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Information Technology, Bachelor

  • Application Deadline
  • 36 months
    Duration
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Overview

What's involved?

Following a flexible course structure, you'll study 24 subjects, including 10 core subjects, eight major subjects and six elective subjects.

Why should you apply?

This course gives you the opportunity to gain an industry recognised degree with Australian Computer Society (ACS) professional level accreditation - the highest level possible. You'll open up your chances of a successful career within a growth sector.

Who's it for?

The Bachelor of Information Technology is designed for students seeking an undergraduate IT degree with a focus on real-world professional experience. The program is offered at the CSU Study Centres.

Career Options

Over recent decades the ICT sector in Australia has continued to grow. Despite this growth in opportunities, the number of ICT domestic graduates has fallen. As a result of this IT skills gap, employers in Australia are increasingly looking to recruit international graduates from Australian Universities and professionals from overseas.

A number of international graduates from CSU Study Centres are now living and working in full-time permanent positions in Australia. Employers include Dell, Google and a range of other software and web development businesses.
  • Gain access to a range of commercial and technical sector jobs in:
  • Small businesses
  • Large financial enterprises
  • Public utilities and government
  • Industry and commerce
  • Education
  • Welfare
  • Postgraduate study and research.

Accreditation

The CSU Study Centres Bachelor of Information Technology degree has Australian Computer Society (ACS) professional level accreditation (the highest level possible).

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 36 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Communication and Information Management
  • Programming Principles
  • Introduction to Database Systems
  • Customer Support Systems
  • Computer Systems
  • Systems Analysis
  • Internet Technologies
  • ICT Project Management
  • Ethics and Professional Practice
  • IT Security

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    80

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

    The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.

  • Minimum required score:

    50

    PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. Delivered and marked by computer, it reports on a scale between 10 and 90.

General Requirements

  • CRICOS Code: 045878G

Examples of previous studies that we may take into consideration:

  • NSW Higher School Certificate, Victorian Certificate of Education or interstate equivalent
  • International equivalents of Year 12
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • Completed, or partially completed, course from a university or college
  • Approved foundation studies program certificate

Tuition Fee

  • International

    26560 AUD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 26560 AUD per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs

  • Melbourne, Australia

    1501 - 2660 AUD/month
    Living Costs

  • Sydney, Australia

    1882 - 3550 AUD/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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