Master of Information Technology

Deakin’s Master of Information Technology provides a combination of leading-edge theory and technical knowledge with hands-on practical experience. It will prepare you for a successful career as an IT professional in Australia and around the world.

Delivered in a supportive learning environment, this course will transform you into a competent IT professional with the capacity to develop and implement IT solutions to complex industry-related problems.

As a graduate, you will possess a solid understanding of the issues, concepts and practices in IT and a broad knowledge of the technological aspects of IT. You will also develop a range of transferrable skills that will enable you to be an effective and efficient IT professional.

You will develop expert knowledge of the technical aspects of information technology as well as in-depth skills in your chosen area of specialisation.

This course is continually refined in consultation with industry to ensure the content is relevant and up-to-date with rapidly changing workplace demands. You’ll have the option to undertake an industry placement or internship, ensuring you gain the practical, job-ready skills employers are looking for and build valuable professional networks before graduating.

As a graduate, you will be highly sought-after for employment across a range of industries for your specialist skills and ability to meet future industry requirements.

1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 8 credit points

completion of a bachelor degree (honours) (AQF 8) or higher in a related discipline

completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline, and at least two years' of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)

Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (or equivalent)

1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 12 credit points

completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline

completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline, and at least two years' of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)

2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 16 credit points

completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline

^Recognition of Prior Learning into the Master of Information Technology may be granted to students who have successfully completed appropriate postgraduate level studies.

Related disciplines which may be considered include: information technology, computing, computer science, software engineering.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS: Overall 6.5 No band less than 6

TOEFL IBT: 79 Writing 21

C1 ADVANCED and C2 PROFICIENCY: 176 No band less than 169

PTE: 58 No less than 50 in each skill

OET: Overall C+

DUELI EAP PROGRAM: EAP 4 (60%)