Associate Degree of Information Technology

As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready. During this course you will:

1. Demonstrate a cohesive and coherent understanding of IT concepts and technologies in solving complex industry problems.
2. Evaluate and select appropriate technology and design methodologies for the implementation of IT solutions.
3. Synthesise cognitive, technical and creative skills to design and develop inventive IT solutions for complex industry applications.
4. Communicate IT services and solutions to a diverse audience, ensuring they meet system and user needs.
5. Apply sound judgment, effective management, and collaborative skills in a professional IT context.
6. Demonstrate core professional obligations, ethics and social responsibilities in a professional IT context.
7. Evaluate and recommend emerging IT technologies to deliver creative and human-centric IT solutions.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to solve and propose innovative solutions to complex and highly technical problems. You’ll cover foundational studies in programming, software engineering, network and database systems, and human-centred design. A choice of elective subjects, including software development, data analytics, artificial intelligence, web development and UX, game programming and cybersecurity, allows you to tailor the course to your interests.

Course duration: 2 years full time, up to 4 years part time.

Recommended study pattern

The course structure comprises of 16 Information Technology (IT) core subjects and 2 specialised elective subjects over levels 100 and 200 as follows:

• Level 100: 7 mandatory IT core subjects and 1 specialist elective subject
• Level 200: 6 mandatory IT core subjects and 1 specialist elective subject.

Award requirements

Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.

Indicative total fee $17,898

The amount shown here is 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.

At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.

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Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:

• Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.

Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.

Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above.

Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.

Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.

Standard English language requirements apply.