IT & computer science courses

Innovate & transform with technology

Introduction to IT & computer science courses

Technology and information drives business, industry, communication, and entertainment. Become the expert that creates and maintains the systems and processes that all fields rely on.

  • Get technical with programming, database design, security and networks.
  • Get strategic with big data, business intelligence and information architecture.
  • Get creative with digital design, social media, and interactive entertainment.

Shape your world. Influence and enhance interactions between people and information. Harness your creative intelligence and become the expert who designs and sustains technology and information essentials.

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IT & computer science degrees

Undergraduate TUA-CSE-DIP

Diploma of Cybersecurity

Available majors

  • Cyber Security Specialisation

Available majors

  • Sustainable Business Specialisation

Postgraduate UON-CYB-GCE

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

Available majors

  • Advanced Manufacturing Specialisation

Available majors

  • Fermentation Specialisation

IT & computer science subjects

Undergraduate UNE-COSC101

Software Development Studio 1

Undergraduate UNE-ICT100

Computational Thinking

Undergraduate UNE-COSC260

Web Programming

How to become an IT and computer science professional

Code your future as an indispensable expert.

Study technology and information and develop an adaptable and highly portable skillset. Get tech-ready for the workplace.

Collaborate with virtual communities and network with social media. Get enterprising and navigate information and business systems, analyse data, curate and archive records, design digital assets and platforms. Secure networks or design software. Critically analyse complex business issues and adopt new technology. Connect to people and places and navigate cloud computing, mobile learning, and wearable technology. 

The tech industry is growing, the roles are evolving. Get informed about a range of transformative careers in this space and charge up your future. 

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