Diploma of Information Technology (097891B) + Bachelor of Information Technology (053993D)

The Diploma of Information Technology can gain students entry into the second year of a Deakin University bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or Cybersecurity. With a broad introduction to computing, students will be perfectly placed to pursue a more specialised area during their degree studies.

In Deakin University’s Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours), students gain a competitive edge with in-depth knowledge of the chosen discipline through a supervised research project. This course connects students with teachers working in the field, supporting them to explore deeper approaches to future technologies and opening doors to further research.

Graduates from Deakin University’s honours program are in high demand for their investigative, exploratory and lateral thinking approach to IT. By undertaking a focused research project, they will graduate with advanced technical expertise in their chosen specialisation, as well as the skills to become a creative, solutions-driven professional in this dynamic industry.

Students will work together with supervisors to investigate their area of interest through research. The project will reinforce the skills they already have and their passion for new knowledge while they work towards contributing new ideas to IT-related industry sectors.

As well as developing deeper and more specialised IT skills, students will learn to be an ethical, informed researcher. The coursework component of this honours program provides essential theory for robust research, while their chosen project extends the practical skills they need to become a curious, adaptable problem-solver in their career.