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Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice), Bachelor Degree

Federation University Australia, Australia . Cricos: 00103D

Federation University Australia

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
Bachelor DegreeFull-time4 yearsFebruary, Julyfind outAUD 24700 per year

About Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice), Bachelor Degree - at Federation University Australia

CRICOS 049564D

This program holds Professional Level accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice) is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and is a highly innovative program with a real edge for those looking to work in IT.

An internship is embedded within the program which sees you undertake 1600 hours of work integrated learning with IBM® in Ballarat, Victoria, allowing you to develop relationships and establish networks for future employment or mentorship opportunities. Our close partnership with IBM has recently seen us win the Award for Excellence in Student Engagement at the Engagement Australia 2020 Excellence Awards. 

In the final two years of the program, you will receive a scholarship worth $42,000.

This program offers core subjects in first year, to help you build a strong foundation in information technology, in addition to the required technical and problem solving skills, and in second and third year, you may purse an interest area in either software development or cloud and mainframe.

To help you balance your study load, subjects are offered across semester 1 and 2, as well as throughout summer.

With the opportunity of employment at IBM®*, or another of our industry sponsors, our unique program is designed to ensure you are industry ready when you graduate as an ACS accredited professional.

*Students must meet IBM® graduate recruitment requirements and be eligible to work in Australia.

Notes about fees for this course

International fees are per 120 credit points which represents 1 EFTSL or a standard full-time study load for a year.

A range of scholarships, bursaries and grants are available for international students at www.federation.edu.au/scholarships.

Entry requirements

  • Overall IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
  • Students must attend an interview with IBM and Federation University before acceptance into the program.
  • International Students should enrol in the Bachelor of Information Technology, and then after one or more semesters with excellent results, the Faculty of Science and Technology may invite them to undertake an interview to transfer into the Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice).

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