Study the Bachelor of Information Technology online

Study Information Technology at Flinders

This degree is not currently offered.

Operate the systems that drive industry.

Get equipped with all the technical and practical skills for a rewarding long-term career in a range of areas. The IT industry is an exciting innovator and helps solve problems in business, commerce, defence, medical research, climate change and the environment. Tailor your studies to suit your interests.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2022 selection rank

60.00

Guaranteed selection rank

70.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

274095

Delivery mode

Online only. Refer to in person option here

Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2022: $8,021

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

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Why study Information Technology at Flinders

Get real-world experience and learn how the IT workplace operates through industry placements
Gain up-to-the-minute knowledge in IT from guest lecturers to complement your learning
Graduate with in-demand skills across industries
Analyse, design, implement and manage IT across any enterprise
Specialise in areas such as network or website management, database administration, and project management
Combines technical prowess with the people-oriented skills required of IT workers

Your career

IT drives innovation and assists us to solve problems in areas such as medical research, climate change, the environment, and business. It is an area of continual growth and has become integral to everything we do. Graduates find employment in software development, applications development, customer support and service, computer systems support, network management, database administration and website development.

Potential occupations include:

application support analyst
business intelligence consultant
graduate developer
graduate IT consultant
level one graduate IT help desk analyst.

Professional recognition/accreditation

All our Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Computer Science degrees are accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level. Professional ICT courses accredited by the Australian Computer Society are recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered status as ICT professionals.

What you will study

First year A typical first year may include:	core topics in fundamentals in computing, networks and cybersecurity, computer programming, professional skills, database modelling, and software engineering an elective topic in mathematics or academic and professional numeracy, data science or biostatistics elective topics from across the University.
Second year A typical second year may include:	core topics in web-based systems, application development, and computer networks and operating systems a selection of computer, science, engineering and mathematics option topics elective topics from across the University.
Third year A typical third year may include:	core topics in enterprise cloud systems, interactive computer systems, and project management for engineering and science a selection of computer, science, engineering and mathematics option topics an IT practicum and workplace preparation or an IT project and a selection of computer, science, engineering and mathematics option topics.
Honours year A typical honours year may include:	a major thesis project a selection of computer, science, engineering and mathematics option topics.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Develop all the necessary applied and practical skills for a career in IT.
Undertake industry-oriented project work.
Focus on skills in written and oral presentation, professionalism and teamwork for important vocational capabilities.

Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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How to apply

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Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:

How to apply

Select your course.

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Check your eligibility for credit.

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Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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