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Bachelor of Information Technology (322AA.7)
Please note these are the 2019 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 53.95 | On campus |
UC Canberra - Bruce Campus |
3.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Technology |
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| On campus |
UC Canberra - Bruce Campus |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Technology |
019936G | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Make IT happen with a degree from UC
If you have a passion for information technology (IT) and are keen to enrich your employment prospects across a wide range of industries, this could be the pathway you’ve been looking for. An expansive course, covering both the technology and business sides of IT, you’ll explore the relevant IT theories and principles, including business, information systems, system analysis and modelling, system administration, security, networking, software development and artificial intelligence.
Available to study in two different locations – the University of Canberra’s Bruce campus and the Global Business College of Australia, Melbourne – you can choose the site which suits you best, and courses are delivered flexibly, with a mixture of business hours and weekday evening study options. The course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, upon graduation, you’ll have developed a thorough understanding of the cutting-edge IT industry, and will be ready to take your first steps towards a flexible and stimulating future career.
Study a Bachelor of Information Technology at UC and you will:
- gain extensive experience in developing information technology to address the needs of modern organisations
- develop knowledge, skills and understanding of the application of IT systems to their business environments, policies and management
- explore the technical and human aspects of IT and its use
- refine your teamwork, project management and communication skills.
Work Integrated Learning
UC works hard to foster close industry connections, with the course content reviewed annually by our Course Advisory Group, made up of a panel of industry experts, and collaborations with industry partners who can provide you with work placement positions and training opportunities. Previous students have undertaken internships with companies including Dialog Information Technology, Pursuit Technology, CycleLifeHQ, Birdsnest, Australian Sports Commission, Agsafe, Kiah Consulting, ALLBIDS, ThoughtPatterns Consulting, ESKAPEE, Carers ACT, the Department of Defence’s Chief Information Officer Group, Emanate Technology, Getaboutable.com and Clearz Defence.
In your final year, you’ll have the chance to complete a real-world industry capstone project in teams, producing and implementing an IT system for a local business, government or community organisation.
Career opportunities
- Project manager
- ICT consultant
- Big data specialist
- Data scientist
- Database administrator
- Information security analyst
- Cyber security specialist/forensics
- Business or systems analyst
- System architect/technical architect
- User interface designer
- Artificial intelligence/machine learning engineer
- Web/mobile app developer
- Software engineer
- Games developer
- IT test engineer
- Robotics specialist
- Support analyst
- System administrator
- Digital marketing/social media manager
- Network administrator/engineer
Course-specific information
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional level.
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by the professional body, the Australian Computer Society, at the Professional level.
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Assumed knowledge
ACT: Mathematical Methods. NSW: Mathematics
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Information Technology (322AA) | 72 credit points
Note:
- From 2019 the unit code for 6365 Systems Analysis and Modelling has changed to 11486.
Note:
- From 2019 the unit code for Software Systems Architecture has changed to 11491.
Object Oriented Software Design (7165) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- From 2019 the unit code for Mobile Technologies has changed to 11492.
- From 2019 the unit code for Security and Support in IT has changed to 11488.
Virtual Worlds Technology (8698) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Database Systems (7157) | 3 credit points — Level 3
System Testing (7172) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Systems Programme and Portfolio Management (8742) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Ethics in Information and Technology (9101) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- Students who undertake 11473 Science and Technology Internship (12cp) will only do 9 credit points of Open Electives.
Note:- These units can be counted toward any of the themes, provided that the content covered is appropriate for that particular theme.
- 1. Some units have prerequisites. If a student is planning to study a particular unit, the student should also plan to complete the prerequisite units beforehand.
- 2. In any semester, only a selection of these units is available.
- 3. In 2019 some unit codes have changed: Intro to Network Engineering is now 11485, Network Architecture is 11484, Information Security is 11487, System Software is 11488... continued below.
- 4. Social Informatics is 11490, Mobile Technologies is 11492 & Knowledge Management Systems is 11493.
Note:- (May choose units from only one theme or from multiple themes)
- Unit Levels: In choosing electives students should note that not more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 12 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a Minor or as individual units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
MJ0057 Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Software Technology 2 (7170) OR Mobile Technologies (8878)
MJ0293 Restricted Choice Part B Unit
Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
MJ0293 Restricted Choice Part A Unit
Object Oriented Software Design (7165) OR Computer and Network Security (8019)
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
MJ0057 Restricted Choice unit
Open Elective Unit
Software Technology 2 (7170) OR Mobile Technologies (11492)
Restricted Choice Unit
Software Technology 2 (7170) OR Mobile Technologies (8878)
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
Object Oriented Software Design (7165) OR Computer and Network Security (8019)
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Software Technology 2 (7170) OR Mobile Technologies (8878)
MJ0293 Restricted Choice Part B Unit
MJ0057 Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
MJ0293 Restricted Choice Part A Unit
Object Oriented Software Design (7165) OR Computer and Network Security (8019)
Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Software Technology 2 (7170) OR Mobile Technologies (8878)
MJ0057 Restricted Choice unit
Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Software Technology 2 (7170) OR Mobile Technologies (11492)
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
Object Oriented Software Design (7165) OR Computer and Network Security (8019)
UC - Global Business College of Australia, Melbourne
Year 1
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Restricted Choice Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Restricted Choice Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Knowledge, skills, understanding and application of the investigation, analysis, and synthesis to IT systems and their business environments, policies, and management with a high level of professional ethics, responsibilities, values and standards. | Analysis and enquiry Problem solving Professionalism and social responsibility Personal attributes: critical thinking, reflective practice, thriving in an environment of change |
| Solid foundation of the relevant theories and the basic principles in IT fields, including business, information systems, system analysis and modelling, system administration, security, networking, software development, and artificial intelligence etc.; from the foundation to acquire up-to-date knowledge and skills in the future. | Analysis and enquiry Personal attributes: critical thinking, reflective practice, thriving in an environment of change |
| Expertise and skills to critique, synthesise and apply new development, skills, knowledge, and standards in the IT fields to real world IT systems, with respect to their business environments, policies, and management. | Analysis and enquiry Problem solving Personal attributes: critical thinking, reflective practice, thriving in an environment of change |
| Knowledge and skills of the cutting edge development in the information technology (IT) industry and application of the knowledge and skills to real life IT systems and their business environments, policies, and management, independently and/or work in a team. | Analysis and enquiry Working independently and with others |
| Expertise and skills in research to test established theories against a body of knowledge in IT fields; expertise and skills in designing and testing hypothesis for problem solving and conducting research; expertise and skills in contributing new knowledge and skills to the IT fields. | Analysis and enquiry Problem solving Personal attributes: critical thinking, reflective practice, thriving in an environment of change |
| Communication skills in listening, reading, speaking, explaining, teaching, and writing from and to audiences of different backgrounds and papers of different scops and levels. | Professionalism and social responsibility Communication; Problem solving Working independently and with others |
Majors
- Major in Information Systems (BIT) (Restricted) (MJ0057)
- Major in Software Engineering (BIT) (18cp) (Restricted) (MJ0293)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Information Technology | BIT |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the course Honours in Information Sciences.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Bruce Current and Commencing Students | Please contact the University Student Centre by Email student.centre@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
| GBCA Current and Commencing Students | Email UC.enquiry@canberra.edu.au |
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