Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)

Our IT (professional) degree gives you a solid foundation in the latest web and mobile app development, and network and systems design. You'll also have the exciting opportunity to experience 12 months of guaranteed internship in the IT industry as part of your degree.

VU's computer-science courses are among the best in Australia according to the 2018 Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings 2018. Our state-of-the-art classrooms and facilities offer virtual and hands-on teaching.

You will build your computer-science knowledge through solving real-world problems in:

• web development
• mobile-application development
• data analysis
• cyber security
• network and system computing
• ICT management
• software engineering and development
• network management
• global leadership.

You'll also gain the experience needed to lead teams and manage projects.

Australia's information and communications technology (ICT) industry is a dynamic and rapidly growing market.

VU's Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional) gives you the real-world work experience to prepare for roles in:

• network design and implementation
• system security consultancy
• data modelling and database development
• web and mobile application programming
• network and database system administration
• information and communication technology (ICT) management.

• software analyst
• web designer
• web application developer
• mobile application developer
• computer and network support
• data centre administrator
• systems administrator
• system security consultant
• database administrator
• webmaster
• business analyst
• data analyst
• project manager (e.g. in government, banking/finance, retail, manufacturing).

Use Labour Market Insights to find average annual salaries and employment growth predictions for various ICT professions in Australia:

• web administrator or ICT support technician salary
• ICT support and test engineer salary
• database/systems administrator or ICT security specialist salary.

To attain the Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional) students will be required to complete 336 credit points consisting of:

• 96 credit points of First Year Core studies;
• 48 credit points of Graduating Core studies;
• 96 credit points of Major studies;
• 2 x 48 credit points of Industry Placement studies.

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

Find out more about applying for our courses.