Bachelor of Information Technology

The ‘next big thing’ might be your thing

Information Technology (IT) delivers the skills needed to succeed in an interconnected society. From delivering services and products, analysing information, to building healthy and connected societies through mobile and web applications, IT is the language of now and the future!

As our IT degree includes a specialisation pathway, you may go on to use your specialist knowledge and information technology skills in industries such as health, education, business, climate science and beyond.

IT is all about the application of technology to solve business, organisational, or societal problems. We prepare graduates to be technically savvy, creative, and flexible. Our information technology degree is designed to meet industry's evolving IT needs. Develop your skills in programming, AI, cyber security, and cloud computing.

Course overview

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Enjoy great employment prospects and go on to work in dynamic sectors at the forefront of discovery and innovation. You could work across almost every industry and not-for-profit organisation. You could go on to work for organisations like Google, Amazon, Facebook or Apple.

You may go on to use your specialist knowledge and skills in industries such as health, education, business, climate science and beyond.

Newcastle is part of a highly engaged start-up community, and our students are able to utilise their proximity to undertake work-integrated-learning with these organisations.

Professional outcomes:

• Mobile App Designer
• Software Developer
• Games Designer
• IT Analyst
• IT Project Manager
• Infrastructure Business Analyst

Students enrolled in this degree are encouraged to apply for the Data and Digital Cadet Programs, delivered on campus in collaboration with The Australian Public Service (APS).

Through this program, you can gain valuable industry experience while completing your studies. APS supports you while you obtain your degree, offering a study allowance each semester. Upon program completion, successful students will be offered an ongoing full-time job with the organisation.