Associate Degree in Information Technology
Degree Level Undergraduate
This degree is only available to Australian students
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
- Australian or New Zealand Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)
Campus
Mawson Lakes
Duration
2 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus
Entry Requirements
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): N/A
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Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
- Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
- Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
OR
Higher education study- Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
- Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
OR
Work and life experience- Qualify for Special Entry, or
- Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
- Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
None
This qualification is only available as an exit point from the following programs: LBCP, LHSG (or LBSG), and LHIT.
Aim
This program aims to provide a solid grounding in the application of computer and information technology to prepare graduates for a career specialising in networking, software development or IT security, particularly in a small to medium business setting.
Content & Structure
The Associate Degree in Information Technology consists of two years full-time study or 72 units.
The program has an information technology core of 58.5 units plus a minor of 13.5 units selected from the following specialisations: Programming, Networking, or Network Security.
The program has an information technology core of 58.5 units plus a minor of 13.5 units selected from the following specialisations: Programming, Networking, or Network Security.
Program Director
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