Information Technology

Course Details

Single Degree

Double Degrees

Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Law
Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Science (Forestry)

Why choose IT?

The computing industry has always been subject to very rapid change. IT has become an important cog in todays society, and will remain so. ANU will provide you with a combination of practical and theoretic skills to allow you to meet the changes and challenges that you will face in your IT career. You will acquire an excellent technical knowledge of computer systems, programming languages, computer applications, new media and information systems through a hands-on learning approach.

Industry trends show that demand for computing professionals will outstrip the supply of graduates in the next few years so now is the time to embark upon an computing degree.

The ANU Bachelor of IT now has two exciting pathways, designed to meet the needs of all students interested in studying IT. You can now choose conceptual/creative majors and/or technical majors.

What majors can I take?

Conceptual/Creative

Information Systems Major
New Media Arts Major

Technical

Computer Systems Major
Software Development Major

You can study one or two IT majors. Click here for program requirements.

Will I get a job?

Everyone knows how important computing is in our world today - underpinning almost everything in our lives. All organisations, large and small, require computing professionals regardless of what their business is.

Did you know that computing jobs are on the increase while the numbers of students studying computing in Australia has fallen! It doesn't take a genius to figure out that high demand and low supply will lead to great opportunities and great salaries for these graduates.

Take a look at these stats:

Nearly 100% increase in ICT vacancy index since November 2003
100% employment in ANU IT combined degree graduates (2002/2003 GDS)
Given 5 star rating for future employment opportunities by DEWR

Double your career Choices...

Apart from its outstanding national and international reputation, and quality of its degrees, one of the attractive features of ANU is the ability to undertake a 'combined degree'. Generally this means one additional year of study to graduate with two degrees.

Why would you do this?

Make yourself more attractive to employers - gain an edge over other job applicants
Keep open your career/study options - not many senior high school students are 100% sure what they want to do, why not cover two bases?
Pursue that 'other' interest while completing a professional degree with good employment outcomes

Click here to read profiles of students combining IT with economics & commerce, law, arts, science and engineering.

Professional Recognition

All majors meet the professional requirements of the Australian Computer Society

Students who complete the Bachelor of Information Technology are eligible for associate membership to the Australian Computer Society.

Programs for High Achieving students

The Distinguished Scholars Program in Information Technology is designed to stretch the abilities of high-achieving students. It provides 'customised' undergraduate training for outstanding students.

The Program offers the following exciting elements:

You will be able to replace a number of your computing courses or, in some cases, general electives with project based research courses.
You will have access to some of the best researchers in the of world - you may be aware that the Australian National University has been consistently ranked as Australia's No 1 University and as high as number 16 in the world.
You are eligible for a Faculty Award, valued at approximately A$3000 & A$4000, should you wish to undertake a summer research project.
You will have a Faculty mentor appointed who will assist you with your academic planning.

Students with a UAI of 99 are guaranteed entry to the program, and those with a UAI between 98 and 99 will be considered on the basis of availability.

How to apply? All Bachelor of Information Technology applicants will be automatically considered.

What do I do if I miss the cut-off?

Students whose UAI's are slightly lower than the cut-off may be eligible for special consideration or maths bonus points. Our Special Consideration scheme allows students to provide evidence of a particular ability and aptitude in the area they wish to study and up to five bonus UAI points may be awarded for very good performance in year 12 maths.

If you are still not within the entry score, ANU College runs a one-semester University Preparation Diploma as a pathway for domestic students. Please contact the Faculty of Engineering and IT first regarding this pathway.

Need more information?

Please contact the Faculty of Engineering and IT if you would like any more information. We can even orgainse a tour of the facilities if you would like.

Phone: +61 2 6125 0677

Email: Student.Services@feit.anu.edu.au

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