Bachelor of Information Technology

Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

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Overview

In our digital world, the information technology (IT) industry is central to the way we work, learn, play, communicate and socialise. Build a solid foundation for your future career with core IT skills that are transferable across many industries with Deakin's Bachelor of Information Technology. You'll 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.

Course information

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Majors

Application development (Games animation, Web design, Web applications programming) (Burwood and online only), Cloud native application development (Burwood and Online only), Cyber security, Cyber security network operations (minor only), Embedded systems (minor only, Burwood and online only), Game design (minor only, Burwood and online only), Information technology (Computer networks, Programming, Distributed systems, Games development, Software development, Databases), Network and cloud technologies (minor only, Burwood and online only), Networking and cloud computing, Programming (minor only, Burwood and online only), Security management (minor only), Virtual and augmented reality (minor only, Burwood and online only).

Potential Career Outcomes

IT graduates are in high demand globally. Graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience required for a successful career in IT in a range of industries including healthcare, education, business government and creative industries. Roles may include Network manage, IT security officer, IT security manager, Object-oriented and procedural programmer, Database and web designer, Database and web manager, Consultant, System analyst, Game designer, Mobile application developer.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer80.9092.30
Median rank to receive an offer67.9572.20
Lowest rank to receive an offer53.9565.95

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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University

Deakin University

Campus

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Computer Science and Information Technology

Indicative ATAR

53.95

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available

Course Link

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State
VIC
Type
University
Courses
322
Campuses
Geelong Waterfront Campus Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Melbourne Burwood Campus Warrnambool Campus
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