (Melbourne), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
1400614441 - Online, Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)- Deakin code
- S326
- 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
$9,814
for 1 yr full-time - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
The estimated tuition (student contribution) fee above is based on a typical first-year full-time enrolment of 8 credit points and is provided as a guide only. Your student contribution is determined by the units you enrol in and will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the course duration, and any approved recognition of prior learning. You may also be eligible for a HECS-HELP loan to defer payment of all or part of your student contribution.
Check your eligibility or learn more about CSP or HECS-HELP.
Scholarships
We want to help you excel at Deakin. Our scholarships recognise your dedication and achievements, providing financial support that can ease the cost of living and studying. With less pressure, you'll have more freedom to focus on what matters most – your education and future success.
Applications for 2027 are open
Ready to take the next step? Apply now to start your journey at Deakin and get ready for what’s next.
Key dates
Direct applications
Trimester 1 2027 applications close 7 February 2027
VTAC
Apply now
Apply direct
Simply create an account in the Deakin Application Portal, enter your personal and educational details, upload your supporting documents and submit your application.
Apply through VTAC
Applications are open. Apply through VTAC if you're:
- currently in Year 12 and applying for Trimester 1 or Semester 1
- applying for multiple undergraduate courses
Need help? Follow our step-by-step undergraduate guide to prepare and submit your application.
Indigenous Access Scheme
If you’re an Indigenous student, you can apply for this course through the Indigenous Access Scheme. We recognise achievements beyond your ATAR and academic results, considering your skills, experience and community work as preparation for university study.
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.
The Faculty may grant credit towards a Bachelor of Information Technology for previous tertiary study and other approved forms of post-secondary study or experience. This previous study need not have led to a complete qualification; for example, a student may be given credit after completing the first year of a course in another faculty or at another institution. This credit is called Recognition of prior learning. All applications for Recognition of prior learning must be made initially to the Selection Officer who will advise students of the necessary procedures.
All applications are considered on merit and usually no credit will be given for subjects/courses/units completed more than seven years prior to the request. For the Bachelor of Information Technology, the maximum Recognition of prior learning that can be granted is 16 credit points. This may include credit for non-computing studies.
Not sure if you'll meet entry requirements?
Deakin offers a range of pathways into the Bachelor of Information Technology to suit your background and goals. Explore the pathways finder to see how previous study, diplomas or alternative qualifications can lead you into the course.
Looking ahead to what's next?
If you don't have an ATAR, or it's been some time since you last studied, Deakin Uni Ready is a free online program that helps you build the academic skills and confidence needed for university study. The program prepares you for entry into a range of undergraduate degrees in arts, health, science or business.