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Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op)
This IT degree includes a supervised paid placement in industry as part of the course.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Level
- Bachelor degree
- University
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Includes a work placement
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- NSW, QLD, NT
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how computers and software work
- a patient, methodical approach to solving problems
- good communication skills for working with others
- a willingness to learn new technologies as they change
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 3 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.
Charles Darwin University
Casuarina, NT
4.2from 619 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Course page for University of Technology Sydney (opens in a new tab)
University of Technology Sydney
City, NSW
4.2from 906 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
What students like
- Lecturers and support staff are approachable and helpful
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Website for CQUniversity (opens in a new tab)
CQUniversity
4 campuses, NSW, QLD
4.1from 999 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Enquiries can go unanswered
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op).
- Application development
- Networks and systems
- Cyber security
- Business and data analysis
- Industry placement
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
This is a Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op). It suits people preparing for a career in information technology.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.