Federation University

Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice) is Federation's premier co-operative degree, with a long history of providing students with successful placements with key industry partners including IBM®, and more recently Kyndryl and Westpac.

Choose your study path, including subjects such as Mainframe (a specialised area only offered by a select number of universities worldwide), Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Business Analysis, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering.

Through the degree you'll also become job-ready through our career development units, and complete 1600 hours of paid industry placement through one of our selected industry partners.

Delivery mode

Federation University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.

Work Placement

You will undertake a 1600 hour paid placement as an intern (casual or part-time) with one of our industry partners over year 2 and 3 of your course.

Locations
  • 100 Clyde Rd, Berwick
  • Mount Helen, Ballarat

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Entry requirements (year 12)

  • Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or
  • Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English.

Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study

Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory course such as the Federation Access Studies Program (FAST).

Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study

Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.

Extra requirements

Applicants must be able to pass a police check prior to beginning the internship.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $27,942 $108,000 Fees are based on full-time study.
Study mode On Campus / Online
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $27,942 $108,000

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice) will prepare you for the following roles.

About Federation University

At Federation University, the desire to transform lives and enhance communities informs everything we do. From research that improves people’s lives right around the world, to supporting our students to succeed at their studies and in life – we make a difference.

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