UndergraduateInformation Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology
Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Griffith University's Bachelor of Information Technology degree. The Brisbane South (Nathan) offering of this program is scheduled to be delivered at the Treasury Building at our Brisbane City campus in 2027. If scheduled opening is delayed, courses may be delivered all or in part at our other Brisbane locations. Queensland's #1 university for AI research. (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025) Build your future in a rapidly evolving industry. Develop strong technical expertise in programming, systems, networks, cyber security, data, AI and software development, alongside a major specialisation that prepares you to tackle real challenges and succeed in a wide range of rewarding IT careers. Information technology remains the foundation of the digital world and AI is transforming both how organisations operate and how IT professionals work. In this degree, you'll develop the core IT skills employers continue to value, while building the confidence to work with intelligent technologies used across modern organisations. You'll learn how to apply technologies like AI as practical tools to improve business outcomes, innovation and decision-making. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Information Technology Gain valuable hands-on experience from day one. Learn in purpose-built labs designed to simulate real industry experience, including our virtual and augmented reality, gamification and robotics labs, Cyber Range, Big Data Visualisation Lab and Cisco Networking Lab. Specialise in a major and gain deep, practical skills in high-demand fields. Use AI and automation tools to enhance problem-solving and productivity in real-world scenarios.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
4 terms of coursework
- Year 1: Professional ICT Practice, Computer Systems and Cyber Security, Creative Coding, Data Management, Application Systems, Programming Principles
- Year 2: Design Thinking in IT, Software Projects
- Year 3: Work Integrated Learning Part 1, Work Integrated Learning Part 2, Work Integrated Learning - Single Project, Work Integrated Learning - Placement
- Plus 28 elective/flexible courses chosen from an approved list to complete the 240 credit-point program
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112
The code used for the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 pathways. Newer cyber security specialisations (Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, and others) were split out of this code in 2021 to 2025 ANZSCO updates and sit on CSOL instead; picking the right code matters for which visa applies.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111
On STSOL and CSOL, which supports the 190 and 491 (not the 189 on its own) plus the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AdministratorANZSCO 262113
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (Senior Secondary) certificate or equivalent international qualification. Assumed background knowledge: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English and Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C). General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).; Any two units of English (Band 3); Mathematics Standard 2 or Mathematics Advanced (Band 3).
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