Bachelor of Information Technology
University of Canberra
CRICOS provider number: 00212K TEQSA provider ID: PRV12003
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
If you have a passion for information technology (IT) and are keen to learn the high-tech skills to establish a career comfortably navigating an increasingly digitised world, then UC’s Bachelor of Information Technology is for you. Gain the skills and expertise to design, develop and manage computer-based information systems. Explore the theory behind software applications, hardware and computer networks, while getting industry experience through UC’s practical Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
Become an expert in an area of your choice, with specialisations in Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things, Cybersecurity and System Administration, Data Science, or Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
After graduation, you'll be prepared for industries booming with job growth, offering careers in project management, cloud computing, cybersecurity, machine learning and more, with the flexibility to work across different industries.
Areas of study
Cloud computing, database management, games programming, human-computer interaction, IT management, IT support and security, mobile technologies, networking, software development, system analysis and modelling.
Career opportunities
Cloud computing architect, ICT project manager, data analyst, mobile apps developer, cybersecurity specialist, cybersecurity operations manager, big data engineer, big data architect, data scientist, business intelligence specialist, service desk manager, system administrator, cloud computing architect, IoT engineer, developer or designer, artificial Intelligence practitioner, machine learning engineer, robotics specialist.
Professional recognition
Accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level.
Practical experience
Work-integrated learning (WIL) is an integral component of this course and provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience and build professional relationships through real work, or work-like placements. UC fosters close industry connections who offer preferential access to work placement positions and training opportunities with companies such as Dialog Information Technology, Australian Sports Commission, Carers ACT, and the Department of Defence.
Final-year students can also complete a real-world industry capstone project while working in teams to produce and implement an IT system for a local business, government or community organisation.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: ACT: Mathematical Methods/Specialist Mathematics (Major). NSW: Mathematics Advanced.
Other applicants
Refer to the UC general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Canberra website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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Honours
Honours programs are available as an additional year to meritorious students in most UC courses.
Flexible delivery
UC offers a selection of courses through flexible study options including online courses.