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Charles Sturt University

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Bachelor of Information Technology

  • Bachelor

Our Bachelor of Information Technology offers foundational IT skills and specialization options such as software development, cyber security, and web development. Study online or through a mix of digital and in-person learning.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 - 6 years full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul, Nov
Domestic Fees
$10,516 per year
ATAR
55

About this course

Overview

Our Bachelor of Information Technology puts you at the heart of the contemporary tech industry. Gain foundational IT skills, then sync your study with your tech career plans. Choose a software development major. Investigate cyber security. Master software and app development design. Or focus on web development. You'll also hone skills like communication, problem-solving and critical thinking that are essential to any workplace.

You can choose to study your transformative IT course online or through a mix of digital and in-person learning.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Associate Degree in Computing [Exit point only]
  • Diploma of Computing [Exit point only]

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

  • A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors).
  • Completion of the HSC (or equivalent) with strong performance (such as 60% or higher marks) in subjects in the Information Technology area.
  • Successful completion of at least two appropriate standard IT university-level subjects.
  • For recent school leavers, a report from the School Principal, equivalent to that used in the School Recommendation Scheme (SRS), recommending the applicant as well-suited for university study.
  • IT related professional certifications such as from CISCO, Microsoft, IBM and other professional industries.
  • Two years relevant professional IT work experience (i.e. in areas such as programmer, analyst, systems administration, help desk, network support but NOT clerical roles such as data entry or secretarial) demonstrated by a detailed resume.
  • A completed AQF Certificate III in Information Technology (including any specialisation of Information Technology) or a completed AQF Certificate III in an area related to Information Technology.
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of IT careers, including:
  • Cyber security
  • Data analytics
  • Information technology analytics
  • Network administration
  • Network engineering
  • Software development
  • Web systems and development

Course structure

Course information

The course consists of fourteen core subjects, one restricted elective chosen from two subjects, a major of eight subjects and five unrestricted electives or a minor sequence. Students enrolled at Charles Sturt University Sydney and Charles Sturt Melbourne may have a limited selection of majors, minors and electives. Students enrolled at Charles Sturt University Sydney and Charles Sturt Melbourne will complete structured work integrated learning activities as part of their program of study. The opportunity to undertake work placement may be available for students contingent on satisfactory progression and grades.

Essential set (152 pts)Core subjects 86 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsIKC101First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country8ITC105Communication and Information Management8ITC106Programming Principles8ITC114Introduction to Database Systems8ITC161Computer Systems8ITC211Systems Analysis and Design8ITC212Internet Technologies8ITC218ICT Project Management8ITC271Network Forensics2ITC290Personal Portfolio2ITC331Ethics and Professional Practice8ITC396IT Work Placement6EMP100Building Resilience for the Workplace2EMP101Building Emotional Intelligence2Restricted electives 2 Credit Points

Select one (1) subject from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsEMP108Data Analysis and Insights2ITC273Secure Software Development Lifecycle2ITC274Development, Security and Operations2Major 64 Credit Points

Select one (1) major from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsCS0001Cyber Security64NE0001Network Engineering64AD0001Software and Application Development64WD0001Web Development64Elective set (40 pts)Minor 32 Credit Points

Students can complete a minor and one unrestricted elective or five unrestricted electives. No more than one subject can be counted towards a minor if it has already been undertaken as part of the core and/or the specialisation.

CodeTitleCredit PointsMINCY1Cyber Security32MINEU1Entrepreneurship32MINML1Management and Leadership32MINNE1Network Engineering32MINPN1Psychology (Non Accredited)32MINSD1Software and Application Development32MINWD1Web Development32Unrestricted elective 8 Credit Points

An unrestricted elective is any standard undergraduate subject offered provided prerequisites and enrolment restrictions have been met.

CodeTitleCredit PointsXUN008Unrestricted elective8Unrestricted electives 40 Credit Points

Select five (5) unrestricted electives: An unrestricted elective is any standard undergraduate subject offered provided prerequisites and enrolment restrictions have been met.

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.
  • Apply via UAC
  • Apply via VTAC
  • Apply directly to Charles Sturt