Central Queensland University

Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

With extensive work-integrated learning opportunities featuring a three-month paid industry placement, our Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) will provide you with hands-on industry-relevant experience to launch a successful career in the Information, communication and technology (ICT) industries.

Accredited by the Australian Computer Society, you will have the choice to major in application development, cyber security or business analysis. Tailor your studies further with a mix of minors, designed to equip you with skills and knowledge in emerging fields of IT.

CQUni's Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) has been developed to provide you with a broad foundation of IT knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in this growth industry. Featuring extensive work-integrated learning experiences and industry-relevant majors to future-proof your career, you will be highly sought-after by employers across the IT sector.

During your studies, your core units will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of key areas in IT and computer-based systems. From your second term, you will begin to study units from your chosen major - Application Development, Business Analysis or Cyber Security.

Delivery mode

Central Queensland University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 554-700 Yaamba Road, Norman Gardens
  • 160 Ann Street, Brisbane
  • Corner Abbott Street and Shields Street, Cairns
  • 120 Spencer Street, Melbourne
  • 400 Kent Street, Sydney

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Prerequisites: English (Unit 3 and 4, C) or equivalent

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $71,568 $105,120 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$71,568
Standard Tuition:
$105,120
Full Fee Tuition:
$71,568
Full Fee Tuition:
$105,120
Enquire with Central Queensland University to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $71,568 $105,120 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) will prepare you for the following roles.

Analyst Programmer

An Analyst Programmer examines the needs of software users and develops program improvements. You might analyse software data or consult with clien...

Avg yearly income $109,980
Entry barriers Low

Database Administrator

Database Administrators specialise in data management and ensure that an organisation’s databases are secure and run efficiently. They work for lib...

Avg yearly income $98,800
Entry barriers Low

Network Engineer

A Network Engineer maintains a system of computer or electrical services. You might install new systems or perform repairs on existing networks. Ne...

Avg yearly income $124,800
Entry barriers Low

Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs information technology systems for a range of industries. You might create new software systems or make changes to exis...

Avg yearly income $130,000
Entry barriers Low

Systems Administrator

System Administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operations of an organisation’s computer network systems. These can include local area net...

Avg yearly income $117,000
Entry barriers Low

Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts evaluate and support an organisation’s IT network and computer infrastructure to ensure the system is efficient and meeting organi...

Avg yearly income $98,800
Entry barriers Low

About Central Queensland University

Originally founded in Rockhampton in 1967, as the Queensland Institute of Technology (QIT) Capricornia, CQUniversity Australia was granted full University status in 1992 and now has more than 30 000 students studying online and on-campus across Australia.

We have firmly established ourselves as one of the largest universities based in regional Australia, with campuses in Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, and Townsville. Along with these campuses, the University also partners with several of Regional Universities Centres (RUC’s) in regional and remote parts of Australia.

In 2014, the University merged with CQ TAFE to bring together more than 175 years of combined experience in the delivery of education and training and establishing Queensland’s first comprehensive, dual sector university.

The University now delivers more than 250 education and training offerings, from short courses and certificates, through to undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees.

Study areas include apprenticeships, trades and training, business, accounting and law, creative, performing and visual arts, education and humanities, engineering and built environment, health, information technology and digital media, psychology, social work and community services, science and environment, and work and study preparation.

As a pioneer in the delivery of distance education, CQUniversity also continues to be a leader in this area with almost half of the current student cohort made up of students studying off-campus through online and mixed-mode delivery, many of whom are based in rural and remote areas.

After more than half a century working with stakeholders in regional Australia, our university is also a renowned research institution in several key disciplines and the benchmark leader for how universities should engage and collaborate with communities and industry.