Industry experience built into your degree
Work on real-world projects from your first year and participate in an industry work placement as part of your degree, helping you develop professional networks before you graduate and gain the industry experience employers are looking for.
You will complete a minimum of 100 hours of professional work experience in the industry with an approved host organisation (Software Engineering students are required to complete at least 60 days of industry work experience).
Gain international industry recognition
Deakin’s undergraduate IT degrees are professionally accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) – meaning you will graduate with a degree sought after by industry and recognised around the globe.
The Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) is also provisionally accredited with Engineers Australia (EA).
Undergraduate
Undergraduate (your first degree)
An undergraduate degree is generally completed between two to four years, depending on the pattern of study and any recognition of prior learning you may have. Associate degrees, bachelor and bachelor with honours are all undergraduate degrees.
Access the latest technology and state-of-the-art facilities
Access cutting-edge software and technologies in Deakin’s fully-equipped computer labs. Our $1.2 million Robotics and Internet of Things (RIoT) studio houses the latest in computing, robotics and cyber-physical systems. You will also gain experience with professional software products, such as programming IDEs, games engines, virtual reality and content development systems.
Lecturers and professors have been very helpful and accessible, and the facilities – like student study spaces, 24 hour computer labs and library – have all made studying fun.
Ashish, Nepal
Bachelor of Computer Science
International Pathway Program – from home to Deakin
From Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC), Sri Lanka to Deakin, Australia
Interested in Deakin’s artificial intelligence, software engineering, computer science and information technology bachelor degrees? You can commence your study online in Sri Lanka and receive face-to-face learning support on-campus at SLTC with 50% of your course fees covered. After one or two years of study as an online student in Sri Lanka, you will have an option to travel and complete your studies in Australia.
CICRA Cyber Security Partnership
Deakin University in conjunction with CICRA Campus Sri Lanka are offering CICRA’s Advanced Diploma students the opportunity to complete their third year online with Deakin’s Bachelor of Cyber Security with 40% of their course fees covered.
From Chitkara University, India to Deakin, Australia
If you are interested in Deakin’s Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours), you can complete two years of study as an on-campus student at Deakin’s partner institution, Chitkara University. The credit you earn through your study at Chitkara will be applied toward a Deakin degree that you will complete through studies in Australia.
Study information technology at Deakin University
Discover why our students love studying information technology at Deakin. From state-of-the-art technology and facilities to hands-on experience, our students are prepared for a diverse range of IT-related roles and an exciting future in this constantly evolving industry.
Software engineering at Deakin
Find out how Deakin's Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) provides the facilities and practical approach to help students create the software systems of the future.
Cyber security at Deakin
Cyber security professionals protect the data and systems of digital services we use for daily business and communication. Study at Deakin and gain the skills to understand cyber issues and ways to identify, diagnose and resolve these challenges.
How to apply: international students
Deakin University students Tatyana and Kaweesha talk through the application process at Deakin. Learn about meeting entry requirements, organising your documents and submitting your application – either directly or through a Deakin agent.
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International student enquiries
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