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Bachelor of Information Technology

Bachelor · 3 years

The Bachelor of Information Technology is a three-year undergraduate degree covering software development, networks, cybersecurity, data analytics, and systems thinking. IT-related occupations are consistently on Australia’s skilled-migration lists, making it one of the most popular bachelor degrees for international students.

What’s covered

  • Programming fundamentals and software engineering
  • Networks, systems administration, and cloud
  • Databases and data analytics
  • Cybersecurity foundations
  • Project management and team-based capstone work

Visa pathway

A completed CRICOS-registered Bachelor of IT generally qualifies graduates for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa, with 2–3 years of post-study work rights. IT occupations are well-represented on the Skills in Demand and Skilled Occupation lists.

Entry requirements

  • Year 12 or international equivalent (often with mathematics)
  • IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0 (institute-specific)

Where you can study this — by city

Sydney

Melbourne

Canberra

Brisbane

Perth