Bachelor of Information Technology

You’ll be in high demand across practically every industry with a degree in IT.

Designed by world-class academics in close consultation with industry advisors, this course offers you an excellent step towards launching your career.In this course, you will explore the theory, methods and systems used in the information technology industry, from mobile apps and virtual reality, artificial intelligence and machine learning, practical software engineering to corporate website architecture and global information systems.You can choose to major in a range of subject areas, including:Computer Science Business Information Systems Cyber Security and Forensics Internetworking and Network Security Games TechnologyYou can even choose a double major within the IT course or combine this course with another major or degree to specialise in two areas of study.

For example, you might choose to add a business or a law degree.The course structure would enable you to acquire strong analytical, research, design and technology skills combined with a very strong background in software design and programming.3 reasons to study Information Technology at MurdochThis course has been designed in collaboration with our industry advisors and clients, so there is an emphasis on solving complex multi-disciplinary and real-world IT problems.

Get the kind of technical, problem solving and professional skills, knowledge and experience that will help you with any IT career in a rapidly-changing world.

Learn from information technology experts and industry advisors as they share their experience and insights from a range of perspectives.

Spine 9 credit points

Required Units 9 credit points

Course Core 21 credit points

Required Units 21 credit points

Major 24 credit points

Option 18 credit points

For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook

Recommended Co-Majors 18 credit points

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Recommended Minors 18 credit points

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General Electives 18 credit points

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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Adjustment for Murdoch RISE

Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.

If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.

There’s no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.

 

This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

• Work on and solve real-life multi-disciplinary problems.
• Take a systematic approach to solving complex problems using creative thinking and technical methods.
• Learn to collect, analyse and interpret information and communicate it in an effective way.
• Develop the skills you need to lead a team, work as part of a team or work individually.
• Examine the ethics of information technology and how ethics apply in both personal and professional settings.