Griffith University

Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Be at the forefront of a constantly developing industry, ready to help shape the future. With this degree, you'll achieve a high level of core IT technical knowledge and a major specialization, ensuring you're prepared for a career across a vast number of roles and industries.

You'll learn in purpose-built, industry-leading facilities crafted to reflect genuine workplaces. From our Big Data Visualization Lab to our virtual reality, augmented reality, gamification, and robotics labs, you will have ample opportunity to enhance your learning through cutting-edge technology.

Throughout this degree, you'll be learning from world-class researchers and lecturers who have sent robots into space and predicted the outcome of federal elections using big data.

Software Development units

You must complete the following course:

SECURE DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS

Incorporating cyber security design in software development is essential for producing contemporary software systems. This course introduces the principles of secure code development for software and web development. Topics covered include secure software design, secure coding best practices, the Continuous Delivery (CD) model for secure software development, software security tools for data validation, code bug detection, and web application vulnerability assessment.

You must complete 50 credit points from the following courses with at least 30 credit points at third-year level:

  • Interactive App Development - 2701ICT (not offered from 2025)
  • Intelligent Media Systems - 2702ICT (not offered from 2025)
  • Object-Oriented Software Development - 2006ICT (offered from 2025)
  • Fundamentals of Cyber Security - 2905ICT
  • Software Engineering - 3815ICT (not offered from 2026)
  • Web Application Development - 2703ICT (not offered from 2025)
  • Web Application Development - 3004ICT (offered from 2025)
  • Mobile Application Development - 3701ICT
  • Software Frameworks - 3813ICT
  • Games Development - 3702ICT

Delivery mode

Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

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


Locations
  • 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan
  • Parklands Dr, Southport

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
  • OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
  • OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
  • OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
  • OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
  • OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50

Assumed Knowledge: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4, C). General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3&4, C).

VET qualification: Certificate III

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $25,500 - $111,000 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$25,500
Full Fee Tuition:
$111,000
Enquire with Griffith University to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $25,500 - $111,000 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development) will prepare you for the following roles.

Full Stack Developer

A Full Stack Developer creates digital applications for a range of purposes. You might operate using client software or server operations. Full Sta...

Avg yearly income $122,200
Entry barriers Low

Software Developer

Software Developers create computer programs and apps, usually collaborating with large project teams of corporate clients, other developers, and i...

Avg yearly income $83,200
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

Backend Developer

A Backend Developer is involved with the technology used to work websites. You’ll work with servers, databases and applications to incorporate data...

Avg yearly income $130,000
Entry barriers Low

Frontend Developer

Frontend Developers work on project teams creating and maintaining complex websites. They are responsible for the user interface of a website and c...

Avg yearly income $111,436
Entry barriers Low

About Griffith University

Since 1975, our teaching and research have been focused on addressing the most important social and environmental issues of our time. Today, that mission is as relevant as ever.

Social and environmental responsibility drive everything we do, from pioneering teaching in modern Asian studies and environmental science to our long-time support for First Peoples, social justice and sustainable practices.

Consistently ranking in the top 2 per cent of universities globally, our degrees are designed with industry in mind, the future in our sights, and social impact at heart.

With more than 55,000 students, our community spans five campuses across South East Queensland plus our Digital campus, complemented by a global alumni network of over 200,000 graduates.

We know the world can, and should, be a better place—for everyone. And in helping thousands of different people create a brighter future for themselves, we're doing our part to create a brighter future for all.