The Bachelor of Information Technology at ACU is a multi-skilled learning experience that will give you a solid foundation to launch your IT career.

Upon graduating, you'll be fully equipped to step straight into the workplace thanks to the Future Ready employability program, designed to systematically build each element of your brand: your professional identity, experience; job-ready skills; and networks.

It is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and with Microsoft Office Specialist and Certified Fundamental certifications built into the units, along with the United Nations sustainable goals.

This degree arms you with professional knowledge and technical know-how across areas such as data science and analytics, programming, artificial intelligence, cyber security and application development.

You can further extend your intercultural experience by participating in a Global Virtual Classroom, studying at Rome Campus or participating in an international study tour.

You’ll be able to put the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired into practice in real-world IT environments through the placement, community engagement and intern opportunities embedded into the degree, making your transition into a future in this cutting-edge industry seamless.

Professional experience

You’ll gain up to 220 hours of workplace and community experience before graduating.

Work placement

As part of the Work Integrated Learning program, you’ll gain 150 hours of industry placement in information technology. 

Community engagement

As part of your degree, you’ll have the opportunity to work with not-for-profit organisations with 35 to 70 hours of community engagement experience. 

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Certified translations where these documents are not in English

You’ll need an Australian Year 12 Certificate equivalent if you're an international applicant.

China: 

• National Entrance Exam (Gaokao) with the minimum score required for every Chinese Province.

India: 

• CBSE All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) with a minimum average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects;
• Indian School Certificate (ISC) with a minimum average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects;
• Senior Secondary School Certificate from National Open Schooling with a minimum average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects;
• Higher Secondary Certificate from the State Boards listed below with a minimum average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects;
• Higher Secondary Certificate from Punjab and Haryana State Boards with a minimum average of 75% in the best 4 academic subjects; Local languages and nonacademic subjects are excluded.

Iran: 

• (2017 or earlier)

1. Successful completion of a recognised pretertiary or foundation program OR
2. successful completion of one year of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School Studies OR
3. Pre-University Certificate with a minimum grade average of 13 on a 20-point scale.

• (2018 & onwards)

1. High School Diploma with a minimum grade average of 13 on a 20-point scale.

Foundation Studies

The ACU Foundation Studies program provides a pathway to your first year of undergraduate study at ACU.

Gain guaranteed entry to your chosen ACU undergraduate degrees as long as you achieve the grade point average and English proficiency level required for your degree.