Key facts
Key dates
Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 3 2024 are closed.
Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 1 2025 close 16 February 2025
Current Deakin Students
To access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook
Course overview
Gain a competitive edge in Deakin’s Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours). Delve deep and acquire advanced knowledge in your chosen discipline through a supervised research project. This course connects you with teachers working in the field, supporting you to explore deeper approaches to future technologies and opening doors to further research.
Graduates from Deakin’s IT honours program are in high demand for their investigative, exploratory and lateral-thinking approach to IT. By undertaking a focused research project, you will graduate with advanced technical expertise in your chosen specialisation, as well as with the skills to become a creative, solutions-driven professional in this dynamic industry.
Are you a high performer wanting to investigate specialised knowledge through a focused research project?
You’ll work together with supervisors to investigate your area of interest through research. Your project will reinforce your existing skills and your passion for obtaining new knowledge while you work towards contributing new ideas to IT-related industry sectors.
As well as developing deeper and more specialised IT skills, you will learn to be an ethical, informed researcher. The coursework component of your honours program provides essential theory for robust research, while your chosen project extends the practical skills you need to become a curious, adaptable problem solver in your career.
Your project can focus on one of Deakin’s many IT discipline areas, including:
- artificial intelligence and data science - design and develop cutting edge solutions for AI problems using machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning technologies
- application development – plan, design and develop profitable web, desktop, mobile and business apps
- cloud computing – develop expertise to construct solutions using virtualisation, enterprise networks, system security and cloud infrastructure
- creative technologies – integrate innovative computing concepts with the needs of a 21st-century lifestyle
- game development – use the latest games engines to create interactive tools for entertainment and education
- cyber security – identify, diagnose and resolve the challenges of safeguarding data and systems
- virtual and augmented reality – revolutionise the way companies work to overcome physical and geographical barriers.
Course information
- Award granted
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
- Year
2025 course information
- Deakin code
- S470
- CRICOS code?
- 063354G Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours), students must pass 8 credit points, which must include the following:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit point compulsory unit)
- 2 core units (4 credit points)
- 4 level 7 SIT course elective units (totalling 4 credit points selected from a range of level 7 SIT course elective units listed below).
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
4
Core units credit points
4
Course Elective units
8
Total
Core
Level 1 - Trimester 1
Plus two (2) level 7 SIT course elective units
Level 1 - Trimester 2
OR
Plus two (2) level 7 SIT course elective units
Course electives
Students are to select four course elective units from the list below:
Intakes by location
The availability of a course varies across locations and intakes. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Check each intake for up-to-date information on when and where you can commence your studies.
Trimester 1 - March
- Start date: March
- Available at:
- Burwood (Melbourne)
- Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
- Online
Trimester 2 - July
- Start date: July
- Available at:
- Burwood (Melbourne)
- Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
- Online
Trimester 3 - November
- Start date: November
- Available at:
- Burwood (Melbourne)
- Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
- Online
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.
Projects and Supervision - additional information
As part of your application for this course, you will be required to first contact potential supervisors and discuss projects. Once you have met with a supervisor and agreed on a project, you will need to complete an application form and submit this via the Deakin applicant portal.
Information on How to Apply, important dates and the 2025 Honours projects booklet can be found on the Honours in Information Technology page.
Participation requirements
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
Entry requirements
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements or higher to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
A combination of qualifications and experience may be deemed equivalent to minimum academic requirements.
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet the following criteria:
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher or major in a related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) (or equivalent average grade indicator) of at least 65 in third year units, or where relevant, final year units
English language proficiency requirements
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL
- IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (or equivalent)
- other evidence of English language proficiency (learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements)
Admissions information
Learn more about Deakin courses and how we compare to other universities when it comes to the quality of our teaching and learning.
Fees and scholarships
Fee information
Learn more about fees.
The tuition fees you pay will depend on the units you choose, as each unit has its own cost. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only and represents the typical first-year tuition fees for students enrolled in this course. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved Recognition of prior learning you have.
Each unit you enrol in has a credit point value. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together 8 credit points of a typical combination of units for this course. Eight credit points is used as it represents a typical full-time enrolment load for a year. You can find the credit point value of each unit under the Unit Description by searching for the unit in the handbook.
Learn more about fees and available payment options on our Current students fees website.
Scholarship options
A Deakin scholarship could help you pay for your course fees, living costs and study materials. If you've got something special to offer Deakin - or maybe you just need a bit of extra support - we've got a scholarship opportunity for you. Search or browse through our scholarships
Apply now
Before you apply you need to identify a project and supervisor to support your application. Take a look through the projects booklet (PDF 1.4MB) to see if there is an existing project that interests you. Contact the project supervisor to discuss the project and seek their written (e-mail) agreement to supervise you.
You may also contact the Course Director to discuss your own project proposal and identify a potential supervisor.
After you have had a discussion and agreed upon a project, you will need to complete the honours application form and attach to a formal application through the application portal.
Please note that closing dates may vary for individual courses.
Pathways
Further study options
Graduates may wish to apply for further study in Higher Degrees by Research.
Contact information
Our friendly advisers are available to speak to you one-on-one about your study options, support services and how we can help you further your career.
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Careers
Want a degree that’s more than just a qualification? Our industry connections, world-class facilities and practical approach to learning are just some of the reasons why Deakin students graduate confident and ready to thrive in the jobs of tomorrow.
Career outcomes
Your specialised research could lead to an IT career across many industry sectors. Depending on the interest area of the project you choose to develop, your skills will be in demand as a:
- artificial intelligence (AI) researcher
- human-machine intelligence researcher
- data analyst and scientist
- user experience (UX) researcher
- robotics programmer and scientist.
Professional recognition
Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology courses are eligible for full professional membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Course learning outcomes
Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
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| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of theoretical and technical knowledge in one or more information technology areas through coursework and research that uses appropriate principles and methods.
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| Communication | Communicate in a professional context incorporating research- driven perspective to inform, explain and drive sustainable innovation through information technology, utilising a range of verbal, graphical and written methods, recognising the needs of diverse audiences.
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| Digital literacy | Identify, select and use digital technologies, platforms, frameworks, and tools from the field of information technology to generate, manage, process and share digital resources for research and practice. |
| Critical thinking | Critically analyse information provided to inform decision making and evaluation of plans and solutions associated with research and practice in information technology.
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| Problem solving | Apply cognitive, technical, and creative skills from information technology to understand requirements and design, implement, operate, and evaluate innovative solutions to real-world and ill-defined computing problems.
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| Self-management | Work independently to apply knowledge and skills to new situations in research and professional practice and/or further learning in the field of information technology with adaptability, autonomy, responsibility, and personal accountability for actions as a practitioner and a learner.
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| Teamwork | Work independently and collaboratively to achieve team goals, contributing knowledge and skills from information technology practice and research to advance the teams objectives, employing effective teamwork practices and principles, and comprehending distinct workplace roles and their functions.
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| Global citizenship | Apply professional and ethical standards and accountability in research and practice in the field of information technology, and engage openly and respectfully with diverse communities and cultures.
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