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Introduction to Information technology

In our digitally driven world, IT professionals are indispensable. Needed in basically every industry, tech pros play a vital role in keeping us all connected.

An information technology degree will arm you with core tech skills, such as programming and networking, and allow you to try out areas that interest you—from software development and cloud computing to AI and machine learning.

You’ll graduate with plenty of career options. Whether you want to help people troubleshoot technical issues, develop innovative software, or become a cyber security pro, there are IT courses to get you there.

Start comparing online information technology courses offered by leading Australian universities, right here.

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University of Tasmania

Designing for Technology and Innovation

UndergraduateTAS-ZAT120

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates
Starts 21 Jul 2025

Next enrolment closes 13 Jul

Curtin University

Web Communications

UndergraduateCUR-WEB101

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates
Starts 1 Sep 2025, 1 Dec 2025
University of South Australia

Cloud Platforms

UndergraduateUSA-INFT2066

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates
Starts 22 Sep 2025
La Trobe University

Network Engineering Fundamentals

UndergraduateLTU-CSE2NEF

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
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Online information technology degrees

University of New England

Bachelor of Information Technology

UndergraduateUNE-BIT-DEG

Adapt and innovate as an IT specialist

Study method
100% online
Duration
3 years full time or part time equivalent
La Trobe University

Plug into information technology opportunities

Study method
100% online
Duration
1 year full time or part time equivalent
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Flinders University

Diploma in Information Technology

UndergraduateFLI-ITE-DIP

For careers in the high-paying and in-demand IT sector

Study method
100% online
Duration
1 year full time or part time equivalent
Swinburne University of Technology

Become an ICT professional

Study method
100% online
Duration
3 years full time or part time equivalent
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Information technology study FAQs

What will I learn in an information technology (IT) course?

An undergraduate IT course will give you a broad insight into the discipline. You’ll likely cover everything from network administration to web development and programming languages.

It will depend on your exact IT course, but you may cover:

  • Computer systems

  • Cyber security

  • Database analysis and design

  • Software development

  • Programming

  • Cloud analytics

  • AI and machine learning

Some undergraduate IT courses may allow you to choose a major that suits your interests.   If you know you’d like to further specialise in the field, you might like to consider a postgraduate degree, like a Master of Information Technology.

There are also plenty of IT short course options, if you’d like to upskill in a particular area in tech.

Do I need prior experience in IT to enrol?

If you’re just starting out with your IT studies, you won’t be expected to have any special prior IT knowledge, though it certainly won’t hurt if you do.

If you are interested in a more advanced degree, such as a Master of Information Technology, you may be required to have a level of pre-existing IT knowledge, but this depends on the course. It’s best to have a look at each course page, to see what’s expected.

Can I specialise in an area like cyber security, software development or data science?

The beauty of an IT course is that it is quite general and will likely give you a taste of many different areas. Some information technology degrees allow you to choose a major that matches your interests, so you may be able to specialise in cyber security, software development or data science within your IT degree.   You may also like to check out these courses that focus on those particular areas:

How long is an IT course?

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.

Can I study an online IT course while working part- or full-time?

For sure! Online IT courses are a great way to fit study around your existing work and life commitments, because you’re not required to attend uni at a specific time or location.

When you study online through Open Universities Australia, you’re also free to choose a subject load that makes sense for you. Many students study a single subject at a time—though you can scale up or down your load as you progress through your course.

What are the career opportunities for IT graduates?

There’s plenty of demand out there for skilled tech graduates. With an IT course under your belt, you might land a role as a:

 

How do I enrol?

Here at Open Universities Australia, we make enrolling online as straightforward as possible. To get started, find the course for you by browsing the options on this page. You can also compare different qualifications using our handy comparison tool, or request help from one of our student advisors.

When you’ve made your choice, click ‘Apply now’ on the relevant course page and follow the prompts to begin your enrolment. We’ll ask you to supply some supporting documentation, including proof of your identity, your tax file number, and a unique student identifier (USI) during this process.

Your university will get in touch with you via email to confirm whether or not your application has been successful.

Please note that enquiries and applications for some courses are handled directly by the university. If this is the case, it will be indicated on the course listing page.  

For more information about enrolment, read our online self-service enrolling instructions. If you get stuck at any time, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.

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