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Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Application Development)

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
Federation University

600

in world overall ranking*

70

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This degree prepares you for professional software application development, covering the development, implementation, testing and management of modern software systems. You build core IT foundations in first year, then progress into specialised software development units and career development. A key feature is the mandatory Federation Co-op component, including 60 days of paid industry placement to help you become job-ready in the IT & Computer Science field at bachelor level. The programme builds programming, systems thinking, and data skills for technology-driven industries and startups.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across software development and broader IT functions, such as programmer, software engineer, software analyst, systems designer, database administrator and IT consultant. The course’s emphasis on applied skills and a paid co-op placement supports pathways into development teams, project environments and operational IT roles, including team leader, project manager, systems manager and IT manager positions within the IT & Computer Science sector. Preparing graduates for software development, IT support, data analysis, and technology consultancy entry roles.


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$9,537 per year

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Information

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3 years

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March, July

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Online
Mt Helen (on campus)

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DIT5.SAD

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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20% of tuition fees

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