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Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)

Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)

  • ID:UOSA610126
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

  • Recent secondary education
    • Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent

AND

  • Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
  • Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
  • Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR

  • Higher education study
    • Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
    • Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

OR

  • Vocational Education and Training (VET)
    • Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above

OR

  • Work and life experience
    • Qualify for Special Entry, or
    • Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
    • Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

English requirements

  • IELTS total 6.0

Course Information

Become an expert in the design, implementation and testing of small and large software systems.

You will learn through exposure to real-world applications, and the latest research developments and technologies. You’ll have opportunities for industry placements, internships and research projects with industry partners.

If you finish your degree with a suitable grade point average, you could be eligible for the one-year Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours).

You will graduate ready to enter the flexible and ever-evolving software development sector, with a respected degree that’s professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

If you decide to exit this degree having successfully completed the first two years, you will receive an associate degree.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Employment prospects for software and application developers are looking very good. By 2023, employment in ICT is expected to grow strongly in Australia. The availability of roles is expected to increase by:

  • 25,500 jobs for software and applications programmers (or 21 per cent)
  • 2,300 jobs for ICT business and systems analysts (or 9.5 per cent)
  • 8,200 jobs for ICT managers (or 13.9 per cent)
  • 8,100 jobs for ICT Network and Support professionals (or 15.3 per cent)1

Careers to consider:

  • software developer: developing, coding, testing and debugging software applications; interpreting customer requirements; working with a team to research, design, and write software; working with others to understand and resolve issues in existing software
  • iOS developer: developing iterative software; collaborating with other developers through code reviews, software planning, and standup meetings; contributing to projects from concept to delivery; juggling several projects at different phases; writing clear, well-commented code
  • software architect: leading and implementing software development; researching, analysing, designing, developing and testing business appropriate solutions; collaborating with other teams to develop solutions meeting business needs for functionality, performance, scalability and reliability

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