Overview

The Information Technology (Online) course from Adelaide University is designed specifically for online learning, so you can study on your own terms. Your associate degree will comprise the first two years of our Bachelor of Information Technology – giving you a fast-tracked option to gain a university qualification.

You’ll cover topics on computer hardware and software systems, programming, cloud concepts, data analytics and cyber security. Learn how to critically problem-solve so you can design systems and solutions that keep user experience front-of-mind and clients happy. You can also specialise in an area of interest by choosing to minor in either information technology or data analytics.

The broad skillset you gain in this qualification will prepare you for a range of careers. You could work in an IT consulting firm, a tech company, educational institution, government agency, in retail, manufacturing and more.

Career opportunities:

This degree will prepare you for various roles within the IT sector. Today, every organisation needs IT and computer professionals to keep their systems running and to safeguard sensitive information.

Maybe you’ll work as a cyber security analyst, protecting an online retailer from hackers trying to acquire customer data. Perhaps you’ll work for an IT firm as a software consultant, customising IT solutions. This could be anything from an advanced e-learning platform for a university to optimising a GP office’s bookings system.

You could also pursue the following careers:

Data analyst 
Programmer 
IT consultant 
Web administrator 
System analyst.

With just one more year of study, you could gain a bachelor’s qualification in Information Technology. Use your credits to fast-track your learning and broaden your career prospects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Technology Fundamentals
System Requirements Practice
System Requirements and User Experience
Cloud Platforms
Data Driven Web Technologies
Data Acquisition and Wrangling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-29 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students can apply at any time, but should submit their applications at least three months before the intended program start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 04249J

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

28500 AUD / year

≈ 28500 AUD / year

Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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Scholarships Information

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