Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology
Key information
- Study mode and locations
- Study modeOn campusLocationsSydney and Melbourne
- Sessions
- Next start dateNovember 16, 2026Session 1March 2, 2026Session 2July 13, 2026Session 3November 16, 2026
- Duration
- Minimum time3 years full-timeMaximum time6 years
- Entry score
- 55View entry requirements
- Indicative fees
- Domestic on campusCommonwealth grant scheme (CGS):Full-time$10,516 per yearPart-time$5,258 per year
- Course points and codes
- Credit Points:192AQF:Level 7
Additional information
First Nations Direct Entry Program
Commonwealth supported places available
What you will study
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
Course information
Students enrolled at Charles Sturt University Sydney and Charles Sturt Melbourne may have a limited selection of majors, minors and electives.
Students enrolled at Charles Sturt University Sydney and Charles Sturt Melbourne will complete structured work integrated learning activities as part of their program of study. The opportunity to undertake work placement may be available for students contingent on satisfactory progression and grades.
Essential set
152 credit points
The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.Core subjects
Core
86 credit points
Students enrolled at Charles Sturt University Sydney and Charles Sturt University Melbourne may complete ITC399 in place of ITC396.- IKC101 First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country (8 points)
- ITC105 Communication and Information Management (8 points)
- ITC106 Programming Principles (8 points)
- ITC114 Introduction to Database Systems (8 points)
- ITC161 Computer Systems (8 points)
- ITC211 Systems Analysis and Design (8 points)
- ITC212 Internet Technologies (8 points)
- ITC218 ICT Project Management (8 points)
- ITC271 Network Forensics (2 points)
- ITC290 Personal Portfolio (2 points)
- ITC331 Ethics and Professional Practice (8 points)
- ITC396 IT Work Placement (6 points)
- EMP100 Building Resilience for the Workplace (2 points)
- EMP101 Building Emotional Intelligence (2 points)
Restricted electives
Elective
2 credit points
Complete the following:- EMP108 Data Analysis and Insights (2 points)
Major
Major
64 credit points
Select one (1) major from the following:- CS0001 Cyber Security (64 points)
- NE0001 Network Engineering (64 points)
- AD0001 Software and Application Development (64 points)
- WD0001 Web Development (64 points)
Elective set
40 credit points
The elective set allows students to develop a breadth of knowledge through enrolling in any subject between level 100 and 300 within the University for which they meet the prerequisites / enrolment restrictions.Minor
Minor
32 credit points
Students can complete a minor and one unrestricted elective or five unrestricted electives. No more than one subject can be counted towards a minor if it has already been undertaken as part of the core and/or the major.- MINCY1 Cyber Security (32 points)
- MINEU1 Entrepreneurship (32 points)
- MINML1 Management and Leadership (32 points)
- MINNE1 Network Engineering (32 points)
- MINPN1 Psychology (Non Accredited) (32 points)
- MINSD1 Software and Application Development (32 points)
- MINWD1 Web Development (32 points)
Unrestricted elective
Elective
8 credit points
An unrestricted elective is any standard undergraduate subject offered provided prerequisites and enrolment restrictions have been met- XUN008 Unrestricted elective (8 points)
Unrestricted electives
Elective
40 credit points
Select five (5) unrestricted electives:An unrestricted elective is any standard undergraduate subject offered provided prerequisites and enrolment restrictions have been met
Costs
Indicative fees for domestic students commencing in 2026.
Fees are indicative and subject to change. Check the source for additional costs, fee conditions and available support.
Entry requirements
Academic entry requirements
- A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors).
OR - Completion of the HSC (or equivalent) with strong performance (such as 60% or higher marks) in subjects in the Information Technology area.
OR - Successful completion of at least two appropriate standard IT university-level subjects.
OR - For recent school leavers, a report from the School Principal, equivalent to that used in the School Recommendation Scheme (SRS), recommending the applicant as well-suited for university study.
OR - IT related professional certifications such as from CISCO, Microsoft, IBM and other professional industries.
OR - Two years relevant professional IT work experience (i.e. in areas such as programmer, analyst, systems administration, help desk, network support but NOT clerical roles such as data entry or secretarial) demonstrated by a detailed resume.
OR - A completed AQF Certificate III in Information Technology (including any specialisation of Information Technology) or a completed AQF Certificate III in an area related to Information Technology.
OR - Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.
Language requirements
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
Source data checked 1 November 2026, 10:41 am. Showing domestic · 2026.
Key information
- Study mode and locations
- Study modeOn campusLocationsSydney and Melbourne
- Sessions
- Next start dateMarch 1, 2027Session 1March 1, 2027Session 2July 12, 2027Session 3November 15, 2027
- Duration
- Minimum time3 years full-timeMaximum time6 years
- Entry score
- 55View entry requirements
- Indicative fees
- Domestic on campusCommonwealth grant scheme (CGS):Full-time$10,876 per yearPart-time$5,438 per year
- Course points and codes
- Credit Points:192AQF:Level 7
Additional information
First Nations Direct Entry Program
Commonwealth supported places available
What you will study
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
Course information
192 credit points
The course consists of eight core subjects, a major of eight subjects and eight unrestricted electives OR eight core subjects and two eight-subject majors.Students enrolled at Charles Sturt University Sydney and Charles Sturt Melbourne will have a limited selection of majors and electives.
Students enrolled at Charles Sturt University Sydney and Charles Sturt Melbourne will complete structured work integrated learning activities as part of their program of study. The opportunity to undertake work placement may be available for students contingent on satisfactory progression and grades.
Essential set
128 credit points
The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.Core subjects
Core
64 credit points
- IKC101 First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country (8 points)
- ITC106 Programming Principles (8 points)
- ITC111 Foundations of Digital Infrastructure (8 points)
- ITC114 Introduction to Database Systems (8 points)
- ITC218 ICT Project Management (8 points)
- ITC331 Ethics and Professional Practice (8 points)
- ITC338 IT Employability Skills (8 points)
- BUS308 Work Placement/Industry Project (8 points)
Major
Major
64 credit points
Select one (1) major from the following:- ND0001 Networking and Cloud (64 points)
- AG0001 Applied Cybersecurity (64 points)
- AA0001 Applied Artificial Intelligence (64 points)
Elective set
64 credit points
The elective set allows students to develop a breadth of knowledge through enrolling in any subject between level 100 and 300 within the University for which they meet the prerequisites / enrolment restrictions. Students may also choose a second non-IT major instead of open electives.Unrestricted electives
Elective
64 credit points
Select eight (8) unrestricted electives:An unrestricted elective is any standard undergraduate subject offered provided prerequisites and enrolment restrictions have been met
Second major
Major
64 credit points
Instead of open electives, students may choose a second major from the following. Students who choose to complete the Management and Leadership major OR the Business Analytics major will be offered a replacement subject for BUS308 as it is also in the core subjects for the course:- ML0001 Management and Leadership (64 points)
- BN0001 Business Analytics (64 points)
- IN0001 Investigations (64 points)
Costs
Indicative fees for domestic students commencing in 2027.
Fees are indicative and subject to change. Check the source for additional costs, fee conditions and available support.
Entry requirements
Academic entry requirements
- A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors)
OR - Successful completion of at least two Bachelor degree level subjects (or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent)
OR - A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate III or higher studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or AQF equivalent
OR - A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging program studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University or equivalent
OR - Partial completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma, of at least 50% from a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or equivalent
OR - Two years relevant professional IT work experience as demonstrated by a detailed resume
Language requirements
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
Source data checked 1 November 2026, 10:41 am. Showing domestic · 2027.
Key information
- Study mode and locations
- Study modeOn campusLocationsMelbourne and Sydney
- Sessions
- Next start dateNovember 16, 2026Session 1March 2, 2026Session 2July 13, 2026Session 3November 16, 2026
- Duration
- Minimum time3 years full-timeMaximum time6 years
- Entry score
- 55View entry requirements
- Indicative fees
- International on campusFee paying overseas:Full-time$33,600 per yearPart-time$16,800 per year
- Course points and codes
- Credit Points:192AQF:Level 7
What you will study
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
Course information
Students enrolled at Charles Sturt University Sydney and Charles Sturt Melbourne may have a limited selection of majors, minors and electives.
Students enrolled at Charles Sturt University Sydney and Charles Sturt Melbourne will complete structured work integrated learning activities as part of their program of study. The opportunity to undertake work placement may be available for students contingent on satisfactory progression and grades.
Essential set
152 credit points
The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.Core subjects
Core
86 credit points
Students enrolled at Charles Sturt University Sydney and Charles Sturt University Melbourne may complete ITC399 in place of ITC396.- IKC101 First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country (8 points)
- ITC105 Communication and Information Management (8 points)
- ITC106 Programming Principles (8 points)
- ITC114 Introduction to Database Systems (8 points)
- ITC161 Computer Systems (8 points)
- ITC211 Systems Analysis and Design (8 points)
- ITC212 Internet Technologies (8 points)
- ITC218 ICT Project Management (8 points)
- ITC271 Network Forensics (2 points)
- ITC290 Personal Portfolio (2 points)
- ITC331 Ethics and Professional Practice (8 points)
- ITC396 IT Work Placement (6 points)
- EMP100 Building Resilience for the Workplace (2 points)
- EMP101 Building Emotional Intelligence (2 points)
Restricted electives
Elective
2 credit points
Complete the following:- EMP108 Data Analysis and Insights (2 points)
Major
Major
64 credit points
Select one (1) major from the following:- CS0001 Cyber Security (64 points)
- NE0001 Network Engineering (64 points)
- AD0001 Software and Application Development (64 points)
- WD0001 Web Development (64 points)
Elective set
40 credit points
The elective set allows students to develop a breadth of knowledge through enrolling in any subject between level 100 and 300 within the University for which they meet the prerequisites / enrolment restrictions.Minor
Minor
32 credit points
Students can complete a minor and one unrestricted elective or five unrestricted electives. No more than one subject can be counted towards a minor if it has already been undertaken as part of the core and/or the major.- MINCY1 Cyber Security (32 points)
- MINEU1 Entrepreneurship (32 points)
- MINML1 Management and Leadership (32 points)
- MINNE1 Network Engineering (32 points)
- MINPN1 Psychology (Non Accredited) (32 points)
- MINSD1 Software and Application Development (32 points)
- MINWD1 Web Development (32 points)
Unrestricted elective
Elective
8 credit points
An unrestricted elective is any standard undergraduate subject offered provided prerequisites and enrolment restrictions have been met- XUN008 Unrestricted elective (8 points)
Unrestricted electives
Elective
40 credit points
Select five (5) unrestricted electives:An unrestricted elective is any standard undergraduate subject offered provided prerequisites and enrolment restrictions have been met
Costs
Indicative fees for international students commencing in 2026.
Fees are indicative and subject to change. Check the source for additional costs, fee conditions and available support.
Entry requirements
Academic entry requirements
- A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors).
OR - Completion of the HSC (or equivalent) with strong performance (such as 60% or higher marks) in subjects in the Information Technology area.
OR - Successful completion of at least two appropriate standard IT university-level subjects.
OR - For recent school leavers, a report from the School Principal, equivalent to that used in the School Recommendation Scheme (SRS), recommending the applicant as well-suited for university study.
OR - IT related professional certifications such as from CISCO, Microsoft, IBM and other professional industries.
OR - Two years relevant professional IT work experience (i.e. in areas such as programmer, analyst, systems administration, help desk, network support but NOT clerical roles such as data entry or secretarial) demonstrated by a detailed resume.
OR - A completed AQF Certificate III in Information Technology (including any specialisation of Information Technology) or a completed AQF Certificate III in an area related to Information Technology.
OR - Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.
Language requirements
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
Source data checked 1 November 2026, 10:41 am. Showing international · 2026.
Key information
- Study mode and locations
- Study modeOn campusLocationsMelbourne and Sydney
- Sessions
- Next start dateMarch 1, 2027Session 1March 1, 2027Session 2July 12, 2027Session 3November 15, 2027
- Duration
- Minimum time3 years full-timeMaximum time6 years
- Entry score
- 55View entry requirements
- Indicative fees
- International on campusFee paying overseas:Full-time$35,280 per yearPart-time$17,640 per year
- Course points and codes
- Credit Points:192AQF:Level 7
What you will study
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
Course information
192 credit points
The course consists of eight core subjects, a major of eight subjects and eight unrestricted electives OR eight core subjects and two eight-subject majors.Students enrolled at Charles Sturt University Sydney and Charles Sturt Melbourne will have a limited selection of majors and electives.
Students enrolled at Charles Sturt University Sydney and Charles Sturt Melbourne will complete structured work integrated learning activities as part of their program of study. The opportunity to undertake work placement may be available for students contingent on satisfactory progression and grades.
Essential set
128 credit points
The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.Core subjects
Core
64 credit points
- IKC101 First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country (8 points)
- ITC106 Programming Principles (8 points)
- ITC111 Foundations of Digital Infrastructure (8 points)
- ITC114 Introduction to Database Systems (8 points)
- ITC218 ICT Project Management (8 points)
- ITC331 Ethics and Professional Practice (8 points)
- ITC338 IT Employability Skills (8 points)
- BUS308 Work Placement/Industry Project (8 points)
Major
Major
64 credit points
Select one (1) major from the following:- ND0001 Networking and Cloud (64 points)
- AG0001 Applied Cybersecurity (64 points)
- AA0001 Applied Artificial Intelligence (64 points)
Elective set
64 credit points
The elective set allows students to develop a breadth of knowledge through enrolling in any subject between level 100 and 300 within the University for which they meet the prerequisites / enrolment restrictions. Students may also choose a second non-IT major instead of open electives.Unrestricted electives
Elective
64 credit points
Select eight (8) unrestricted electives:An unrestricted elective is any standard undergraduate subject offered provided prerequisites and enrolment restrictions have been met
Second major
Major
64 credit points
Instead of open electives, students may choose a second major from the following. Students who choose to complete the Management and Leadership major OR the Business Analytics major will be offered a replacement subject for BUS308 as it is also in the core subjects for the course:- ML0001 Management and Leadership (64 points)
- BN0001 Business Analytics (64 points)
- IN0001 Investigations (64 points)
Costs
Indicative fees for international students commencing in 2027.
Fees are indicative and subject to change. Check the source for additional costs, fee conditions and available support.
Entry requirements
Academic entry requirements
- A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors)
OR - Successful completion of at least two Bachelor degree level subjects (or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent)
OR - A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate III or higher studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or AQF equivalent
OR - A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging program studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University or equivalent
OR - Partial completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma, of at least 50% from a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or equivalent
OR - Two years relevant professional IT work experience as demonstrated by a detailed resume
Language requirements
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
Source data checked 1 November 2026, 10:41 am. Showing international · 2027.
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