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Bachelor of Information Technology (322HG.1)
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| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Education, Science, Technology & Maths | Academic Program Area - Maths & Technology |
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| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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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.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
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.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 3.0 years | |||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Education, Science, Technology & Maths | Academic Program Area - Maths & Technology |
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| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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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.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
The Bachelor of Information Technology focuses on the systems development aspects of employment in the information technology profession. Students gain extensive experience in developing information and communications technology to address the needs of modern organisations. Teamwork, project management and communication skills are developed in addition to exploration of the technical and human aspects of information technology and its use. The information technology related units covered in the course include basic programming constructs and modern programming environments, networking engineering principles and wireless networking protocols, object-oriented software architectures , enterprise web, cloud and mobile technologies, and software quality management. Information Systems units include database management, corporate IT strategy and governance, information systems analysis and design, document and workflow and management support. The programming environments include .Net, and Linux programming environments using Visual Studio.NET and Eclipse tools, and analysis and specification methods include UML, XML, structured and web design and development methodologies. The program provides students with the opportunity to develop their teamwork, project management and communication skills as well as exploring the technical and human aspects of information technology and its use. Final year students complete a team project, producing and implementing a substantial networked or distributed software -based system to address current and emerging needs of local business, government and community organisations. Graduates gain employment in a wide range of businesses and organisations that develop or use IT-based systems. Some graduates work with IT or networking equipment and software suppliers. Others work with specialist consulting groups.
Professional accreditation
This course is being submitted for accreditation with the Australian Computer Society.
Applicants must meet normal University requirements for admission to an undergraduate course or hold qualifications deemed to be equivalent.
Additional admission requirements
None.
Assumed knowledge
None.
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 (322HG) | 72 credit points
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 Melbourne - City Campus
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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| The course will provide students with a broad knowledge of: - Information Technology (IT), network engineering and systems in a dynamic cultural and business context; - Contemporary information Technology, networking and systems in a business environment; - Emergent roles of computer systems, networks and systems in business; - The construction and management of computer systems and networks - The role of the internet as an Information Communications Technology (ICT) and business enabler. - Human computer interaction models including mobile, and social interaction; - The role of information, knowledge, and data and in our society. - Current and emergent technologies such as mobile, wireless and cloud computing technologies. - E-business practices. - The role of ICT technologies and Information Systems in our society; |
Analysis and enquiry Problem Solving Professionalism and social responsibility |
| On completing the course students should be able to: - Act in a professional role within the IT industry, across arrange of possible careers spanning media, IT development, systems process and IT maintenance; - Analyse the need for and requirements of a contemporary IT and media system for business; - Specify the requirements for a business computer system or networked IT system; - Design a business computer system including - Web and Cloud based User Interfaces; - Mobile device user interfaces - Traditional, and GUI human computer interfaces; - Construct an IT solution using current best practice technologies including object oriented programming languages - Implement appropriate IT solutions for the needs of a contemporary e-business; - Produce and analyse creative works, in a variety of different technologies including enterprise web, cloud and mobile platforms; |
Analysis and enquiry Problem Solving Professionalism and social responsibility Communication |
| On completing the course students should be able to: - Identify and evaluate potential software, and hardware solutions; Analyse, specify, design construct and implement a software system to meet a business need; - Demonstrate an integrated and iterative approach to software design and development, test and evaluation. |
Analysis and enquiry Communication Working independently and with others Problem Solving |
| On completing the course students should be able to: - Be employed as a work ready graduate in the IT industry in a range of possible careers spanning software development, network deployment, IT management, IT development and IT maintenance; - Lead or be part of a professional project team tasked with delivering an ICT or network solution for business; - Produce advanced creative works, in a variety of different ICT technologies; - Deliver IT solutions that take into account social and ethical issues; - Adapt existing ICT solutions to meet future needs of business enterprises; - Assist business with the implementation of new and emergent technologies, including business applications for social networking and mobile computing solutions. |
Analysis and enquiry Communication Working independently and with others Problem Solving Professionalism and social responsibility |
Majors
- Major in Information Systems (BIT) (MJ0238)
- Minor in Network Engineering (MN0178)
- Major in Information Technology (MJ0237)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
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| Bachelor of Information Technology | BIT |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Honours in Information Science courses offering at UC Canberra.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
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| Prospective Students | Please telephone: 1800 864 226. |
| Current and Commencing Students | Email: UCM.Enquiry@canberra.edu.au Phone: (03) 9564 1648 |
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