Master of Information Technology

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

University Rank:#13

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Duration2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 41,672 / Year

Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

Master of Information Technology

About

Overview

Lead IT innovation with the Master of Information Technology at Australia’s leading university*.

The Master of Information Technology is for students who want to gain advanced technical IT skills and expertise in computing, cybersecurity, distributed computing, human-computer interaction or artificial intelligence. You’ll be equipped to create technical solutions and drive success in business, government, health, entertainment, society and more.

^{* Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025}

Choose your specialisation

Choose a specialisation: Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Digital Innovation*, Distributed Computing or Human-Computer Interaction. Tailor your study to your career goals and interests.

*This specialisation has been suspended as of 2025 and will not be taking any students until further notice.

Learn from world leading experts

Learn the critical skills needed to manage and implement computer systems at different scales. Develop the advanced technical expertise and teamwork skills to keep you at the forefront of the IT industry, and have the opportunity to apply them through our industry-based learning subjects.

Industry aligned curriculum

Access internships, industry projects, and innovation challenges with industry mentors.

Internationally recognised qualification

The Master of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society and qualifies you for international membership with regarded organisations.

Guaranteed Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for Melbourne graduates

Domestic students who have completed a Bachelor degree at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% are guaranteed a CSP in the Master of Information Technology. Find out more about fees and scholarships.

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Information Session: Engineering and IT

Monday 24 March, 6pm - 8pm

Join us on campus to learn more about graduate study in Engineering and IT. Hear from leading academics about our master’s programs, including course structure, career pathways, and industry experience.

Choose between two concurrent sessions—one focused on Engineering and the other on IT—to dive deeper into your area of interest and connect with faculty academics and current students as well as our Admissions team.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

Don't meet the prerequisite subject requirements?

You may have the option to enrol in specific single subjects through the University's Community Access Program, even if you are not enrolled in a course. Completing these prerequisite subjects may qualify you for entry into this course. This option is not available to student visa holders or applicants. Learn more about single subject study.

You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

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English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

6.5

with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL

79+

with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13
PEARSON

64+

with no communicative skill below 60
CAMBRIDGE

176+

with no skill less than 169
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

If relevant to your application, the Selection Committee will also consider your professional experience.

If you are applying on the basis of relevant work experience, your application must include documentary evidence (such as a letter from your current or previous employer on letterhead) that confirms the nature of the work, its duration, its full-time or part-time status and your position or role. This documentary evidence must be an original or original certified copy.

English Program Requirements

English language test score requirements

If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

6.5

with no band less than 6.0

TOEFL

79+

with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

PEARSON

64+

with no communicative skill below 60

CAMBRIDGE

176+

with no skill less than 169

*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

Career

Careers

As an expert in information technology, you could work in banking and finance, human-computer interaction, technology consulting, health and more.

Transferrable skillset

You’ll gain a transferable skillset that will be highly valued in management consulting, finance, business analysis, project management and many other areas.

Our graduates are working in a diverse range of sectors such as:

Industries	Companies	Job roles
Business Financial Services Games and Entertainment Health Media and Social Media Technology R&D Telecommunications	Accenture Apollo Medical Imaging Technology Bitcoin Group Blockchain Global Ltd Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) Data Solutions Group NAB Networked Society Institute Sina Com Technology Suncorp Group Telstra Venuemob	Data Infrastructure Engineer Project Manager Software Engineer/Developer Android/iOS Developer Quantitative Analyst Data Scientist Front-end Developer Algorithm Engineer Web Developer Virtual Reality Developer Big Data Engineer Programmer IT Consultant Business Intelligence Consultant Python Developer

Accreditation

The Master of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society and qualifies you for international membership of the Association for Computing Machinery and the Association for Information Systems. The Master of Information Technology (Spatial) is also accredited worldwide by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

41,672 / year

Application Fee 154

Master of Information Technology

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

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