Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
Prepare for a professional career in computing, information technology or information systems. Your studies will include several core courses in IT advanced computing and information systems, run by our leading researchers. You will develop skills and knowledge in research through a year-long project, utilising the multi-disciplinary skills you developed in…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prepare for a professional career in computing, information technology or information systems.
Your studies will include several core courses in IT advanced computing and information systems, run by our leading researchers.
You will develop skills and knowledge in research through a year-long project, utilising the multi-disciplinary skills you developed in your undergraduate degree.
Your career
As a graduate of this degree, you will be suited to a range of leadership and research roles in the IT sector.
Careers to consider:
PhD Studies: obtain a doctorate in information technology or computer science.
Research assistant: undertaking basic research for example by preparing, setting up, conducting, and recording the outcome of experiments and field work; developing questionnaires and conducting surveys; conducting literature and database searches; writing up results of own research; contributing to the production of research reports and publications
Virtual reality engineer: designing and implementing virtual reality environments to create simulations and games.
Data scientist: Using your skills with mathematics and computer science to create predictive models for understanding large sets of data.
Network security manager: designing and implementing networks and network security; understanding of security tools like cloud security, malware detection, web application firewalls, intrusion prevention; technical security risk assessment; writing security procedures and documentation
Software developer: developing, coding, testing and debugging software applications; interpreting customer requirements; working with a team to research, design, and write software; working with others to understand and resolve issues in existing software
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education:
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent and
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
or
Higher education study
Complete or partly complete a recognized higher education program at a recognized higher education institution
or
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Complete an award from a registered training organization at Certificate IV or above
or
Work and life experience
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
English language requirements:
IELTS score of 6.0; TOEFL iBT score of 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 169; Pearson’s test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE4.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
