Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences and Bachelor of Information Technology

Summary

The Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences – the only degree of its kind in Australia – will provide you with a strong foundation in the rapidly growing fields of cognitive science, neuroscience and computation, with an emphasis on building your critical-thinking and research skills in areas such as science communication, statistics and programming.

In the Bachelor of Information Technology, you’ll acquire foundational skills in programming, data storage and modelling, networking and cybersecurity. You’ll develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills from an area of information technology – such as software design and construction, applied data modelling and analysis, or security problem detection and mitigation – and learn how to apply that knowledge to solve real-world problems. And you’ll learn how to relate your knowledge and skills in information technology to a broader societal context, and make sound decisions regarding ethical and security concerns.

Key features

Participate in hands-on learning

Develop your research skills through active learning experiences, lab sessions and other research activities. Gain research experience

Access leading human brain imaging and VR labs to complete intensive projects that will develop your competence as a researcher. Explore your options and boost your employability

Undertake one of the most flexible IT degrees in Australia – choose to study two majors to diversify your knowledge and skills. Acquire a mix of theoretical and technical skills

Get prepared to use current technologies and to create new technologies in the workforce.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Business or venture analyst

Computer resource specialist

Consultant

Data analyst

Database designer

Information technology researcher or developer

Legal research analyst

Marketing manager

Medical doctor (after further study)

Medical researcher

Project manager

Research scientist

Science journalist

Security consultant

Software developer

Software engineer

Systems administrator

Technical writer

Web producer

Employers

Banks and financial institutions

Defence agencies

Education and training sector

Government agencies and departments

Not-for-profit organisations

Research and development companies

Retail and e-business companies

Start-ups

Technology and software development companies

Technology and telecommunications companies

Transport, infrastructure and logistics companies

Universities

Utilities companies