Bachelor of Information Technology (Application Development)

Gain the knowledge to thrive in this fast-growing field. You'll master skills in planning, developing and managing software projects to build a wide range of profitable web apps, desktop apps, mobile apps and business apps. In our digital world, the information technology (IT) industry is central to the way we work, learn, play, communicate and socialise. Build a solid foundation for your future career with core IT skills suitable across multiple industries. During Deakin’s Bachelor of Information Technology, you will gain the essential skills and experience required to embark on a career in IT, while developing specialist knowledge in an industry-relevant study area of your choosing.This course will give you the opportunity to explore areas like programming, networking, cyber security, cloud applications, entrepreneurship, innovation and user-centred design. You will undertake a specialised capstone project and access co-working spaces enabling you to collaborate with like-minded peers and kickstart your own professional network. An honours year is available for high-achieving students interested in undertaking a focused research project.

Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.If you're currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:Year 12 prerequisite subjectsUnits 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EALATARSenior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalentInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - 25To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: Study score of 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 20 in any other English