Bachelor of Information Technology
University of South Australia
Key Information
Campus location
Adelaide, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
AUD 37,100 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* 2021 fees, per annum, per 1.0 EFTSL
Introduction
Degree overview
- Top 5 in Australia for work-ready graduates in I.T.1
- Study at the No.1 university in South Australia for graduate careers in I.T.2
- Build a rewarding career as an IT professional.
- Learn using the latest industry tools, technologies and research.
- Experience the Gaming Lab, Software development, networking and cybersecurity teaching spaces and the IT project space.
- Gain practical experience through real projects and placements.
- Select two IT minors or diversify your skills with the cross-disciplinary study.
- Professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
- A common first year across IT degrees enables you to switch between specialisations and get credit for completed courses.
1Ranked #3, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2019-20 – Computing and Information Systems – Skills Development Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities only.
2ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018-20 – Computing and Information Systems – Full-time Employment Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only.
Why Bachelor of Information Technology
In this very flexible degree you can choose your own specialisation – either two minors in IT; or one IT minor and one non-IT minor. This means you can develop a broad range of skills and knowledge, enhancing your employment prospects.
IT minors are available in:
- software development
- multimedia
- mobile applications
- networking
- business systems
- security
- data analytics
- games
- 3D animation
- visual effects
- IT industry internship
Popular (non-IT) minors include digital media, innovation and entrepreneurship, marketing, accounting, management, or international business.
Alternatively, if you wish to focus your studies in a particular area then consider studying one of the University's specialised IT programmes including:
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Games and Entertainment Design)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Mobile Application Development)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)
- Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
Real-world Connections
With more than 200 industry partners, the University of South Australia offers opportunities to gain real-world experience through projects and placements. Partners include Adelaide Football Club, Services Australia, SAAB, DSTO, Forensic Science SA, Top Chop Games, Maptek, and more. The University of South Australia is also home to several research centres:
- Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments
- Advanced Computing Research Centre
- Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
- Institute for Telecommunications Research
- Phenomics and Bioinformatics Research Centre
All have world-renowned links and associations that provide a dynamic teaching and research base for students. During your studies, you will also have access to world-class facilities such as the Gaming Lab, Software Development Lab, Network and Cybersecurity Labs and the IT Project Space.
The University also hosts regular employee master classes and employment expos, and alumni events in Australia and
overseas.
There is no application deadlines for our degrees.
Curriculum
Duration: 3 years (Full-time)
Format: Full-time
You will start your degree with core courses in information technology. These will give you a solid grounding in important areas such as IT, networking, database and programming fundamentals, and systems requirements.
You will then choose two minors where you can focus on areas of IT that really interest you. At least one of your minors must be an IT minor chosen from these areas:
- software development
- 3D Animation
- visual effects
- mobile applications
- networking
- business systems
- cybersecurity
- data analytics
- games
Program Outcome
The Bachelor of Information Technology is your stepping stone to a career in software development, networking, cybersecurity, games and entertainment industries. You will learn using the latest industry tools, technologies and research. By tailoring your studies to your interests, you can prepare for a rewarding career as an IT professional.
Professional accreditation and recognition
This programme is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
Career Opportunities
The IT industry is very diverse. The skills employers are looking for can be very different, even between jobs with the same title. Well-trained professionals with broad skills are in high demand, particularly in business, defense, mining, application, and software development.
By 2023, employment in ICT is expected to grow strongly in Australia. The availability of roles is expected to increase by:
- 25,500 jobs for software and applications programmers (or 21 percent)
- 2,300 jobs for ICT business and systems analysts (or 9.5 percent)
- 8,200 jobs for ICT managers (or 13.9 percent)
- 8,100 jobs for ICT Network and Support professionals (or 15.3 percent)1
Careers to consider:
- software developer: developing, coding, testing, and debugging software applications; interpreting customer requirements; working with a team to research, design, and write software; working with others to understand and resolve issues in existing software
- database administrator: managing secure databases, servers and environments; analyzing and tuning databases for optimal efficiency; providing specialist database advice; maintaining compliance; ensuring database uptime and standards
- networking analyst: supporting infrastructure for wired network connections, wireless access points, and remotely connected users; ensuring continuous network operations; performing installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrade, documentation, and operational support of network equipment