Bachelor of Information Technology

This is a broad IT degree covering programming, networks, security, databases and how technology fits into organisations.

Compare 33 providers

How long it takes: 2 to 3 years; full time
Entry ATAR: From 43.35; Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2026
How you can study: Online, on campus or a mix; Includes a work placement
Taught by: 33 providers; 7 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Information Technology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

an interest in how computers and software work
curiosity about solving technical problems
good communication skills for working in teams
a methodical approach to learning new systems

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

IT Operations Manager
IT operations managers keep an organisation's systems, networks and support teams running, so the technology staff and customers depend on stays available and secure.
Median pay$127,400 (estimate)
Systems Administrator
Systems administrators keep an organisation's servers, networks and cloud accounts running so the rest of the business can get on with its work.
Median pay$128,000
Cloud Engineer
Cloud engineers build and maintain the servers, storage and networks a business rents from a cloud provider instead of running in its own data centre.
Median pay$111,800 (estimate)
In demand
DevOps Engineer
DevOps engineers automate the systems that build, test and release software, so new code reaches users quickly and without breaking things.
Median pay$131,900
Site Reliability Engineer
Site reliability engineers build and maintain the systems and automation that keep websites, apps and cloud services running with minimal downtime.
Median pay$122,200 (estimate)
In demand
Technical Writer
Technical writers turn technical information, such as how a software feature works or what a system specification requires, into documentation that users, developers and support staff can follow.
Median pay$89,500

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 33 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

Monash University
Clayton, VIC
4.3from 1,955 Google reviews
ATAR
63 lowest
(73 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Website for Monash University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Feedback from teaching staff can be limited
Curtin University
Bentley, WA
4.2from 1,745 Google reviews
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for Curtin University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are helpful and welcoming
- Support services help students through hard times
What to weigh up
- Enquiries can take a while to answer
Charles Sturt University
CSU Study Centre Melbourne, Port Macquarie, NSW, VIC
4.0from 631 Google reviews
ATAR
54.3 lowest
(56.3 median, 2024)
How you study
Online, on campus or a mix
(full or part time)
Course page for Charles Sturt University (opens in a new tab)
Macquarie University
North Ryde, NSW
4.4from 1,202 Google reviews
ATAR
65.95 lowest
(75 median, 2024)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Course page for Macquarie University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers care and help students understand
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Student support can be hard to reach
Griffith University
Brisbane City, Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
ATAR
58.2 lowest
(63.25 median, 2026)
How you study
Online or on campus
(full or part time)
Fee
$9,800 a year
(Government-supported place)
Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Deakin University
Geelong Waurn Ponds, Melbourne Burwood, VIC
More about Deakin University
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
ATAR
55.25 lowest
(61.55 median, 2026)
How you study
Online or on campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Melbourne Polytechnic
Prahran, Preston, VIC
3.7from 485 Google reviews
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Course page for Melbourne Polytechnic (opens in a new tab)
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
4.0from 487 Google reviews
ATAR
53.7 lowest
(60 median, 2024)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Course page for University of Canberra (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are helpful and friendly
What to weigh up
- Teaching quality varies between staff