Overview

Through the Information Technology program from Deakin University you will gain the essential skills and experience required to embark on a career in IT, while developing specialist knowledge in an industry-relevant study area of your choosing.This course will give you the opportunity to explore in areas like programming, networking, cyber security, entrepreneurship, innovation and user-centred design. You will undertake a specialised capstone project and access co-working spaces, enabling you to collaborate with like-minded peers and kickstart your own professional network. An honours year is available for high-achieving students interested in undertaking a focused research project.

Career opportunities:

IT is at the heart of innovation and productivity. It shapes the way we live, work, learn, communicate, socialise and entertain ourselves. It’s no surprise then that IT graduates are in high demand globally. Information Technology gives you the contemporary knowledge, skills and experience required for a successful and satisfying career as an IT professional.

Career opportunities include:

application, software or game developer
technical architect
multimedia designer or developer
solutions architect
augmented reality creator
mobile and apps developer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data and Information Management

Career Tools for Employability

Thinking Technology and Design

Data Science Concepts

Real World Practices for Cyber Security

User Centred Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 193 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in Australia

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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

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 053993D Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Prerequisite subjects:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
ATAR: This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection consideration
Personal statement: If you wish for your professional, work, life or community experience to be considered you are required to complete and submit a personal statement.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41000 AUD / year

≈ 41000 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

9296 AUD / year

≈ 9296 AUD / year

Additional Details

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Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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

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