Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

Deakin University

About

Gain a competitive edge with in-depth knowledge of your chosen discipline through a supervised research project in Deakin’s Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours).

This course connects you with teachers working in the field, supporting you to explore deeper approaches to future technologies, and opening doors to further research.Are you a high performer wanting to investigate specialised knowledge through a focused research project?

Structure

To complete the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours), students must attain 8 credit points.

The 8 credit points will include the following:

  • 4 core units (totalling 6 credit points)
  • Completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit)
  • Two (2) level 7 SIT elective units (totalling 2 credit points selected from a range of level 7 SIT elective units listed below)

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Higher education experience

If you have undertaken at least one unit of higher education after secondary schooling, your selection is based on the following.

Education

This course uses your entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

  • a Bachelor degree or major in a related discipline with a WAM (Weighted Average Mark) of at least 65% in all level 3 and level 4 units (for Deakin awards) or final year units (for awards from other providers) OR
  • other evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent
English language proficiency

Entry information

Entry will be based on performance in:

  • a Bachelor degree or major in a related discipline with a WAM (Weighted Average Mark) of at least 65% in all level 3 and level 4 units (for Deakin awards) or final year units (for awards from other providers) OR
  • other evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent

Learning outcomes

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

outcome type outcome description
Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of theoretical and technical knowledge in one or more information technology areas through coursework and research that uses appropriate principles and methods.
Communication Apply critical thinking and ethical research to identify problems, design, provide and evaluate solutions using established theories, models and constructs in a body of knowledge or practice. Communicate effectively the design and outcomes of research or project development within a team of experts in the field using a range of verbal, graphical and written forms customised for diverse audiences.
Digital literacy Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of theoretical and technical knowledge in one or more information technology areas through coursework and research that uses appropriate principles and methods.
Critical thinking Apply critical thinking and ethical research to identify problems, design, provide and evaluate solutions using established theories, models and constructs in a body of knowledge or practice. Communicate effectively the design and outcomes of research or project development within a team of experts in the field using a range of verbal, graphical and written forms customised for diverse audiences.
Problem solving Apply critical thinking and ethical research to identify problems, design, provide and evaluate solutions using established theories, models and constructs in a body of knowledge or practice. Communicate effectively the design and outcomes of research or project development within a team of experts in the field using a range of verbal, graphical and written forms customised for diverse audiences.
Self-management Demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner.
Teamwork Apply critical thinking and ethical research to identify problems, design, provide and evaluate solutions using established theories, models and constructs in a body of knowledge or practice. Communicate effectively the design and outcomes of research or project development within a team of experts in the field using a range of verbal, graphical and written forms customised for diverse audiences.
Global citizenship Demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner.

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