If you have a passion for information technology (IT) and are keen to learn the high-tech skills to establish a career comfortably navigating an increasingly digitised world, then the UC Bachelor of Information Technology is the perfect course for you.
This course is highly expansive course, covering both the technology and business sides of IT, and as part of your studies you’ll explore and learn relevant IT theories and principles that underpin the IT industry.
Areas of study include business and information systems, system analysis and modelling, system administration, security, networking and software development which will give you the perfect platform from which to move seamlessly into a wide range of career specialisations.
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, upon graduation, you’ll possess the necessary knowledge, skills, qualifications and professional contacts to forge a stimulating IT career across a wide range of industries both here in Australia and around the world.
This course offers the chance to specialise in Cloud Computing and Internet of Things, Cybersecurity and System Administration, Data Science or Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
Study a Bachelor of Information Technology at UC and you will:
gain extensive experience in developing information technology systems designed to address the needs of modern organisations
develop knowledge, skills and understanding of the application of IT systems to their business environments, policies and management
explore the technical and human aspects of IT and its use
establish a comprehensive network of industry contacts
refine your teamwork, project management and communication skills
earn a globally recognised degree.
Career opportunities
The UC Bachelor of Information Technology is a globally recognised qualification that will help you progress into any of the following career pathways including:
Cloud computing architect
ICT project manager
Data analyst
Mobile apps developer
Cybersecurity specialist
Cybersecurity operations manager
Chief information officer
Big data engineer
Big data architect
Data scientist
Business intelligence specialist
Service desk manager
System administrator
Cloud computing architect
IoT engineer, developer or designer
Artificial Intelligence practitioner
Machine learning engineer
Robotics specialist.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
July 2025
University of Canberra
11 Kirinari Street,
BRUCE,
Australian Capital Territory,
2617, CANBERRA, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2025
University of Canberra
11 Kirinari Street,
BRUCE,
Australian Capital Territory,
2617, CANBERRA, Australia
For international students studying an Australian Year 12 qualification, your selection rank is your ATAR plus any adjustment factors you may be eligible for.
If you’re an international student who has not completed an Australian Year 12, we also recognise a range of other international qualifications for direct entry. These include the NCEA Level 3, the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A Levels, plus other country-specific qualifications.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0; TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 60 with: R: 13; L: 12; S: 18; W: 21; Pearson Test of Academic English: 50 with no skill score below 50; Cambridge English Scale: 169 with no sub-score below 169: Occupational English Test: No grade lower than 'C' in any of the sub-tests.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Canberra has some of the highest graduate employment rates in Australia, combined with above average starting salaries.
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