Bachelor of Information Technology (Tonsley)

Flinders University - Bedford Park Campus

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Overview

Get equipped with all the technical and practical skills for a rewarding long-term career in a range of areas. The IT industry is an exciting innovator and helps solve problems in business, commerce, defence, medical research, climate change and the environment. Tailor your studies to suit your interests with the Bachelor of Information Technology. This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level and is recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord.

The Bachelor of Information Technology has been designed to provide a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of information technology and information systems management. This degree contains a strong, practical understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and the ability to critically analyse and evaluate complex information and solve problems. The degree provides an awareness of social, economic, cultural, and environmental aspects of information technology and preparation for future management roles as an information technologist.

On completion of this degree students will be able to competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex information systems and demonstrate a broad understanding of the information technology discipline. Students will be able to apply skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner and communicate effectively with other information technology professionals and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies.

This degree prepares graduates for employment in IT, an area of continual growth and has become integral to all areas of life including medical research, business, and the environment. Potential occupations may include application support analyst, business intelligence consultant and graduate developer; potential employers may include software developers, customer support and service and website developers.

Expand your career options by combining this degree with the following:

  • Bachelor of Business (SATAC code 214761)
  • Bachelor of Geospatial Information Systems (SATAC code 244721)
Combining degrees enables students to follow their interests and aspirations and enhance their career prospects by undertaking a second area of study in addition to their primary degree. Completing an approved combined degree option will normally add at least one extra year (full-time equivalent) to their studies. For example, students combining two three-year full-time equivalent degrees are normally able to complete both degrees in four years of full-time equivalent study. Students graduate with two degrees, expanding employment opportunities. For further information visit www.flinders.edu.au/combined-degrees.

On completion of this degree there is an opportunity to apply for an addition one-year Honours degree. For further information visit www.flinders.edu.au/honours.

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 offer85.0087.60
Median rank to receive an offer68.7571.15
Lowest rank to receive an offer52.7060.35

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

Admission Criteria

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

Course Seeker

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