Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationStudents acquire the skills to efficiently develop and maintain high quality software systems and to participate in and manage software projects.
Delivery mode
Southern Cross University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Ground Floor, 297 Hay Street, East Perth
- Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga
- Level 2, Customer Service, 198 Foxwell Road, Coomera
- Level 3, 399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
- 108 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
- 60 Phillip Street, Sydney
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Language 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 course are as follows:
- Overall: 6.0
- Listening: minimum 5.5
- Reading: minimum 5.5
- Speaking: minimum 5.5
- Writing: minimum 5.5
Credit for prior learning
Candidates who have completed an Associate Degree of Information Technology or equivalent may be granted advanced standing for up to sixteen (16) units.
Candidates who have completed a Diploma of Information Technology or equivalent may be granted advanced standing for up to eight (8) units.
Applicants will not be considered for admission on the basis of having fully or partially completed a Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or a Certificate IV (AQF Level 4).
Language 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 course are as follows:
- Overall: 6.0
- Listening: minimum 5.5
- Reading: minimum 5.5
- Speaking: minimum 5.5
- Writing: minimum 5.5
Credit for prior learning
Candidates who have completed an Associate Degree of Information Technology or equivalent may be granted advanced standing for up to sixteen (16) units.
Candidates who have completed a Diploma of Information Technology or equivalent may be granted advanced standing for up to eight (8) units.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$98,880
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...
Software Developer
Software Developers create computer programs and apps, usually collaborating with large project teams of corporate clients, other developers, and i...
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...
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...
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...
About Southern Cross University
From our very beginning, we have been a University to challenge convention. Emerging from the richly-diverse regions of the Northern Rivers, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast we have grown to now connect with more than 75,000 alumni around the globe. We are proud of our regions, of the opportunities we give to students who might be the first in generations to attend university and to the growing number of Indigenous students who choose Southern Cross.
We pay tribute to the high achievers, several of whom have received the prestigious New Colombo Plan Scholarships, and those who have gone on to lead their businesses and organisations. You will be inspired and supported by people who share your ambitions to achieve personal success while having a positive impact on the world. We hold true to the values of excellence, boldness, trust and accountability. Threading through the entire Southern Cross experience is a deep sense of caring – for each other, for our communities, for our planet and for our futures.
Modern life can feel like a compromise between the desire for progress and the need for change. At Southern Cross University, we aim to set you on a path where your personal success and the ability to contribute positively to the world, are aligned ambitions.
