Information Technology

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The world runs on technology

Ready to shape it? 

Some people use technology, others shape it. At Southern Cross University, you’ll build the skills and industry experience to do both, graduating ready for your career.

It’s all part of studying at a university rated 5-stars for graduate income, skills development, student support, teaching quality and overall experience in computing and information systems (Good Universities Guide 2023).

Whether you see yourself as a programmer, designer, web developer, systems analyst, database administrator, project manager, ICT network professional or technical support personnel, an amazing future in IT begins here.

With the Southern Cross Model, you can focus your study, progress faster and step confidently into your career – with over 90% of our graduates employed full-time within four months of completing their course (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023).

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“The degree really refined my areas of interest. I saw how it could offer a fantastic way to pivot and be flexible, and to be confident in making those kinds of decisions.”

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Graduate job-ready with embedded Microsoft Certifications

Gain more than a degree with Southern Cross University’s Bachelor of Information Technology and Master of Information Technology programs. Students can now earn globally recognised Microsoft certifications as part of their studies. It's fully funded and built into core units from the first year. These credentials validate real-world skills that employers value most.

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Everywhere you are, we are.

The Bachelor of Information Technology is now offered in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, expanding beyond our regional campuses to Australia’s major cities. Build your future in the heart of it all, with Southern Cross University.

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Why choose Computing and IT with Southern Cross

No.2 in Australia

We're No.2 nationally for Student Support in Computing and Information Systems.

(PG, Good Universities Guide 2026)

Industry benchmarks

With Integrated Microsoft certifications

Professional accreditation

Australian Computer Society (ACS) accreditation*

*Refers to the Bachelor of Information Technology and Master of Information Technology only.

5-star Excellence

We’re rated 5-stars for Teaching Quality and Student Support.

(PG, Good Universities Guide 2026)

Frequently asked questions

Absolutely! A degree in information technology at Southern Cross University is accredited, practical and hands-on. You’ll build real skills and industry connections that set you up for a wide choice of careers in the digital world.

Our Bachelor of Information Technology can be completed fully online or on campus at the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney. It’s delivered through the Southern Cross Model, which means six-week terms and a max of two subjects at a time when studying full-time, so you can balance study with work and life.

You’ll develop skills in areas such as computer systems, programming, computer networks, cloud computing, databases and software engineering. Depending on your chosen course, you can also tailor your studies with a specialisation in areas such as artificial intelligence or cybersecurity. Our degrees also build your problem-solving and project management abilities, so you graduate with the technical expertise and practical experience to keep pace in a fast-changing world.

Graduates can pursue roles as a cybersecurity analyst, AI and Machine Learning engineer, software developer, network engineer, data analyst, IT consultant, IT trainer or educator, and technical support professional.

Your future starts here

Take a closer look at Southern Cross and explore study options tailored to help you choose your path with confidence.

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The Faculty of Science and Engineering

The Faculty of Science and Engineering is a leader in outstanding research and industry innovation, offering a suite of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees which specialise in engineering, IT, regenerative agriculture, environmental science, marine science and veterinary studies. Each course is designed to equip students with industry-relevant knowledge and capabilities, focused on innovative approaches to contemporary issues, while opening doors and opportunities for them anywhere in the world. Our strong links with industry form a fundamental part of our internship programs, giving our students experience in real jobs before they graduate.

 

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