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The Bachelor of Information Technology (CO-OP) 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.
At the end of the course you will gain industry experience and build industry networks by undertaking a placement or working experience working in an area of Information Technology
Professional recognition
The course is designed to meet the accreditation requirements by the Australian Computer Society at the level of ICT Professional.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Pathways
Pathways for VET to Higher Education
Guaranteed 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. 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 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.
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
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
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
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 course prepares students with the necessary Information technology (IT) skills for work when graduated. The course 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 (Co-op).
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 indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (15 units) | 170cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 170 credit points as detailed below. CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology OR LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100 from 2024) |
| Specialist Electives (6 units) | 60cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 60 credit points selected from the units listed below. ICT Business Analyst Group Computer Network and Systems Engineer Developer Programmer |
| Electives (1 unit) | 10cp | Elective units totalling 10 credit points selected from undergraduate units offered by the University. Undergraduate units are coded at 100 to 300 level, therefore units coded as HIT1xx, HIT2xx and HIT3xx could be first, second and third year unit respectively. |
| 240cp | Total 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.
Course Changes from 2024
IAS201 Cultural Capabilities has replaced CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability. Students that have completed CUC107 do not complete IAS201.
Study plan
Students Commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full time 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:
- ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the subject area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200 i.e. PMO201.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology or LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) | CU | IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2024) | CU |
| HIT164 Computing Fundamentals | CO | HIT140 Foundations of Data Science | CO |
| HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications | CO | HIT137 Software Now | CO |
| Elective | E | HIT274 Network Engineering Applications | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| HIT226 Mobile Web Structures | CO | HIT333 Cyber Security | CO |
| HIT234 Database Concepts | CO | PMO201 Project Management | CO |
| Specialist elective | SE | Specialist elective | SE |
| Specialist elective | SE | Specialist elective | SE |
| Year 3 | |||
| HIT381 Human Computer Interaction Design | CO | HIT401 Capstone Project | CO |
| HIT363 Enterprise IT Management | CO | ITP300 IT Work Experience (30cp) | CO |
| Specialist elective | SE | ||
| Specialist elective | SE | ||
Specialist Electives Availability
| Semester 1 | Semester 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 |
Students Commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard full time 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:
- ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the subject area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200 i.e. PMO201.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2024) | CO | ||
| HIT140 Foundations of Data Science | CO | ||
| HIT137 Software Now | CO | ||
| HIT274 Network Engineering Applications | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology or LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) | CU | PMO201 Project Management | CO |
| HIT164 Computing Fundamentals | CO | HIT333 Cyber Security | CO |
| HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications | CO | Specialist elective | SE |
| HIT234 Database Concepts | CO | Specialist elective | SE |
| Year 3 | |||
| HIT226 Mobile Web Structures | CO | HIT401 Capstone Project | CO |
| Specialist elective | SE | ITP300 IT Work Experience (40cp) | CO |
| Specialist elective | SE | ||
| Specialist elective | SE | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| HIT363 Enterprise IT Management | CO | ||
| HIT381 Human Computer Interaction Design | CO | ||
| Specialist elective | SE | ||
| Elective | E | ||
Specialist Electives Availability
| Semester 1 | Semester 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 |
Students Commencing in Summer Semester
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in Summer Semester and enrolling in a standard full time 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:
- ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the subject area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200 i.e. PMO201.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology or LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) | CU | ||||
| HIT137 Software Now | CO | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| HIT164 Computing Fundamentals | CO | HIT140 Foundations of Data Science | CO | ||
| HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications | CO | HIT274 Network Engineering Applications | CO | ||
| Elective | E | IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2024) | CU | ||
| Year 3 | |||||
| HIT226 Mobile Web Structures | CO | PMO201 Project Management | CO | ||
| HIT234 Database Concepts (replaces BIS234) | CO | HIT333 Cyber Security (replaces BIS243) | CO | ||
| Specialist elective | SE | Specialist elective | SE | ||
| Specialist elective | SE | Specialist elective | SE | ||
| Year 4 | |||||
| HIT381 Human Computer Interaction Design | CO | HIT401 Capstone Project | CO | ||
| HIT363 Enterprise IT Management | CO | ITP300 IT Work Experience (40cp) | CO | ||
| Specialist elective | SE | ||||
| Specialist elective | SE | ||||
Specialist Electives Availability
| Semester 1 | Semester 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 |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
There is no direct entry into this course. This course is only available as an internal course transfer from the Bachelor of Information Technology (WINT01). Students must complete a minimum of 160 credit points in the Bachelor of Information Technology (WINT01) and must have secured a placement for ITP300 IT Placement to be eligible to apply for transfer.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
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. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
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 | 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 Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of B2. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A 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.
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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
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.
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Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.
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