Associate Degree in Information Technology

About the course

This associate degree builds practical IT skills for entry-level roles and further study. You develop a broad foundation across programming, networking and systems administration, with exposure to software development and security concepts. Learning is industry focused and delivered on campus in Melbourne, preparing you for work-ready technical capabilities and a pathway to higher qualifications in information technology at associate-degree level. The programme delivers hands-on programming, networking, and technical support skills for IT employment.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue junior roles across IT support and operations, networking and systems administration, and software or web development pathways. The course supports careers in organisations needing technical staff for maintaining networks, managing servers and databases, and assisting with security and troubleshooting. Typical directions include programmer, software developer, network technician/administrator, systems administrator and database assistant roles from an associate degree in IT & Computer Science.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)