Information technology courses
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The digital economy will play a big role in Australia’s future, disrupting the way consumers purchase, students learn, tourists travel and businesses function. With the right online IT qualification, you can help people get the best out of this technology—and maybe even design it.
Explore your study options through Open Universities Australia and discover IT qualifications that could transform your career. All courses are delivered online by leading Australian universities, which allows you to study when and how you choose.
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Online information technology subjects and short courses
UndergraduateTAS-ZAT224
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
UndergraduateCUR-WEB101
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Starts 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Nov 2024
Next enrolment closes 19 May
UndergraduateUSA-INFT1024
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Starts 24 Jun 2024
UndergraduateLTU-CSE2NEF
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Online information technology degrees
UndergraduateUNE-INF-DIP
Build a foundation in computing and boost your IT career
Your journey to becoming an IT professional starts here. Start with core subjects in programming. Then explore advanced topics including web, data science, and database management. Get the technical and professional skills needed in today’s IT careers.
100% online
1 year full time or part time equivalent
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
UndergraduateTUA-INF-DIP
Begin your journey into professional IT practice
Build core knowledge in topics covering computer hardware and software. Explore networking, programming, website development and cloud computing. You’ll become proficient in use of programs such as C++, Python and Java.
100% online
1 year full time or part time equivalent
UndergraduateUSC-ICT-DEG
Create innovative ICT solutions
Use cutting edge technology to help people and businesses. You’ll build strong IT foundations then delve into electives. Explore web development, the cloud, cyber security, and more. Use data. Start programming. Gain industry certifications as you go.
100% online
3 years full time or part time equivalent
UndergraduateGRF-BIT-DEG
Bridge the gap between the classroom and the IT industry
Establish solid foundations in systems and coding. Consider a major including networks and security, or software development. Progress to work integrated learning where you get job-ready, applying theory to practice, forming new connections.
100% online
3 years full time or part time equivalent
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When you study an information technology course online through Open Universities Australia, you can follow the path that best suits your goals.
If you already work in the field, you can take a short course and upskill in a specific area like cyber security, programming languages or user design.
To get qualified in IT for the first time, you can enrol in an undergraduate qualification, like a Bachelor of Information Technology, where you will explore all facets of IT. Or to study IT at a more advanced level, you can explore postgraduate study, like a Master of Information Technology.
It depends on what—and how—you choose to study.
A short IT course can last anywhere from two hours to 13 weeks.
If you enrol in a full qualification online through Open Universities Australia, you can control how long it takes to complete your studies. You have the flexibility to choose how many subjects you take at once, and scale them up and down as it suits you.
While some universities will require you to complete your course in a set time period, other universities have no limit at all.
To find out more about this, reach out to us directly and our friendly student advisors can help you out.
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We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there. - You have total control over how you study
Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you. - You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
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Why should you study information technology?
The world is in a never-ending cycle of advancement and innovation. This means there’s an increased demand for IT experts across every industry, from entertainment and education to hospitality, healthcare and government.
Estimates show Australia will need nearly 200,000 new IT workers over the next three years, with a major focus on IT project managers, software and application programmers and cyber security experts.
Not only are job prospects bright—IT experts also have the potential to earn significant salaries. According to Payscale, IT professionals can earn up to $144,000 per year, depending on their role. Some examples of average salary* by role include:
- Project manager - $100,073 per year
- Service delivery manager - $100,017 per year
- IT consultant - $89,836 per year
- Software engineer - $83,544 per year
- IT business analyst - $72,743 per year
- IT support technician - $55,024 per year
- Service desk analyst - $53,397 per year
*This salary information was correct as of May 2022. Check Payscale for the latest salary statistics.
What you'll learn in an information technology course
There are a few different paths you can go down when choosing your IT course.
Enrol in a generalist course and learn the fundamentals of information technology, from networking and programming to systems analysis and design. Or take your existing skills even further by specialising in an area like cyber security, data science, games design or software development.
Whether you go with a short course, single subject, undergraduate or postgraduate degree, expect to build up your strengths in project management, problem solving and decision making. Become the IT professional that employers need—and enjoy a dynamic career in an industry that could take you anywhere.
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