Associate Degree in Information Technology

Be ready to make a real impact in today's tech-driven workplaces. Earn an industry-recognised qualification in just two years with Adelaide University's 100% online Associate Degree in Information Technology. 

Develop core skills in programming, software development, data analytics, web design, and cybersecurity. Learn to build and test software systems, visualise data for better decision-making, and help safeguard organisational information. Participate in design studios where you'll gain real-world experience designing a viable product and presenting it to a client. Choose to specialise in an area of interest with a minor in either information technology or data analytics. 

Gain a broad skill set that can take you anywhere - from tech companies and consulting firms to government, education, retail, manufacturing and more.

Advance your career with a two-year 100% online Associate Degree in Information Technology. Be equipped with foundational skills in programming, cloud computing, data analytics, cybersecurity and more. Whether you're entering the industry or upskilling, you'll be ready to take your next step in IT. 

You'll gain the skills to prepare for a career in system design, programming, data analytics or IT security. This associate degree covers the first two years of Adelaide University's 100% online Bachelor of Information Technology, giving you a fast-tracked path to a university qualification.

Recommended study pattern

Year 1

UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning (SOCI3014) or Program elective

UO Problem Solving and Programming (COMP1021)

UO Information Technology Fundamentals (INFO1020)

UO System Requirements and User Experience (INFO1025)

UO Design Thinking and Digital Innovation (INFO1019)

UO Network Fundamentals (INFO1021)

UO System Requirements Practice (INFO1022)

Program electives

Year 2

UO Cloud Platforms (INFO2028)

Program electives - Information Technology or Program electives - Data Analytics

Program electives

UO Security Foundations (INFO3021)

Program electives - Information Technology or Program electives - Data Analytics

Program electives

Program electives

UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning (SOCI3014)

UO Business Intelligence (INFO2022)

UO Agile Development and Governance (INFO2024)

UO System Design and Realisation (INFO2026)

UO Enterprise Systems (INFO3015)

UO Big Data Concepts (INFO3019)

UO Risk Management and Governance (INFO3020)

Program electives - Information Technology

UO Object Oriented Programming (COMP1023)

UO Data Driven Web Technologies (INFO1026)

UO System Design Practice (INFO2025)

UO System Design and Realisation (INFO2026)

Program electives - Data Analytics

UO Object Oriented Programming (COMP1023)

UO Data Driven Web Technologies (INFO1026)

UO Data Acquisition and Wrangling (INFO2029)

UO R for Data Analytics (MATH2018)

Award requirements

Students must complete 16 subjects including 8 electives. 

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Indicative total fee $20,778

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

• Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
• A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
• Successful completion of an Adelaide University online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience; OR
• Qualify for special entry.

English language entry requirements for International students only.

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

IELTS Overall 6.5

IELTS Reading 6

IELTS Listening 6

IELTS Speaking 6

IELTS Writing 6

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