Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)

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Fee type for this course: Full fee

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Overview

Gain in-demand computing skills and invaluable work experience with VU's Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional).

Our IT (professional) degree gives you a solid foundation in the latest web and mobile app development, and network and systems design. You'll also have the exciting opportunity to experience 12 months of guaranteed internship in the IT industry as part of your degree.

VU's computer-science courses are among the best in Australia according to the Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings 2018. Our state-of-the-art classrooms and facilities offer virtual and hands-on teaching.

You will build your computer-science knowledge through solving real-world problems in:

web development
mobile-application development
data analysis
cyber security
network and system computing
ICT management
software engineering and development
network management
global leadership.

You'll also gain the experience needed to lead teams and manage projects.

: High-achieving students in VU's Bachelor of Information Technology will be eligible to transfer into this course to take part in a 12-month guaranteed IT internship.
The real-world work experience gained alongside qualified IT professionals will be of huge benefit in your job applications following graduation.
: This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
It also helps you to prepare for the following:
CISCO/Microsoft industry certifications
Apple app development
Content Management System (CMS) development and management.
: Our Women in Science & Engineering program supports our current university students, and inspires women to choose engineering and science careers.
: At VU you can spend part of your degree studying overseas all while gaining credits towards your course.
Immerse yourself in a new culture and learn from a new perspective, while building experiences that will help you to stand out in the competitive job market.
: In addition to our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, we also have strong partnerships with leading companies in the industry. These include but not limited to AWS, Cisco, Microsoft and Oracle.
Victoria University is an academy for a multitude of certification courses from these leading industries. This means, as our students, you will have the opportunity to study certification courses taught by seasoned lecturers and research academics within the IT discipline with discounted certification examination fees.
For more details, please visit the following links and contact your course chair.
Amazon - AWS Training & Certification
Cisco - Cisco Networking Academy
Microsoft - Microsoft Education
Oracle - Oracle Academy

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

After you are accepted into your course, you will need to enrol in your course units.

During enrolment, use your course delivery plan to understand the structure and requirements of your course.

Fees & scholarships

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is subsidised by the government, reducing it to the amount listed here. Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens will qualify for a CSP place. If your course is not Commonwealth supported, or you don't qualify, you'll pay full fees.

Learn more about Commonwealth Supported Places

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Scholarships

Careers

Australia's information and communications technology (ICT) industry is a dynamic and rapidly growing market.

VU's Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional) gives you the real-world work experience to prepare for roles in:

network design and implementation
system security consultancy
data modelling and database development
web and mobile application programming
network and database system administration
information and communication technology (ICT) management.

Job titles

software analyst
web designer
web application developer
mobile application developer
computer and network support
data centre administrator
systems administrator
system security consultant
database administrator
webmaster
business analyst
data analyst
project manager (e.g. in government, banking/finance, retail, manufacturing).

Salaries

Visit Jobs and Skills Australia to find average annual salaries and annual employment growth for various ICT professions in Australia:

Start dates

Applications closed

There are currently no scheduled intakes for this course.
Register your interest, and we'll get in contact to discuss your options.

Professional accreditation/Industry recognition

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS)

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