
Information technology courses
Gain core tech skills that create plenty of possibilities
Help me choose a courseIntroduction 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.
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Designing for Technology and Innovation
Undergraduate
TAS-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
Undergraduate
CUR-WEB101- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 1 Sep 2025, 1 Dec 2025
Undergraduate
USA-INFT2066- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 22 Sep 2025
Network Engineering Fundamentals
Undergraduate
LTU-CSE2NEF- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Online information technology degrees
Bachelor of Information Technology
Undergraduate
UNE-BIT-DEGAdapt and innovate as an IT specialist
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
Information Technology Open Degree Pathway
Undergraduate
LAT-ICT-PTHPlug 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.
Diploma in Information Technology
Undergraduate
FLI-ITE-DIPFor careers in the high-paying and in-demand IT sector
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
Undergraduate
SWI-ICT-DEGBecome 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:
IT consultant
Network administrator
Database administrator
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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