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Software engineering course
Undergraduate

Bachelor of Information Technology

Key details

Duration

3 year/s full-time
6 year/s part-time
3 year/s full-time

Intake

Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer Semester
On campus - Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer Semester
Online - No
Important Dates

Locations

Danala - Education and Community Precinct, Online
Danala - Education and Community Precinct

Credit points required

240

Course code

WINT01
SATAC codes
MyNextCourse

Overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology will prepare you to be responsible for more than just systems or software; you will be developing creative and innovative technologies for the modern world.

Throughout your studies, you will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as web design and development, networking, application development and systems.

You will also be encouraged to be an open-minded problem solver, a creative thinker as well as an engaging communicator, which will help progress your career in the IT industry.

Study opportunities are also provided to assist students to undertake sought-after industry modules, including Cisco and Microsoft certificates.



Career opportunities

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities as an information technology specialist in government, private companies and non-government organisations (NGO) as a web designer and developer, networking and application developer, system analyst, consultant, programmer, SEO specialist, database administrator and project manager.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional Level. Students must select specialist units such that at least one of the three groups of specialist units are included.


Credit transfers and advanced standing

Pathways

Pathways for VET to Higher Education
Credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline, subject to meeting criteria. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:


Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Fees

Commonwealth supported places

Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:

(a) be an Australian citizen, who will complete some of your course of study while resident in Australia; or

(b) a New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent visa holder; or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder; who studies the entire course while living in Australia.

Further information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.

International tuition fees

The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2025 is AUD $31,688.00. This equates to $ $3,961.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).
These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.

You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.

CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.

CDU International Student in the library

Why study IT and network engineering at CDU?

From dealing with cyber crime to software engineering and data collection, an IT degree at CDU is tailored to industry demand. You'll graduate equipped with the technical and analytical skills to future-proof your career across multiple sectors. 

  • #2 in Australia for undergraduate learner engagement in computing and IT (GUG 2024)
  • Use state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
Female CDU IT student working on a switchboard

Why study IT and Network Engineering at CDU?

From dealing with cyber crime to software engineering and data collection, an IT degree at CDU is tailored to industry demand. You'll graduate equipped with the technical and analytical skills to future-proof your career across multiple sectors.

  • #2 in Australia for undergraduate learner engagement in computing and IT (GUG 2024)
  • Use state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies
CDU International Student in the library

Why study IT and network engineering at CDU?

From dealing with cyber crime to software engineering and data collection, an IT degree at CDU is tailored to industry demand. You'll graduate equipped with the technical and analytical skills to future-proof your career across multiple sectors. 

  • #2 in Australia for undergraduate learner engagement in computing and IT (GUG 2024)
  • Use state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
Female CDU IT student working on a switchboard

Why study IT and Network Engineering at CDU?

From dealing with cyber crime to software engineering and data collection, an IT degree at CDU is tailored to industry demand. You'll graduate equipped with the technical and analytical skills to future-proof your career across multiple sectors.

  • #2 in Australia for undergraduate learner engagement in computing and IT (GUG 2024)
  • Use state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies

What will I study?

The core of this program prepares students with the necessary IT skills so that they are well prepared for work when graduated. The program stresses both the importance of theory and the application of theory into practice through projects and practical exercises. Progression into the Bachelor of Science (Honours) is available for suitable candidates with a Bachelor of Information Technology.

Course structure


A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 240 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.

Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirements
Common Units  
(2 units)
20cpCommon units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.  

IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (compulsory) (replaces CUC107 from 2024)  
Plus:  
CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology (preferred) or  
LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100 from 2024)  

Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options.  
 
Core Units  
(12 units)
120cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 120 credit points as detailed below.

HIT137 Software Now  
HIT140 Foundations of Data Science (replaces STA101 from 2021)  
HIT164 Computing Fundamentals  
HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications  
HIT226 Mobile Web Structures  
HIT234 Database Concepts (previously BIS234)  
HIT274 Network Engineering Applications  
PMO201 Project Management  
HIT333 Cyber Security (previously BIS243)  
HIT363 Enterprise IT Management (previously BIS342)  
HIT381 Human Computer Interaction Design  
HIT401 Capstone Project (previously PMO301)

Specialist Electives  
(6 units)  
 
60cp

Specialist Elective units totalling 60 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below. (Students must choose at least 2 level 300 or above specialist electives)  

HIT220 Algorithms and Complexity  
HIT235 Digital Systems and Computer Architecture  
HIT237 Building Interactive Software  
HIT238 The Mobile Paradigm  
HIT326 Database-Driven Web Applications  
HIT332 Embedded and Mobile Systems  
HIT339 Distributed Development  
HIT353 Business Intelligence and Data Mining  
HIT365 C Programming  
HIT372 Organisation Network Infrastructure  
HIT374 Enterprise Network Engineering  
HIT391 Machine Learning: Advancements and Applications  

Selection of Specialist Electives

Refer to the information provided below before selecting specialist elective units.

Electives   
(4 units)
40cp

Elective units totalling 40 credit points selected from undergraduate units offered by the University

Undergraduate units are coded at 100 to 300 level, therefore units codes as HIT1xx, HIT2xx and HIT3xx would be first, second and third year units respectively.  
 

 240cpTotal Credit Points

Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure) (240cp)

  • A maximum of 100 credit points may be taken from 100 level units.
  • A minimum of 60 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or above.
  • See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.

If course commenced prior to 2023:  
No more than 20 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 7 course award and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.

 

Selection of Specialist Electives

Students should select specialist units such that at least one of the three groups of specialist units are included:

ICT Business Analyst Group  
- HIT353 Business Intelligence and Data Mining  
- HIT339 Distributed Development  
- HIT391 Machine Learning: Advancements and Applications

Computer Network and Systems Engineer  
- HIT372 Organisation Network Infrastructure  
- HIT374 Enterprise Network Engineering

Developer Programmer  
- HIT339 Distributed Development  
- HIT365 C Programming  
- HIT332 Embedded and Mobile Systems  
- HIT391 Machine Learning: Advancements and Applications  
- HIT326 Database-Driven Web Applications  
- HIT353 Business Intelligence and Data Mining

For further information about specialist unit selection, please contact the course coordinator.  



COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2024

IAS201 Cultural Capabilities has replaced CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability. Students that have completed CUC107 do not complete IAS201.

 

COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2023

HIT391 Machine Learning: Advancements and Applications added as a specialist elective.

 

COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2021

HIT140 Foundations of Data Science replaces STA101 Statistics 1 from 2021. Students who have already completed STA101 will not be required to complete HIT140.  

Study plan


STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 1

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

  • maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
  • check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.   
     
Legend:CO = Core UnitR = ResearchSE = Specialist Elective

Full-Time Study Plan

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCUIAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2024)CU
HIT164 Computing FundamentalsCOHIT140 Foundations of Data ScienceCO
HIT172 Operating Systems and ApplicationsCOHIT137 Software NowCO
Elective 1EHIT274 Network Engineering ApplicationsCO
Year 2
HIT226 Mobile Web StructuresCOHIT333 Cyber SecurityCO
HIT234 Database Concepts (replaces BIS234)COPMO201 Project ManagementCO
Specialist electiveSESpecialist electiveSE
Specialist electiveSESpecialist electiveSE
Year 3
HIT381 Human Computer Interaction DesignCOHIT401 Capstone ProjectCO
HIT363 Enterprise IT Management (replaces BIS342)COElective 2E
Specialist electiveSEElective 3E
Specialist electiveSEElective 4E

 

Specialist Electives Availability

Semester 1Semester 2
HIT235 Digital Systems and Computer Architecture    
HIT237 Building Interactive Software
HIT220 Algorithms and Complexity    
HIT238 The Mobile Paradigm
HIT326 Database-Driven Web Applications    
HIT332 Embedded and Mobile Systems    
HIT353 Business Intelligence and Data Mining    
HIT365 C Programming    
HIT374 Enterprise Network Engineering    
HIT391 Machine Learning: Advancements and Applications
HIT339 Distributed Development (replaces HIT337 from 2019)    
HIT372 Enterprise Network Engineering (replaces HIT272)    
 

Selection of Specialist Electives

Students should select specialist units such that at least one of the three groups of specialist units are included:

ICT Business Analyst Group    
- HIT353 Business Intelligence and Data Mining    
- HIT339 Distributed Development    
- HIT391 Machine Learning: Advancements and Applications

Computer Network and Systems Engineer    
- HIT372 Organisation Network Infrastructure    
- HIT374 Enterprise Network Engineering

Developer Programmer    
- HIT339 Distributed Development    
- HIT365 C Programming    
- HIT332 Embedded and Mobile Systems    
- HIT391 Machine Learning: Advancements and Applications    
- HIT326 Database-Driven Web Applications    
- HIT353 Business Intelligence and Data Mining

For further information about specialist unit selection, please contact the course coordinator.

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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 2

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

  • maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
  • check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.   
     
Legend:CO = Core UnitR = ResearchSE = Specialist Elective

Full-Time Study Plan

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
  IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2024)CU
  HIT140 Foundations of Data ScienceCO
  HIT137 Software NowCO
  HIT274 Network Engineering ApplicationsCO
Year 2
CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCUHIT333 Cyber SecurityCO
HIT164 Computing FundamentalsCOPMO201 Project ManagementCO
HIT172 Operating Systems and ApplicationsCOSpecialist electiveSE
HIT234 Database ConceptsCOSpecialist electiveSE
Year 3
HIT226 Mobile Web StructuresCOHIT401 Capstone ProjectCO
Specialist electiveSEElectiveE
Specialist electiveSEElectiveE
Specialist electiveSEElectiveE
Year 4
HIT363 Enterprise IT ManagementCO  
HIT381 Human Computer Interaction DesignCO  
Specialist electiveSE  
ElectiveE  

 

Specialist Electives Availability

Semester 1Semester 2
HIT235 Digital Systems and Computer Architecture    
HIT237 Building Interactive Software
HIT220 Algorithms and Complexity    
HIT238 The Mobile Paradigm
HIT326 Database-Driven Web Applications    
HIT332 Embedded and Mobile Systems    
HIT353 Business Intelligence and Data Mining    
HIT365 C Programming    
HIT374 Enterprise Network Engineering    
HIT391 Machine Learning: Advancements and Applications
HIT339 Distributed Development    
HIT372 Enterprise Network Engineering    
 

Selection of Specialist Electives

Students should select specialist units such that at least one of the three groups of specialist units are included:

ICT Business Analyst Group    
- HIT353 Business Intelligence and Data Mining    
- HIT339 Distributed Development    
- HIT391 Machine Learning: Advancements and Applications

Computer Network and Systems Engineer    
- HIT372 Organisation Network Infrastructure    
- HIT374 Enterprise Network Engineering

Developer Programmer    
- HIT339 Distributed Development    
- HIT365 C Programming    
- HIT332 Embedded and Mobile Systems    
- HIT391 Machine Learning: Advancements and Applications    
- HIT326 Database-Driven Web Applications    
- HIT353 Business Intelligence and Data Mining

For further information about specialist unit selection, please contact the course coordinator.

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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SUMMER SEMESTER

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

  • maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
  • check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.   
     
Legend:CO = Core UnitR = ResearchSE = Specialist Elective

Full-Time Study Plan

Semester 1Semester 2Summer Semester
Year 1
    CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCU
    HIT137 Software NowCO
Year 2
HIT164 Computing FundamentalsCOHIT140 Foundations of Data Science (replaces STA101 from 2021)CO  
HIT172 Operating Systems and ApplicationsCOHIT274 Network Engineering ApplicationsCO  
Elective 1EIAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2024)CU  
Year 3
HIT226 Mobile Web StructuresCOPMO201 Project ManagementCO  
HIT234 Database Concepts (replaces BIS234)COHIT333 Cyber Security (replaces BIS243) CO  
Specialist electiveSESpecialist electiveSE  
Specialist electiveSESpecialist electiveSE  
Year 4
HIT381 Human Computer Interaction DesignCOHIT401 Capstone ProjectCO  
HIT363 Enterprise IT ManagementCOElective 2E  
Specialist electiveSEElective 3E  
Specialist electiveSEElective 4E  

 

Specialist Electives Availability

Semester 1Semester 2
HIT235 Digital Systems and Computer Architecture    
HIT237 Building Interactive Software
HIT220 Algorithms and Complexity    
HIT238 The Mobile Paradigm
HIT326 Database-Driven Web Applications    
HIT332 Embedded and Mobile Systems    
HIT353 Business Intelligence and Data Mining    
HIT365 C Programming    
HIT374 Enterprise Network Engineering    
HIT391 Machine Learning: Advancements and Applications
HIT339 Distributed Development    
HIT372 Enterprise Network Engineering    
 

Selection of Specialist Electives

Students should select specialist units such that at least one of the three groups of specialist units are included:

ICT Business Analyst Group    
- HIT353 Business Intelligence and Data Mining    
- HIT339 Distributed Development    
- HIT391 Machine Learning: Advancements and Applications

Computer Network and Systems Engineer    
- HIT372 Organisation Network Infrastructure    
- HIT374 Enterprise Network Engineering

Developer Programmer    
- HIT339 Distributed Development    
- HIT365 C Programming    
- HIT332 Embedded and Mobile Systems    
- HIT391 Machine Learning: Advancements and Applications    
- HIT326 Database-Driven Web Applications    
- HIT353 Business Intelligence and Data Mining

For further information about specialist unit selection, please contact the course coordinator.

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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

  • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
  • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
  • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
  • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
  • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
  • Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
  • Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
    • Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman
    • Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
    • Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal
  • Current School Leaver Pathways:
    • Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades
    • School recommendation program

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

International entry pathway

International applicants who have completed the CDU Foundation Studies Program and achieved a minimum mark of 65% in the Foundation English units A and B are eligible to apply.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

DOMESTIC STUDENTS

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. From 2025 all applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.

The minimum English language requirement for this course can be met by evidencing of one of the following: 

Year 12Successful completion of Year 12 within Australia, or an equivalent qualification from an approved country where English is the official language (refer to our approved standard and extended lists included below).
0.5 FTE Higher Education StudySuccessful completion of at least 0.5FTE of higher education study from Australia or an approved country where English is the official language (refer to our approved standard and extended lists included below). If studies were completed from a country on the extended list, they must have been completed within the past five (5) years.
CDU Enabling CourseSuccessful completion of a Charles Darwin University enabling program of at least 0.5FTE (40 credit points).
TAFE QualificationSuccessful completion of a recognised TAFE qualification at a Certificate III level or higher from Australia.
AHPRA RegistrationCurrent AHPRA registration as a Division 1 or Division 2 nurse. Registration must be current at the time of course commencement.
English Test^Completion of an approved English test within two years of commencement, meeting the minimum scores outlined in the table below.


^ Minimum Requirements for English Tests:

 Postgraduate requirementsUndergraduate requirements
CDU ELICOS - English for Academic PurposesSuccessful completion of EAP004Successful completion of EAP003
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic testOverall minimum: 6.5             
No band below: 6.0
Overall minimum: 6.0             
No band below 6.0
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)Overall minimum: 176             
No skill below: 169
Overall minimum: 169             
No skill below 169
Pearson Tests of English (PTE) AcademicOverall minimum: 58             
No score below 50
Overall minimum: 50             
No score below: 50
Test of English as a Foreign languageOverall minimum: 79             
Minimum writing score: 21
Overall minimum: 60             
Minimum writing score: 21


IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted, allowing candidates to retake a single skill within 60 days of sitting their initial test. One Skill Retake results are valid for two years from the date of the first test (not from the date of the Retake test) to the date of commencement at CDU. 

CDU accepts combined results from two test sittings of IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, or TOEFL, taken within a six-month period, if:

  • Both tests were under the same testing system; and
  • The overall score in both tests meets the overall minimum; and
  • The applicant achieved the section minimum for each section in at least one test. 

Recognised English-speaking countries:

Standard ListAntigua and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America.
Extended ListBermuda, Botswana, Cayman Islands, Ethiopia, Fiji, Kenya, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Seychelles, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe.

For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to the CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.
 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. 

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 3 (ZEAP30)Successful completion of EAP003 English for Academic Purposes 3
IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of B2.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21.

* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
 

ATAR profile

The following table represents the ATAR and selection rank profile for applicants offered a place on the basis of their ATAR in semester 1, 2024

ATAR based offers onlyATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(ATAR plus any adjustment factors)
Lowest rank to receive an offer<5<5
Median rank to receive an offer<5<5
Highest rank to receive an offer<5<5

Notes
"<5" indicates less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.

CDU is a growing university and encourages people to grow as well. There are a lot of options and flexibility when it comes to study and the staff have always been helpful and supportive in making my dreams come true.

Sami

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I have decided to stay in Darwin because I found an amazing job here. I wouldn’t be exposed to this variety of roles and experience anywhere else in Australia.

Srijana

CDU student

CDU student Srijana Ghimire standing against a backdrop of a national park in the Northern Territory

CDU is a growing university and encourages people to grow as well. There are a lot of options and flexibility when it comes to study and the staff have always been helpful and supportive in making my dreams come true.

Sami

Dr Sami Azam

I have decided to stay in Darwin because I found an amazing job here. I wouldn’t be exposed to this variety of roles and experience anywhere else in Australia.

Srijana

CDU student

CDU student Srijana Ghimire standing against a backdrop of a national park in the Northern Territory

Course details

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

Inherent Requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.

Australian qualification framework

This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

Student profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students that commenced this course and passed the census date in Semester 1, 2024.

Applicant background (Semester one intake 2024)No. of Students% of all Students
A. Higher education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)
5 .0
B. Vocational education and training (VET) study<5N/P
C. Work and life experience
(Admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)
<5N/P
D. Recent secondary education
  • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR

(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)

<5N/P
  • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered

(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra offer conditional on minimum ATAR)

<5N/P
  • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor

(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)

<5N/P
International students 42 .0
All students 47 .0

Notes
"<5" - the number of students is less than 5
N/A - Students not accepted in this category
N/P - Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students.

Additional information

Can offers be deferred?
Yes
Award
Bachelor of Information Technology
Faculty/College
Faculty of Science and Technology
Sector
HE
Area of study
IT and Network Engineering

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.auPhone:1800 061 963 (free call)

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

Learn about information technology at CDU

Kalyani is from India studying a Master of Information Technology (Information Systems and Data Science) at CDU. Hear more about her experience of studying, living, working and playing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

Learn about information technology at CDU

Kalyani is from India studying a Master of Information Technology (Information Systems and Data Science) at CDU. Hear more about her experience of studying, living, working and playing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

How to apply

There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.

Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.

SATAC

SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC, NSW or TAS.

MyNextCourse

Direct applications are available to students who have completed a CDU or BIITE course at a Certificate III level or higher. Most CDU and BIITE enabling programs are also accepted through this process.

International applications

Applications must be submitted online through our application portal, Studylink. You'll need a valid email address to create your online account. Once you have started your application, you will be able to save it and resume it later. There is no application fee when you apply online.

You may be able to lodge a direct application; however, there may be restrictions on your geographic location. If you cannot submit a direct application via the application portal, please apply through one of our registered agents.

Apply through StudyLink or through an Agent.

International applicants currently studying year 12 in Australia should apply via SATAC.

If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.

SATAC codes

Location
SATAC Code
Danala - Education and Community Precinct (CSP)
103171
Online (CSP)
103171
* CSP = Commonwealth supported place
FF = Full fee

CRICOS codes

Location
CRICOS Code
Danala - Education and Community Precinct
003847F

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