Associate Degree in Information Technology

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
LTCI

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): N/A
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

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
None

Assumed Knowledge
None
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This qualification is only available as an exit point from the following programs: LBCP, LHSG, 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.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Network Fundamentals	INFT 1012	4.5
Problem Solving and Programming	COMP 1039	4.5
Information Technology Fundamentals	INFT 1016	4.5
Design Thinking Studio	INFT 1030	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Object Oriented Programming	COMP 1046	4.5
Data Driven Web Technologies	INFS 1025	4.5
System Requirements and User Experience	INFS 1026	4.5
System Requirements Studio	INFT 1031	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
System Design and Realisation	INFS 2044	4.5
System Design Studio	INFS 2045	4.5
Minor		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Minor		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Agile Development and Governance	INFS 2041	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
Minor		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Minor		4.5		Rule(s): 1

Rules & notes

Rules

1. The minor must consist of INFT, INFS or COMP courses from UniSA STEM and three must be level 7 Intermediate (2XXX).

Notes

1. The majority of the courses are delivered at the Mawson Lakes Campus with the remainder taught at City West or Magill. Please check the timetable to confirm the location and possible external mode offering.

2. The University elective is a course from any academic unit or program within the University of South Australia that is freely chosen by students, subject to pre-requisite requirements and availability.