Bachelor of Information Technology (Machine Learning) (Honours)

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Machine Learning) produces IT professionals ready to innovate and develop the next generation of machine learning and artificial intelligence based applications. Graduates of this degree will be able to develop sophisticated solutions to complex problems using machine learning techniques and tools. The course provides education in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of information technology and intelligent systems preparing graduates for a variety of roles. The course offers national best practice work experience and job placement, preparing you for the needs of the South Australian, Australian and international technology industry and public service sectors. This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level. Professional ICT courses accredited by the Australian Computer Society are recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered status as ICT professionals.

Students will work with partners to design machine learning applications that can be deployed across a wide variety of industries, studying a broad range of both information technology and machine learning topics. They will have the opportunity to engage with multi-disciplinary teams from across the University in the design and construction of knowledge-based AI-driven systems, gaining insight into the current trends in knowledge engineering and its uses. The Honours year will allow students to study the future directions of machine learning through a major thesis along with a selection of computer, science, engineering and mathematics option topics.

On completion this degree graduates will be able to develop sophisticated solutions to complex problems using machine learning techniques and tools. This degree offers national best practice work experience and job placement, preparing students for the needs of the South Australian, Australian and international technology industry and public service sectors.