Overview
Develop key information technology (IT) skills to expand your career options, with a Bachelor of Information Technology from Victoria University.
This IT course will equip you with specialist skills for fast-growing digital industries. You will also develop problem-solving skills for workplace scenarios and challenges.
You can choose your own IT job pathway based on your interests and strengths, with our personalised learning experience.
Our Bachelor of Information Technology focuses on high-demand and areas, including:
- web development
- mobile-application development
- data analysis
- cyber security
- network and system computing
- ICT management
- software engineering and development
- network management
- global leadership.
When you graduate, you'll have knowledge across a wide range of IT applications, along with hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment. This theory and practice will ensure you're job ready.
This IT course includes training in:
- Cisco routing and switching
- IPSecure
- Microsoft Active Directory network management
- Content Management Systems
- Android and IOS app development
- object-oriented programming.
Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)
High-achieving students in VU’s Bachelor of Information Technology (NBIT) are eligible to transfer into the Bachelor of IT (Professional) to take part in a 12-month guaranteed IT internship after completing their first year.
If you have a high GPA (grade point average) at the end of first year, and you are interested in this opportunity, please contact your Course and Unit Advisor to discuss.
Cutting-edge IT facilities
Our range of up-to-date technologies will prepare you for future professional practice. You'll have access to extensive computing and networking resources including:
- a full set of Cisco routers and switches
- virtualisation (Hyper-V) infrastructure
- Amazon cloud servers
- mobile labs
- graphics and video authoring tools
- software development kits
- latest software packages including net and Java integrated development environment.
Digital industry connections
VU's industry connections let you make professional contacts and gain practical experience before you graduate.
We have links with companies including Cisco, Amazon, Microsoft and Inspur. You'll also learn from industry guest lecturers, as well as our expert staff.
You'll undertake work placements / industry projects. Past placements have led to students being employed at organisations including:
- Drive Agencies Pty Ltd
- Australian Unity
- Claytons Group Pty Ltd.
Study overseas while earning course credits
At VU you can spend part of your degree studying overseas all while gaining credits towards your course.
Immerse yourself in a new culture and learn from a new perspective, while building experiences that will help you to stand out in the competitive job market.
In addition to our undergrad and postgrad courses, we also have strong partnerships with leading companies in the industry. These include but not limited to AWS, Cisco, Microsoft and Oracle. Victoria University is an academy for a multitude of certification courses from these leading industries. This means, as our students, you will have the opportunity to study certification courses taught by seasoned lecturers and research academics within the IT discipline with discounted certification examination fees. For more details, please visit the following links and contact your course chair.
- Amazon - AWS Training & Certification
- Cisco - Cisco Networking Academy
- Microsoft - Microsoft Education
- Oracle - Oracle Academy
Careers in information and communications technology (ICT)
Australia's information and communications technology (ICT) industry is a dynamic and rapidly growing market. You'll graduate from our Bachelor of Information Technology with the technical, analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills required for success in the IT industry.
A bachelor in IT prepares you for a range of roles across IT, government, banking/finance, retail, education, health, media, logistics and manufacturing.
Job titles
- software analyst
- web designer
- web application developer
- mobile application developer
- computer and network support
- data centre administrator
- systems administrator
- system security consultant
- database administrator
- webmaster
- business analyst
- data analyst
- project manager (e.g. in government, banking/finance, retail, manufacturing).
Salaries
Use Labour Market Insights to find the average annual salary in Australia for the following roles:
Professional recognition
Graduates can attain professional membership of the Australian Computer Society.
This course is part of the Seoul Accord, a globally recognised standard for computing and IT education.
Course structure
To attain the Bachelor of Information Technology, students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:
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96 credit points of First Year Core studies;
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48 credit points of Graduating Core studies;
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96 credit points of Major studies*;
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48 credit points of Minor studies (discipline).
The following majors are currently only offered offshore and have not been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Students undertaking these majors are eligible to apply for student membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS):
- NMAMCS Mobile and Cloud Service Development Major
- NMACSY Cyber Security Major
Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology who have completed these majors and wish to work in Australia will be eligible to apply for individual membership with ACS.
Course structure and units
First Year Core Units
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- Unit code
- NIT1101
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- NIT1102
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- NIT1103
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- NIT1104
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- NIT1201
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- NIT1202
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- NIT1203
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- NIT1204
- Credits
- 12
Compulsory Minors
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- Unit code
- NMIITC
Majors
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- Unit code
- NMAWMD
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- Unit code
- NMANSC
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- Unit code
- NMAMCS
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- Unit code
- NMACSY
Minors
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- Unit code
- NMIASD
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- Unit code
- NMIANM
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- Unit code
- NMIICT
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- Unit code
- AMITEM
Achieve more with the VU Block Model
We are the first Australian university to use a 'block' model of learning, where you study one unit at a time rather than juggling several at once.
Introduced in 2018, the VU Block Model has improved our student results and achievements, and has won awards for innovation and excellence. Initially for first-year students, it now applies to all students studying at our Melbourne campuses.
You'll study in short bursts, called blocks, of three 2-3 hour face-to-face teaching sessions per week.
Each block focuses on one unit (subject) and is only four weeks long, with up to four days between. Our two semesters have four blocks each, and there are optional blocks over winter and summer where you can catch up on a missed unit.
Some courses have labs and pracs too, and these are generally scheduled on the same days as teaching sessions. There are also workshops where you'll develop your study skills and prepare for your future career.
Find out more about the VU Block Model.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
| 1. | Integrate and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of information technologies with depth in selected areas of study from the following areas: networking, security, virtualisation, enterprise network management, cloud, data analytics, ICT management, web application development, mobile application development and database, cyber security, digital forensics, ethical hacking, cloud security; | ||
| 2. | Analyse and adapt the latest information technologies with intellectual independence, self-learning capabilities and creativity to identify and solve real-world problems with sound decisions and judgement in a broad range of sectors including ICT, cybersecurity operations, government, banking and finance, retail, education, health, media and manufacturing; | ||
| 3. | Exhibit a range of technical, analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills; in-depth understanding of the codes of ethics and conducts of IT professions; capacity to perform IT design and development practice in an independent or collaborative environment with a strong industry focus; and the responsibility and accountability as a lifelong learner for own learning and professional practice; and | ||
| 4. | Present solid foundation and strong practical skills with the ability of life-long learning for industry certifications from large reputable vendors both locally and overseas, such as CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CCNP Security, CCNA Cybersecurity Operations, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CISCO Cyber Security Specialist and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS). |
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take and optional elective units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
Credits
Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.
Admissions
Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.
Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements and prerequisites for this course outlined below.
Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.
Entry requirements
Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
PLUS:
A study score of at least 20 in Mathematics (any).
OR:
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
PLUS:
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
OR:
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.
Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.
Pathways & credits
There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.
Pathways from VU courses
If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.
You will be credited for up to 24 credit points of study.
You will be credited for up to 24 credit points of study.
You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
You will be guaranteed entry only.
Find out more about pathways and credits.
Pathways from other institutions
If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.
Business Leadership Institute Australia, Australia
You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
ECA College, Australia
You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
Business Leadership Institute Australia, Australia
You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
ECA College, Australia
You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
Global Business College Of Australia, Australia
You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
Find out more about pathways and credits.
Pathways from overseas institutions
If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.
Amity Global Institute, Singapore, Singapore
You will be credited for up to 144 credit points of study.
Henan University, China
You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
Vidyalankar School of Information Technology (VSIT), India, Indonesia
You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
Amity Global Institute, Singapore, Singapore
You will be credited for up to 60 credit points of study.
Sunway College Johor Bahru, Malaysia
You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
Sunway College Johor Bahru, Malaysia
You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
Sunway College Johor Bahru, Malaysia
You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
Prospects College of Higher Education, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
OpenArc Systems Management, Sri Lanka
You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
National School of Business Management, Colombo, Sri Lanka
You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.
Credit for skills and past study
Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.
If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.
Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.
How to apply
We are currently accepting international applications, and we welcome you to apply for this course.
Click 'apply' to begin, and we will guide you through the application process.
If you have questions, please get in touch:
- Phone: +61 3 9919 1164
- Online: enquiry form
Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students. Fees are accurate at the time of viewing and will be subject to annual increases. Some courses require students to purchase equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above – check your Letter of Offer for an estimate on non-tuition-fee-related expenses.
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