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Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

Undergraduate degree

Extend your prior learning in IT to gain a deeper understanding of your chosen discipline through research exploration within this honours degree.

Key facts

Duration

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Key dates

Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 2 2023 close 25 June 2023

Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 3 2023 close 29 October 2023

Current Deakin Students

To access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook

Course overview

Gain a competitive edge with in-depth knowledge of your chosen discipline through a supervised research project in Deakin’s Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours). This course connects you with teachers working in the field, supporting you to explore deeper approaches to future technologies and opening doors to further research.

Graduates from Deakin’s honours program are in high demand for their investigative, exploratory and lateral thinking approach to IT. By undertaking a focused research project, you’ll graduate with advanced technical expertise in your chosen specialisation, as well as the skills to become a creative, solutions-driven professional in this dynamic industry.

Are you a high performer wanting to investigate specialised knowledge through a focused research project?

You’ll work together with supervisors to investigate your area of interest through research. Your project will reinforce the skills you already have and your passion for new knowledge while you work towards contributing new ideas to IT-related industry sectors.

As well as developing deeper and more specialised IT skills, you’ll learn to be an ethical, informed researcher. The coursework component of your honours program provides essential theory for robust research, while your chosen project extends the practical skills you need to become a curious, adaptable problem-solver in your career.

Your project can focus on one of Deakin’s many IT discipline areas, including:

  • application development – plan, design and develop profitable web, desktop, mobile and business apps
  • cloud computing – develop expertise to construct solutions using virtualisation, enterprise networks, system security and cloud infrastructure
  • creative technologies – integrate innovative computing concepts with the needs of a 21st-century lifestyle
  • game development – use the latest games engines to create interactive tools for entertainment and education
  • cyber security – identify, diagnose and resolve the challenges of safeguarding data and systems
  • virtual and augmented reality – revolutionise the way companies work to overcome physical and geographical barriers.
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Course information

Award granted
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
Year

2023 course information

Deakin code
S470
CRICOS code?
063354G Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Level
Undergraduate
Approval status

This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition

The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.

Course structure

To complete the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours), students must attain 8 credit points, which must include the following:

  • Two (2) core units (4 credit points)
  • Completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit)
  • Four (4) level 7 SIT course elective units (totalling 4 credit points selected from a range of level 7 SIT course elective units listed below)

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.

 

Core

Level 1 - Trimester 1

  • Academic Integrity (0 credit points)
  • Research Training and Project (2 credit point unit)
  • Plus two (2) level 7 SIT course elective units

    Level 1 - Trimester 2

  • Research Project (2 credit point unit)
  • OR

  • Research Project (Advanced) (2 credit point unit)
  • Plus two (2) level 7 SIT course elective units

    Course electives

    Students are to select two appropriate advanced elective coursework units from a list of the Master of Information Technology units below:

  • Mobile Application Development
  • Real World Analytics
  • Cloud Native Application Development
  • Statistical Data Analysis
  • Modern Data Science
  • Interactive Application Design for Virtual and Augmented Reality
  • Development for Virtual and Augmented Reality
  • Computer Forensics and Investigations
  • Software Quality and Testing
  • Machine Learning
  • Applied Software Engineering
  • Application and Communication Protocol Security
  • Bayesian Learning and Graphical Models
  • Deep Learning
  • Content Creation for Interactive Experiences
  • Services Management
  • Research Project (Publication) (2 credit points)
  • Intakes by location

    The availability of a course varies across locations and intakes. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Check each intake for up-to-date information on when and where you can commence your studies.

    Trimester 1 - March

    • Start date: March
    • Available at:
      • Burwood (Melbourne)
      • Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
      • Online

    Trimester 2 - July

    • Start date: July
    • Available at:
      • Burwood (Melbourne)
      • Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
      • Online

    Trimester 3 - November

    • Start date: November
    • Available at:
      • Burwood (Melbourne)
      • Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
      • Online

    Additional course information

    Course duration - additional information

    Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

    Projects and Supervision - additional information

    As part of your application for this course, you will be required to first contact potential supervisors and discuss projects. Once you have met with a supervisor and agreed on a project, you will need to complete an application form and submit this via the Deakin applicant portal. Click here for more information.

    See potential projects and supervisors for Honours

    Participation requirements

    Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.

    Entry requirements

    Entry information

    Entry will be based on performance in:

    • a Bachelor degree or major in a related discipline with a WAM (Weighted Average Mark) of at least 65% in all level 3 and level 4 units (for Deakin awards) or final year units (for awards from other providers) OR
    • other evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent

    Deakin University offers admission to undergraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.

    All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

    Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

    For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library

    Admissions information

    Learn more about this course and others that Deakin offers by visiting VTAC for more information. You can also discover how Deakin compares to other universities when it comes to the quality of our teaching and learning by visiting the ComparED website.

    Special entry access schemes (SEAS) enables Deakin to consider disadvantageous circumstances you may have experienced and their impact upon your studies. SEAS also allows us to identify if you're from under-represented groups when making selection decisions for some courses. SEAS does not exempt you from meeting any of the course entry requirements.

    You can also find out about different entry pathways into Deakin courses if you can't get in straight from high school.

    Finally, Deakin is committed to admissions transparency. As part of that commitment, you can learn more about our first intake of 2023 students (PDF, 354.0KB) - their average ATARs, whether they had any previous higher education experience and more.

    Fees and scholarships

    Fee information

    Estimated tuition fee - (CSP)?
    $8,301 for 1 yr full-time - Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
    Learn more about fees.

    The tuition fees you pay will depend on the units you choose to study as each unit has its own costs. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved Recognition of Prior Learning you have.

    Each unit you enrol in has a credit point value. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together 8 credit points of a typical combination of units for that course. Eight credit points is used as it represents a typical full-time enrolment load for a year.

    You can find the credit point value of each unit under the Unit Description by searching for the unit in the Handbook.

    Learn more about fees and available payment options.

    Scholarship options

    A Deakin scholarship could help you pay for your course fees, living costs and study materials. If you've got something special to offer Deakin - or maybe you just need a bit of extra support - we've got a scholarship opportunity for you. Search or browse through our scholarships

    Apply now

    Apply direct to Deakin

    Before you apply you need to identify a project and supervisor to support your application. Take a look through the projects booklet (PDF 1.4MB) to see if there is an existing project that interests you. Contact the project supervisor to discuss the project and seek their written (e-mail) agreement to supervise you.

    You may also contact the Course Director to discuss your own project proposal and identify a potential supervisor.

    After you have had a discussion and agreed upon a project, you will need to complete the honours application form and attach to a formal application through the application portal.

    Please note that closing dates may vary for individual courses.

    Entry pathways

    Further study options

    Graduates may wish to apply for further study in Higher Degrees by Research.

    Contact information

    Our friendly advisers are available to speak to you one-on-one about your study options, support services and how we can help you further your career.

    Careers

    Want a degree that’s more than just a qualification? Our industry connections, world-class facilities and practical approach to learning are just some of the reasons why Deakin students graduate confident and ready to thrive in the jobs of tomorrow.

    Professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society

    Get a competitive edge in your career with honours

    Design and create in specialised IT labs

    Develop your specialised knowledge through a focused research project

    Career outcomes

    Your specialised research could lead to an IT career across many industry sectors. Depending on the interest area of the project you choose to develop, your skills will be in demand as a:

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) researcher
    • Human-machine intelligence researcher
    • Data miners and scientist
    • User Experience (UX) researcher
    • Robotics programmers and scientist.

    Professional recognition

    Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology courses are eligible for full professional membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

    Course learning outcomes

    Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

    Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes

    Course Learning Outcomes

    Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

    Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of theoretical and technical knowledge in one or more information technology areas through coursework and research that uses appropriate principles and methods.

    Communication

    Apply critical thinking and ethical research to identify problems, design, provide and evaluate solutions using established theories, models and constructs in a body of knowledge or practice.

    Effectively communicate the design and outcomes of research or project development within a team of experts in the field using a range of verbal, graphical and written forms customised for diverse audiences.

    Digital literacy

    Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of theoretical and technical knowledge in one or more information technology areas through coursework and research that uses appropriate principles and methods.

    Critical thinking

    Apply critical thinking and ethical research to identify problems, design, provide and evaluate solutions using established theories, models and constructs in a body of knowledge or practice.

    Effectively communicate the design and outcomes of research or project development within a team of experts in the field using a range of verbal, graphical and written forms customised for diverse audiences.

    Problem solving

    Apply critical thinking and ethical research to identify problems, design, provide and evaluate solutions using established theories, models and constructs in a body of knowledge or practice.

    Effectively communicate the design and outcomes of research or project development within a team of experts in the field using a range of verbal, graphical and written forms customised for diverse audiences.

    Self-management

    Demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner.

    Teamwork

    Contribute effectively as a skilled and knowledgeable individual to the processes and output of a work unit or a research team.

    Global citizenship

    Apply professional and ethical standards and accountability for own learning to in the development, design, construction, and management of research. 

    Approved by Faculty Board 8 September 2022