Bachelor of Information Technology
Whether you want to build algorithms, protect data or shape new ways of networking, our Bachelor of Information Technology can launch your digital career:
- Choose from a range of majors like artificial intelligence, cloud analytics or network engineering.
- Our Bachelor of IT offered on the Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Dandenong and Sydney campuses are accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
- Build your professional network and get hands-on experience with our industry partners including Microsoft, CISCO, Oracle, Optus and Pivot Maritime International.
- Access professional mentoring and our expert research centres.
- Join an in-demand industry in positions like systems analyst, web developer and software developer.
Campus Information
Melbourne campus
La Trobe University, Sylvia Walton Building Bundoora VIC 3086
Intakes
- March
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
After you graduate, you could work across almost any sector – including technology, communications, education, finance, government, healthcare and energy.
Possible roles include:
Network administrator
Develop, install and provide maintenance support across network and computer systems including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets and other data communication systems.
Web developer
Design, build and maintain websites using both creative and technical skills to continuously improve safety, performance, usability and capacity.
Network architect
Plan and build data communication networks to provide both local and global connections. Analyse and implement new technologies and provide solutions to maintain and improve technical infrastructure.
Software developer or programmer
Design, test and develop software to meet user needs. Write code for programs and applications that adapt and respond to changing business requirements.
Machine learning engineer
Use data science to design and develop machine learning systems that perform statistical analysis and help to drive innovation in artificial intelligence.
Systems analyst
Analyse software, hardware and information systems to ensure they're appropriate for the business or client and help to develop and improve these systems and workflows.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
This course does not have an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and therefore no international entry requirements.
Please refer to the other academic entry requirements. If you are unsure, make an enquiry.
* The entry requirements provided above are only provided as a guide and based on the course’s current standard minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), the primary measure for entry into most undergraduate-entry university programs in Australia.
** Entry requirements may vary by location. To view entry requirements for this course at another location, please select the location in the drop down at the top of this page.
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Course Code: 049940G
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
118800 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A