Course overview
This course focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of information technology, and prepares students for careers in the fields of information technology, software engineering and cyber security. The course emphasises critical thinking and problem solving alongside discipline knowledge and skills, providing students with the opportunity to undertake complex information technology projects, both independent and in teams.
Students are introduced to concepts including programming, operation systems, networking, databases and computer security in their foundation years, before specialising in an area of information technology. Advanced topics in information technology, including web development, management of big data in enterprise context, IT security managements and project management, are studied alongside the chosen area of specialisation.
Students are introduced to concepts including programming, operation systems, networking, databases and computer security in their foundation years, before specialising in an area of information technology. Advanced topics in information technology, including web development, management of big data in enterprise context, IT security managements and project management, are studied alongside the chosen area of specialisation.
Course record
Majors
Cyber Security, Software Engineering
Career Opportunities
Computer support officer, applications developer, systems analyst, IT consultant, e-commerce developer, systems administrator, webmaster, software support officer, project manager
Other Information
Professional Recognition: Australian Computer Society (ACS) have accredited this course.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- All applicants University general admission requirements apply. Some courses have special admission requirements which are published against the course entries on the University Future Students website. Applicants with work and life experience STAT is accepted for entry. Elements considered: Written English and either Verbal or Quantitative.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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