Build a strong foundation with core IT skills you can apply to multiple industries and technologies with Deakin’s Bachelor of Information Technology. Develop your skills as an IT professional yet also, focus your knowledge with a specialisation in one of our industry-relevant majors, from app development to cyber security or game development, and more.

Want in-demand skills and a diverse career that’s always at the forefront of new technology?

This comprehensive course provides students the opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and experience in areas such as programming, user-centred design, networking, security and entrepreneurship. You will be expanding your career opportunities by studying IT, as IT professionals are hired in a range of industries such as healthcare, education, finance, government, mining and agriculture.

Deakin’s Bachelor of Information Technology offers diverse majors, so you can study in the area that interests you most. These include:

• application development: plan, design and develop profitable web, desktop, mobile and business apps.
• cloud computing: develop expertise to construct solutions using virtualisation, enterprise networks, system security and cloud infrastructure.
• creative technologies: solve problems in the real world through innovative use of technologies such as interactive content design, user experience design, and applications of robotics, artificial intelligence, and gamifications.  
• game development: use the latest game engines to create interactive applications and experiences for entertainment and education.
• cyber security: identify, diagnose and resolve the challenges of safeguarding data and systems.
• virtual and augmented reality: revolutionise computer interface design and integrate work and play by enhancing and augmenting your physical environment with computer-generated content.  

The course offers you a range of industry-based learning opportunities, including an IT placement unit that gives you a minimum of 100 hours of hands-on experience in industry. This practical experience enhances your future employment prospects, adding experience to your resume and developing your professional networks before graduation.

You will also have access to our brand-new specialised capstone project and co-working space which offers you an inspiring space to collaborate with your teammates on your capstone project. As an IT student, you will undertake two capstone units that allow you to develop solutions to real-world problems from industry and learn agile project management methods widely used across industry.

Our past students have worked on capstone projects such as:

• medical - a mobile app that tracks pupil responses to light
• real estate - a mobile app to track your notes about properties you view
• transport - planning a bus trip with real-time data
• gaming - children’s computer game to build their resilience
• architecture - a virtual reality space to assess architecture student projects
• security - voice activated passwords
• political - developed a secure online voting system
• wellbeing – virtual reality experience focusing on altering moods
• education – online student social network Study Buddy.
• security – threat and assessment toolkit for cyber security

We offer a combination of experiential learning and practical exposure, with access to specialised resources including our $1.2 million Robotics and Internet of Things (RIoT) lab, dedicated cyber security labs, networking labs, and our VR/AR labs.

For high-achieving students, an honours year is available after the completion of this course. You’ll undertake a focused research project to contribute new knowledge to your chosen area.

IT is at the heart of innovation and productivity. It shapes the way we live, work, learn, communicate, socialise and entertain ourselves. It’s no surprise then that IT graduates are in high demand globally. Information Technology gives you the contemporary knowledge, skills and experience required for a successful and satisfying career as an IT professional.

Career opportunities include:

• application, software or game developer
• technical architect
• multimedia designer or developer
• solutions architect

• augmented reality creator
• mobile and apps developer
• network specialist
• project manager
• security architect
• UX designer
• web designer or developer.

Alternatively, you can apply your skills in non-traditional fields, such as healthcare, education, government and business.