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Start Date
January
March
June
September

Campus
Online

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
Online

Program Code
XBIT

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Entry Requirements
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): CIV
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Aim

This program aims to provide a broad and fundamental understanding of the theory and practice in information technology and prepares graduates for a professional career in the information technology services industry.

Content & Structure

This program prepares graduates for professional careers in their chosen field by developing knowledge and skills in the theory and practice of information technology.

The program consists of:
- Core courses in information technology (81 units)
- Electives (18 units)
- A final year project (2 x 4.5 units).

A total of 108 units are required for the completion of the program.

Study at the new Adelaide University in 2026

The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University, opening in January 2026.

From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Information Technology Fundamentals INFT 1024 4.5
UO Design Thinking and Digital Innovation INFS 1023 4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Problem Solving and Programming COMP 1043 4.5
Elective 1 4.5 Note(s): 1
OR
UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning CURR 3021 4.5 Note(s): 2
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Data Driven Web Technologies INFT 1032 4.5
UO System Requirements and User Experience INFS 1029 4.5
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
UO Object Oriented Programming COMP 1048 4.5
UO System Requirements Practice INFS 1027 4.5
SECOND YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO System Design and Realisation INFS 2048 4.5
UO Business Intelligence INFS 2038 4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO System Design Practice INFS 2047 4.5
UO Network Fundamentals INFT 1026 4.5
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Enterprise Systems INFT 3045 4.5
Elective 2 4.5 Note(s): 1
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
UO Agile Development and Governance INFS 2046 4.5
UO Cloud Platforms INFT 2066 4.5
THIRD YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Security Foundations INFS 3086 4.5
UO Project Management: Principles and Strategies BUSS 2082 4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Big Data Concepts INFS 3084 4.5
UO Risk Management and Governance INFS 3085 4.5
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Capstone Project 1 INFT 3039 4.5
Elective 3 4.5 Note(s): 1
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
UO Capstone Project 2 INFT 3040 4.5
Elective 4 4.5 Note(s): 1

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

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