Information technology

Technology careers for the future

Whether you want to investigate cyber attacks or identify hidden patterns in big data, our IT courses offer an immersive learning experience. From day one you’ll have access to the latest software, robotics, VR, animation packages and cyber-physical systems in fully equipped computer labs and studios. You’ll have the opportunity to explore short and long-term work placements within a field of your choice and build invaluable industry connections. Plus, you’ll gain professional accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) upon graduation – a highly regarded accreditation by future employers.

Disciplines within information technology

Courses within information technology

Discover our stackable short courses

Deakin's stackable short courses are designed to give you maximum flexibility in minimum time. Each course can be undertaken individually or in parallel with others. Complete one for a standalone qualification or stack multiple towards a full Deakin degree.

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Gain the experience and skills employers value

Whether investigating cyber attacks or identifying hidden patterns in big data, our IT courses provide an immersive learning experience. You'll learn by doing, rather than just seeing – not only will you succeed in your course, you'll also stand out to future employers.

Industry experience in every course

IT students can undertake an internship and complete real-world industry projects to put the knowledge and skills learnt in the classroom into action in a professional work environment. Internships counts towards your degree and helps to develop your professional networks before you graduate.

State-of-the-art technology and facilities

Access the latest software and technologies in fully equipped computer labs. The Robotics and Internet of Things (RIoT) studio has the latest in computing, robotics and cyber-physical systems. Use professional software products, such as programming IDEs, games engines, VR and content development systems.

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Earn professional recognition

Most of our IT courses are professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). You can also choose to study Deakin units that lead to Cisco certification, giving you a relevant and practical qualification, as well as an advantage over other graduates when you apply for jobs.

The most rewarding moments of my study at Deakin were the stimulating units and the opportunity to tailor the course to suit my personal interests.

Ruvidunu Karunaratne

Bachelor of Information Technology

Learn more about Ruvidunu's experiences

'Deakin's wide range of courses and the flexibility of units attracted me to study at Deakin. I had completed my first year of study through a Deakin pathway at the Institute Royal Institute of Colombo in Sri Lanka.

From my experience at Deakin, students get an opportunity to tailor their courses to suit their personal interests. I had the opportunity to pick World Religions as one of my elective units, which was an amazing experience as I had the chance to learn more about different cultures. I also believe that Deakin offers a wide range of student support services and support is always available to students both online and on-campus. Deakin lecturers are also more dedicated to the units and easily accessible to students.

I completed the IT Internship unit during my studies and obtain a cyber security internship at Deakin eSolutions. This was a great experience as I had the chance to learn more about IT Security in an organisation and gain experience working in fast-paced environment.'

Flexible study options

Genuine flexibility is a key feature of our courses. Study full or part time at our Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waurn Ponds campuses, or online anywhere in the world. Our generalist and specialised courses offer a diverse range of IT study areas.

Explore the world while you study

Have the opportunity to choose from an array of exciting international programs. Our IT students have travelled to locations including Europe, USA, India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia and Japan to undertake a global study and work experience.

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Close industry partnerships

We closely align and maintain strong IT industry links with leading private and public sector representatives, who guide our curriculum programs. This keeps our courses current and relevant to industry needs, which is key where change is constant.

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Study IT

From state-of-the-art technology and facilities to hands-on experience, our students are prepared for an IT role in any industry.

Information technology facilities

Discover Deakin's fully equipped computer labs and spaces, specialised equipment and technologies found in our IT facilities at our Melbourne Burwood Campus.

Study with the best

Computer science at Deakin is ranked in the top 1% globally.^* This rating highlights Deakin’s world-class facilities, academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact.

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Meet Max, a cyber security graduate at Deakin, and learn about the success of his internship program that landed him an opportunity in his dream role.

Get in touch

We’re here for you even before you’re here with us. Ask us your study questions and receive one-on-one support through your journey to university.

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Footnotes

^{*2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.}
^{+Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our list of media references.}

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