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Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op)

Australia

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What will I learn?

With extensive work-integrated learning opportunities featuring a three-month paid industry placement, our Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) will provide you with hands-on industry-relevant experience to launch a successful career in the Information, communication and technology (ICT) industries.

Accredited by the Australian Computer Society, you will have the choice to major in application development, cyber security or business analysis. Tailor your studies further with a mix of minors, designed to equip you with skills and knowledge in emerging fields of IT.

CQU's Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) has been developed to provide you with a broad foundation of IT knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in this growth industry. Featuring extensive work-integrated learning experiences and industry-relevant majors to future-proof your career, you will be highly sought-after by employers across the IT sector.

During your studies, your core units will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of key areas in IT and computer-based systems. From your second term, you will begin to study units from your chosen major - Application Development, Business Analysis or Cyber Security.

At the end of your second year, you will undertake a paid work placement where you will gain real-world and hands-on experience within the industry. Through this industry placement, you will be able to apply your knowledge and skills learned to real-world projects and gain valuable industry experience to enhance your work readiness.

You will have the flexibility to choose from a comprehensive range of minors to tailor your studies further. You can also fast-track your studies by studying units in Term 3, so you can start your career sooner.

You will also have the flexibility to exit the degree early after completing a number of units and graduate with an Associate Degree of Information Technology or a Diploma of Information and Communications Technology.

Career Opportunities

On completion of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) you will be qualified to work in both public and private sectors and in roles such as:

application programmer

analyst programmer

database administrator

ICT customer support technician

ICT support engineer

ICT support technician

information technology project manager

network administrator

security analyst

systems administrator

systems analyst

web developer.

Which department am I in?

School of Engineering and Technology

CRICOS

077816A

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
A$36,720.00 (US$ 24,232) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

10 March 2025, 14 July 2025

Venue

Brisbane Campus

160 Ann Street,

BRISBANE CITY,

Queensland,

4000, BRISBANE, Australia

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
A$36,720.00 (US$ 24,232) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

10 March 2025, 14 July 2025

Venue

Townsville Campus

538 Flinders Street,

TOWNSVILLE,

Queensland,

4810, TOWNSVILLE, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent; or completion of AQF Certificate IV or equivalent; or completion of an approved university foundation studies program.

English Requirements

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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  • Among the fastest growing universities in Australia
  • Over 55 years of experience delivering education
  • Graduates earn some of the highest salaries
  • Offers AUD $20 million worth of international scholarships

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