Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

Prepare for a professional career in computing, information technology or information systems.

Your studies will include several core courses in IT research, and advanced computer and information courses run by leading researchers.

You will develop skills and knowledge in research through a year-long project, utilising the multi-disciplinary skills you developed in your undergraduate degree.

Your studies will be supported by a strong research environment, including the Advanced Computing Research Centre.

Taught by world-class researchers, you will study advanced IT electives and research methods.

You will also work on a year-long project that uses your multi-disciplinary undergraduate skills in computer graphics, business intelligence, software, networking, information and security.

You will present your results both at a research seminar and in the form of written documentation.

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

As a graduate of this degree, you will be suited to a range of leadership and research roles in the IT sector. Job prospects in Australia are excellent for ICT managers, and expected to grow by 13.9 percent by May 2023.1

Careers to consider:

• research assistant: undertaking basic research for example by preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments and field work; developing questionnaires and conducting surveys; conducting literature and database searches; writing up results of own research; contributing to the production of research reports and publications
• network security manager: designing and implementing networks and network security; understanding of security tools like cloud security, malware detection, web application firewalls, intrusion prevention; technical security risk assessment; writing security procedures and documentation
• telecoms engineer: providing services and engineering solutions for wireless telephony services, radio and satellite communications, internet and broadband technologies; carrying out feasibility exercises and determining connectivity; preparing detailed, technical and operational documentation
• software developer: developing, coding, testing and debugging software applications; interpreting customer requirements; working with a team to research, design, and write software; working with others to understand and resolve issues in existing software
• test manager: expertise in testing methodologies; identifying and creating test plans and cases; ensuring quality standards are met; liaising with development, project management, and customer support; maintaining test cases and other testing tools

Explore a range of IT and computing careers here.

1 Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business, Occupational Employment Projections 2018