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Tech experts are some of the most in-demand professionals in Australia. Training or upskilling in IT will give you the edge needed to land a rewarding, lucrative and future-proof technology career.
Whether you want to build innovative software, become a data analytics pro, or help stop hackers in their tracks as a cyber security specialist, there’s a course to get you there. And we're here to help you find it.
Popular IT & computer science degrees
Undergraduate UNE-INF-DIP
Undergraduate LAT-CYS-DEG
Postgraduate CSU-AAI-GCE
Postgraduate GRF-CYB-MAS
Popular IT & computer science subjects
Undergraduate LTU-CSE1IIT
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- Bachelor of Information Technology
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Undergraduate TAS-KIT101
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- Diploma of ICT Professional Practice
- Diploma of University Studies (Business)
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Postgraduate CUR-MIC510
Postgraduate MAQ-PICX8048
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Study more flexibly with single subjects, short courses and degrees available to start throughout the year
How Open Universities Australia (OUA) works
We partner with leading universities to make higher education easier for everyone to access. We're here to:
- offer you guidance on your course choices.
- unlock more flexible study options for you with your university.
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IT & computer science careers
Where graduates work:
Technology professionals are indispensable to all kinds of organisations. You could analyse data for a government department or business, help develop better digital experiences as a UX designer, apply your coding knowledge as a programmer, or help keep us all safe online as a cyber security expert.If you want professional certification:
We can point you to courses that offer industry recognised certifications from Microsoft, Cisco and Oracle.
Many courses also offer professional mentoring opportunities or the chance to work on real world projects. Our university partners collaborate with leading technology employers including Optus, CyberCX, and the Australian Government, ensuring you graduate job ready and with an established network.
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Meet Adrian, who followed his passion
"I decided to study a Bachelor of IT because I actually am an IT enthusiast...
It's very important for me personally to see what the industry standard is in terms of protecting systems and securing and preventing attacks."
What to read before choosing your course
Help! What degree should I study?
You know you want to go to uni, but you have no clue what course to study. First of all, don’t panic. This is a very, very common problem, and one we’re known for solving. The following advice should help you narrow down your choices.
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Did you know you can take a single university subject without committing to the whole qualification? It’s a great way to upskill—or to give your degree a test run.
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