Bachelor of Information Technology

About the course

This course prepares you for a career in modern computing across areas such as software development, information systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and immersive technologies like virtual and augmented reality. You’ll build skills to analyse and solve real-world IT problems, combining theory with practical, industry-informed learning. The Bachelor of Information Technology offers flexibility through majors and options to combine study areas within an undergraduate IT degree.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across government, NGOs and industry sectors such as consulting, games, resources and mining, banking and finance, health, education, simulations, aerospace, defence and security. Typical job titles include software developer, programmer, data analyst, AI specialist, software engineer, cyber security professional, business analyst, tester, systems designer, network manager and information systems manager. Outcomes align with a Bachelor-level pathway in IT & Computer Science.

Entry requirements

ATAR: 70.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)