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Get work-ready
Studying at the intersection between design and technology provides you with an opportunity to push the boundaries and create innovative products that meet the needs of an ever-changing digital world. You'll gain the necessary professional experience and accreditation, and access valuable industry networks to succeed in your course and stand out to future employers.
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.
Research
Higher Degrees by Research (supervised research)
Research degrees are research based master’s or PhD programs that focus on a single area of expertise. They provide students the opportunity to carry out highly specialised research under expert supervision.
IT never stands still, with innovation and advancement around every corner. Thinking about how we use and apply technology will motivate us to create ingenious solutions.
Elicia Lanham
Lecturer, School of Information Technology
Career opportunities
Computing technologies are increasingly integrating seamlessly into products that we use on a daily basis, with this trend accelerating into the future. Creative technologists design these products of the future, which seamlessly combine innovative concepts with the needs of today and tomorrow's lifestyle.
As a graduate, you may find employment in roles such as:
- apps developer
- business analyst
- creative technologist
- component integrator
- games designer and developer
- object-oriented and procedural programmer
- product architect
- project manager
- software developer
- technology advocate
- UX designer
- web designer
- web manager.
Industry experience in every IT course
All IT students can undertake an internship, allowing you to apply your learning and gain industry experience that counts towards your degree. You'll also experience the work environment and develop professional networks before you graduate.
The latest technology and state-of-the-art facilities
Through our facilities and IT programs you can access the latest software, equipment and technology from day one of your course. This includes specialised labs, including our virtual reality lab, game development lab, Cisco networking lab and IT security lab.
Explore our facilities
Discover Deakin's fully equipped computer labs and spaces, specialised equipment and technologies found in our IT facilities at our Melbourne Burwood Campus.
Industry connections
We recognise the importance of maintaining strong industry links and being closely aligned with the IT industry. IT representatives from leading corporate industries and the government sector guide our curriculum and teaching programs, keeping our courses current and relevant to industry needs, which is key in a sector where change is constant.
Deakin also hosts guest speakers from key industry partners on a regular basis, keeping you up to date with industry trends, as well as providing important networking opportunities.
Accreditation
Most of our IT courses are accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), ensuring a high quality of education and providing you with international recognition as an ICT industry professional, making you stand out to future employers.
Research with us
The School of Information Technology aims to benefit society by generating new fundamental knowledge, training tomorrow's technology leaders and advancing industry technologies to maintain a competitive edge. Our research develops your skills and, with our expert staff supervising you, you'll be on the right path to a successful career.
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*2019 Student Experience Survey, based on undergraduate students
#ARWU Rankings 2020
^Australian Graduate Recruitment Industry Awards, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 winner
~According to the Voice Project IT Service Quality Support Benchmark Survey
^^Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2020 (GOS), Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)