Bachelor of Information Technology
Undergraduate
TUA-BIT-DEG 2024Course information for 2024 intake View information for 2025 course intake
Use IT automation to support humans and businesses
Build foundations in programming and networking. Explore emerging technologies. Work on live projects with industry-standard software. You’ll be ready to meet market demand for IT skills in software engineering, cloud computing and cyber security.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 22
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Bachelor of Information Technology
About this degree
As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready.
During this course you will:
- Demonstrate a cohesive and coherent understanding of IT concepts and technologies in solving complex industry problems.
- Evaluate and select appropriate technology and design methodologies for the implementation of IT solutions.
- Synthesise cognitive, technical and creative skills to design and develop inventive IT solutions for complex industry applications.
- Communicate IT services and solutions to a diverse audience, ensuring they meet system and user needs.
- Apply sound judgment, effective management, and collaborative skills in a professional IT context.
- Demonstrate core professional obligations, ethics and social responsibilities in a professional IT context.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging IT technologies to deliver creative and human-centric IT solutions.
Learn how to solve and propose innovative solutions to complex and highly technical problems.
You’ll cover foundational studies in programming, software engineering, network and database systems, and human-centred design, as well as topics in smart industry technologies, enterprise computing and cloud architectures. A choice of elective subjects, including software development, data analytics, artificial intelligence, web development and UX, game programming and cybersecurity, allows you toTailor the course to your interests.
You will also have the opportunity to undertake work experience, which lets you apply your learnings and further prepare for entry into the workforce.
Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.
Course duration: 3 years full time, up to 6 years part time, 2 years accelerated.
Recommended study pattern
The course structure comprises of 18 Information Technology (IT) core subjects and 4 specialised elective subjects over levels 100, 200 and 300, as follows:
- Level 100: 7 mandatory IT core subjects and 1 specialist elective subject
- Level 200: 6 mandatory IT core subjects and 1 specialist elective subject
- Level 300: 5 mandatory IT core subjects and 2 specialist elective subjects.
Award requirements
To be awarded the Bachelor of Information Technology, students must complete 240 credit points over 22 subjects as outlined in the course structure above. Each subject has a value of 10 credit points, with one subject having a value of 30 credit points (ATW306 Advanced Tech: Work Integrated Learning).Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.
Indicative total fee $52,380
The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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How to apply
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Entry requirements
Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:
- Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.
Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.
Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above.
Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
Standard English language requirements apply.
- Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Career opportunities
Successfully completing a Bachelor of Information Technology prepares you to seek professional level employment in roles within the IT and software industries. Potential career paths include:
- Solution Architect
- Network Designer
- Data Engineer
- IT Technical Writer
- IT Project Manager
- Software Developer
- System Developer.
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
Role | Earnings | Employment change |
---|---|---|
Computer Network Professionals | $93K to $120K | Up 12.9% |
Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists | Over $120K | Up 45.1% |
ICT Support and Test Engineers | $93K to $120K | Up 30.1% |
Software and Applications Programmers | $93K to $120K | Up 38.1% |