Bachelor of Information Technology
Federation University Australia
- Ballarat, Australia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
An IT degree in networking, Cybersecurity, Databases and cloud systems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Information Technology can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
- Apply programming and data practices
- Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Information security analyst
- Cloud architect
- Database administrator
- IT project manager
- Information systems manager
- Technology consultant
Curriculum
- Four-year major: problem solving with Python
- Analysis of algorithms
- Operations management
- Networking
- Ethical hacking
- Incident response
- Digital forensics
- Cloud and virtualization
- Databases and SQL
- And secure software design. Concentrations: IT systems and infrastructure
- Intelligent automation and AI. Credits not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Successful completion of Australian Year 12
- Or overseas equivalent.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0)
- PTE Academic 47
- TOEFL iBT Listening 16 Reading 16 Writing 19 Speaking 19
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Graduation Certificate
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Recommendation Letters.
How to apply
- Check the entry and English requirements and the cut-off dates. Apply online through StudyLink
- Or via a Federation agent
- pay the 25 AUD application fee. Upload certified transcripts
- Graduation certificates
- English test evidence and passport. Some courses add forms
- Referee reports or an interview. Accept the offer
- Sign the Offer and Acceptance Agreement and pay the fee deposit through Flywire. Receive the Confirmation of Enrolment
- Then apply for the student visa with OSHC.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $41,400 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $25 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Mt Helen Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability |
| Department | Information Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 144 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days left
Scholarships
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $41,400 AUD per year. The application fee is $25 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0), PTE Academic 47, TOEFL iBT Listening 16 Reading 16 Writing 19 Speaking 19, Cambridge 169.
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

