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Victorian Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Information Technology

Melbourne CBD, Victoria, Australia

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    3.0F/P

  • Campus

    Melbourne CBD (VIC)

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    TBD

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Course Overview

Bachelor of Information Technology at Victorian Institute of Technology in Melbourne CBD, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Computing graduates enter careers in software development, data engineering, product management and technical consulting across virtually every industry sector. Demand for digital and technology skills continues to outpace supply globally.

Student life (indicative)

Melbourne CBD offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

The University at a Glance

Staff Ratio

18.0:1

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Bachelor of Information Technology
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Bachelor of Information Technology topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Bachelor of Information Technology
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Current Year 12 graduates Minimum age requirement Applicants must be 18 years or older at commencement of course.
  • Recent Year 12 graduates Minimum age requirement Applicants must be 18 years or older at commencement of course.
  • Applicants with Higher Education study Minimum age requirement Applicants must be 18 years or older at commencement of course.
  • Applicants with VET study Minimum age requirement Applicants must be 18 years or older at commencement of course.
  • Applicants with work and life experience Minimum age requirement Applicants must be 18 years or older at commencement of course. | Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of a Year 12 English language proficiency Passed Australian Year 12 English or successful completion of a degree or diploma in Australia Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of a Year 12 English language proficiency Passed Australian Year 12 English or successful completion of a degree or diploma in Australia Applicants with Higher Education study Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of a Year 12 English language proficiency Passed Australian Year 12 English or successful completion of a degree or diploma in Australia Applicants with VET study Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of a Year 12 English language proficiency Passed Australian Year 12 English or successful completion of a degree or diploma in Australia Applicants with work and life experience Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of a Year 12 English language proficiency Passed Australian Year 12 English or successful completion of a degree or diploma in Australia

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Staff Ratio

18:1

Students per staff

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Mild coastal

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Entrepreneurial / start-up culture

Student Life & City (indicative)

Melbourne CBD offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

  • Melbourne CBD offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
  • Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

What Students Love

  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Great café culture
  • Thriving student social scene
  • Beach lifestyle

University Stats

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Computing graduates enter careers in software development, data engineering, product management and technical consulting across virtually every industry sector. Demand for digital and technology skills continues to outpace supply globally.

  • Computing graduates enter careers in software development, data engineering, product management and technical consulting across virtually every industry sector.
  • Demand for digital and technology skills continues to outpace supply globally.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Healthcare
  • Business
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

HIGH

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£821/mo
Food & Groceries£331/mo
Transport£86/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,429
Annual living costs£17,158/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne CBD carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110). A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.

  • Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne CBD carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110).
  • A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.