English Requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old
Be at the forefront of a constantly developing industry, ready to help shape the future. With this degree, you'll achieve a high level of core IT technical knowledge and a major specialisation, ensuring you're prepared for a career across a vast number of roles and industries.
You'll learn in purpose-built, industry-leading facilities crafted to reflect genuine workplaces. From our Big Data Visualisation Lab to our virtual reality, augmented reality, gamification and robotics labs, you will have ample opportunity to enhance your learning through cutting-edge technology.
Throughout this degree, you'll be learning from world-class researchers and lecturers who have sent robots into space and predicted the outcome of federal elections using big data.
Industry and expert connections
What makes our IT degree stand out is the opportunity to put what you learn in the classroom into practice through work-integrated learning. From working in start-ups to large corporations, these opportunities are often a stepping-stone into future employment. Our Apps Factory is another opportunity for you to put what you learn into practice.
We also have a wide range of industry contacts and partnerships that help you build your professional network. Our Industry Advisory Board, which includes members such as IBM and Suncorp, ensures that our degree is focused on what employers are looking for and provides our students opportunities to meet and learn from industry-leading professionals.
Graduate outcomes
Depending on your major, you may find a job as a systems analyst, business analyst, software developer, database administrator, systems administrator, network and security administrator, network architect, technical writer, web developer, app developer, game developer, computer engineer, educator or researcher. You'll be prepared for a career in commerce, industry, corporate IT, government or private consulting.
Majors
Information Systems
Networks and Security
Software Development
Flexibility
Take control of your time - This degree has intakes in Trimester 1, 2 and 3. So, whenever you're ready to study, we're ready to get you started.
Global Mobility
An array of inspiring overseas study opportunities, ranging from a few weeks to a year, are available for students in this degree.
CRICOS CODE: 003423G
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses:
Professional Practice in Information Technology - 1004ICT
Web Technologies - 1621ICT
Computer Systems and Networks - 1007ICT
Free-choice elective (see Note 1)
OR
Language and Communication for Sciences - 5903LHS
Information Systems Foundations - 1803ICT
Foundations of Systems Development - 1802ICT
Creative Coding - 1701ICT
Human Computer Interaction - 1805ICT
Note 1: Students who are required to complete 5903LHS must complete this course in place of a free-choice elective. Students who are not required to complete 5903LHS are not allowed to select 5903LHS.
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
Programming Principles - 2807ICT
Data Management - 2814ICT
Major course
OR
Information Technology course (for students electing to not complete a major)
Free-choice elective
Software Technologies - 2810ICT
Major courses
OR
Information Technology courses (for students electing to not complete a major)
Free-choice elective
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Social and Professional Issues - 3410ICT (capstone preparation course)
Major course
OR
Information Technology course (for students electing to not complete a major)
Major course (see Note 1)
OR
Information Technology course (for students electing to not complete a major)
Work Integrated Learning Part 1 - 3820ICT_P1 (capstone course)
AND
Work Integrated Learning Part 2 - 3820ICT_P2 (capstone course)
OR
Work Integrated Learning - Single Project - 3821ICT
OR
Work Integrated Learning - Placement - 3822ICT
Free-choice electives
Major course
OR
Information Technology course (for students electing to not complete a major)
Note 1: A major course must be undertaken in either Tri 1,2 or 3.
Free-choice electives
In addition to the courses listed below, you may select courses from other majors in the Bachelor of Information Technology or any Undergraduate free-choice elective/s offered across the University provided prerequisites are met. If you require guidance please liaise with your Program Director.
Criminology Skills - 1011CCJ (not offered from 2021)
Mathematics 1B - 1012SCG (not offered from 2018)
Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice - 1013CCJ
Physics 1A - 1031SCG
Linear Algebra - 1201SCG
Electric Circuits - 1301ENG
Creative Visual Strategies - 1534QCA (not offered from 2021)
Creative Engineering - 1701ENG
Emerging Technologies - 1611ICT (offered from 2019)
Introduction to Robotics - 1711ICT (offered from 2019)
Sociology of Crime - 2007CCJ
White Collar Crime - 2018CCJ (not offered in 2021)
Signals and Systems - 2305ENG
Analog Electronics I - 2311ENG
Digital Electronics - 2315ENG
Interactive App Development - 2701ICT
Intelligent Media Systems - 2702ICT
Crime Script Analysis - 3021CCJ (not offered from 2020)
Work and Employability - 1001EHR (not offered from 2021)
OR
The Future of Work - 1007GBS
Business Data Analysis - 1305AFE (not offered from 2021)
OR
Business Decision-Making - 1008GBS
Managing Strategic Change - 3050IBA (offered from 2022)
OR
Management Strategy and Decision Making - 3112IBA (not offered from 2022)
Foundation Mathematics - 1017SCG
Entrepreneurship and New Business Ventures - 2043MKT (not offered from 2020)
OR
Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship - 2043IBA
Management Concepts - 1101IBA (not offered from 2021)
OR
The Purpose of Business - 1004GBS
Quantitative Reasoning - 1015SCG
The Management of Business Processes - 2128IBA
Big Data Analytics and Social Media - 4030ICT
Introduction to Forensic Psychology - 1010CCJ (Tri 3 online only)
Statistics - 1014SCG
Calculus I - 1202SCG
Engineering Programming - 1305ENG
Psychology of Crime - 2000CCJ (Tri 3: Online)
Introduction to Big Data Analytics - 2030ICT
Communication Systems and Circuits - 2304ENG
Fraud and Cybercrime - 3026CCJ
Games Development - 3702ICT
Virtual and Augmented Reality - 3705ICT (offered from 2021)
Sensor Networks - 3706ICT (offered from 2021)
Home Automation and Robotics - 3707ICT (offered from 2021)
Interaction Design - 3723ICT
OR
Experimental Media - 3614QCA
Management Problem Solving - 3114IBA (not offered from 2022)
OR
Applied Business Project - 3049IBA (offered from Tri 2 2022)
Griffith Innovation Challenge - 2034IBA (formerly 3031IBA)
Key employment sectors*
Computer security
IT support
Software
IS architecture design
Potential job outcomes
IT support manager
Software developer
Software engineer
Network designer
Business analyst
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
