Study IT in Australia

Computing and IT courses emphasize the mathematical, theoretical foundations and study of algorithmic processes that describe and transform information.

The demand for Computing / IT specialists is growing rapidly.

There are many fields in Computing courses: e.g. Networking & Internetworking, Database Development & Administration, Programming, Software design & engineering, Graphic design and animation and Web/ e-commerce development.

Future Career: IT specialists are employed in across all areas of business / commerce, industry and government.

Courses Available

Certificate IV in Information Technology

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in a wide range of information and communications technology (ICT) and to support small to medium enterprises that require broad IT support. The IT positions that are possible after achieving this qualification require a range of knowledge and skills in basic networking, IT support, database development programming and web development support; working safely and ethically in a sustainable work environment, 
all of which are extensively researched and supported in this training.

Duration: 52 weeks

Entry Requirement: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Intake Date:

  • 6 July
  • 17 August
  • 5 October
  • 9 November

Subject Outline:

  • Configure a desktop environment
  • Test applications
  • Optimize IT system performance
  • Implement maintenance procedures
  • Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment
  • Provide first-level remote help desk support
  • Analyze software requirements
  • Design a website to meet technical requirement
  • Build a user interface
  • Ensure basic website security
  • Install and manage a server
  • Install and configure client-server applications and services
  • Work and communicate effectively in an IT environment
  • Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultative processes
  • Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
  • Determine and confirm client business requirements
  • Apply introductory programming skills in another language
  • Create basic databases
  • Install hardware to network
  • Create network documentation

Diploma of Website Development

Diploma of Website Development course provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to design, build and manage websites as an independent web developer or as part of a team.

Duration: 52 weeks

Entry Requirement:

  • IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
  • Certificate IV in Information Technology or other relevant qualification

Intake Date:

  • 6 July
  • 10 August
  • 5 October
  • 9 November

Subject Outline:

  • Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment
  • Build a document using extensible markup language
  • Develop complex cascading style sheets
  • Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprising
  • Develop website information architecture
  • Create dynamic web pages
  • Build a dynamic websites
  • Use structured query language
  • Integrate database with a websitetecture
  • Use site server tools for transaction management
  • Implement security for application structure
  • Deploy an application to a production environment
  • Ensure safe workplaces
  • Research and apply emerging web technology trends
  • Verify client business requirement structure
  • Develop complex web page layouts
  • Create web-based programs layouts
  • Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plan research
  • Perform systems test
  • Develop and conduct client acceptance testament

Diploma of Information technology

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in a select range of information and communications technology (ICT) technologies and to support small to medium enterprises that require broad and specific IT support.
The IT positions that are possible after achieving this qualification require a range of knowledge and skills in networking, IT support, database development, programming and web development support; working safely and ethically in a sustainable work environment.

Duration: 52 weeks

Entry Requirement:

  • IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
  • Certificate IV in Information Technology or other relevant qualification

Intake Date:

  • 6 July
  • 3 August
  • 5 October
  • 2 November

Subject Outline:

  • Build a document using eXtensible markup language
  • Develop complex web page layouts
  • Develop complex cascading style sheets
  • Create dynamic web pages
  • Use site server tools for transaction management
  • Produce a Feasibility Report
  • Design, build and test a network server
  • Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network
  • Determine best-fit topology for a local network
  • Identify and resolve network problems
  • Build Java applets
  • Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills
  • Perform IT data conversion
  • Perform systems tests
  • Manage IT security
  • Ensure a Safe Workplace
  • Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
  • Match IT needs with the strategic direction of enterprise
  • Gather data to identify business requirements
  • Developed detailed component specifications from project specifications

Advanced Diploma of Project Management

In today’s business environment, companies are looking to maximize the effectiveness of their information systems and run the business as efficiently as possible. Given market confidence, private enterprises are also looking to be competitive with new products, all of which will require business process change professionals and Project Managers to successfully manage resources and timelines. This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to manage a range of information and communications technology (ICT) projects to meet customer requirements.

Duration: 52 weeks

Entry Requirement:

  • IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
  • Relevant Diploma qualification

Intake Date:

  • 6 July
  • 3 August
  • 5 October
  • 9 November

Subject Outline:

  • Manage IT Project Planning
  • Establish IT Project Governance
  • Manage IT Project delivery
  • Manage IT Project Closure
  • Interact with Clients on a Business Level
  • Manage IT project quality
  • Manage and control IT project risk
  • Manage IT project systems implementation
  • Manage the testing process
  • Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans
  • Gather data to identify business requirements
  • Manage the Use of Appropriate Development
  • Lead the Evaluation and Implementation of Current Industry-specific technologies
  • Manage Copyright, Ethics and Privacy in an IT Environment
  • Manage IT Project Initiation
  • Ensure a Safe Workplace
  • Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
  • Match IT needs with the strategic direction of enterprise
  • Gather data to identify business requirements
  • Developed detailed component specifications from project specifications

Institutions offer the Computing courses in NSW:

Recommendation:
Central Queensland University [CQU]

Bachelor of Information Technology

Bachelor of Information System

Master of Information Technology

Master of Information Systems

[3 years full time]

[3 years full time]

[2 years full time]

[2 years full time]
Location: Right in the middle of the City CBD Sydney.
Note: CQU offers 20% Scholarships for those who have 70% or above in average score of their academic result from last education provider.


Macquarie University [MQ]

Bachelor of Computer Science

Bachelor of Information Systems

Bachelor of Information Technology

Master of Information Technology

[3 years full time]

[3 years full time]

[3 years full time]

[1.5 years full time]
Note: MQ has new campus in City aside from its North Ryde Campus. Considered the top 5 University in NSW. For more info please contact Brightannica Team.

Others institutions:

Australian Catholic University [ACU]:

  • Bachelor of Business Information Systems – [3 years full time]
  • Master of Information Systems – [1.5 years full time]
  • Master of Information Systems (Advanced) – [2 years full time]

Charles Sturt University [CSU]:

  • Bachelor of Computer Science – [3 years full time]
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Games Technology) – [4 years full time]
  • Bachelor of Information Technology – [3 years full time]
  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Services) – [4 years full time]
  • Master of Information Technology – [2 years full time]

Curtin University - Sydney Campus:

  • Master of Information Technology – [2 years full time]
  • Master of Information Systems Management – [2 years full time]

University of New South Wales [UNSW]:

  • Bachelor of Computer Science – [3 years full time]
  • Bachelor of Information System – [3 years full time]
  • Master of Computing and Information Technology – [2 years full time]
  • Master of Computer Science – [2 years full time]
  • Master of Computer Science & Engineering – [1 year full time]

University of Sydney [USYD]:

  • Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology – [3 years full time]
  • Bachelor of Information Technology – [4 years full time]
  • Master of Information Technology – [1 year full time]
  • Master of Information Technology Management – [1 year full time]

University of Technology Sydney [UTS]:

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – [3 years full time]
  • Bachelor of Science in Games Development – [2 years full time]
  • Master of Information Technology – [1.5 years full time]
  • Master of Interactive Multimedia – [1.5 years full time]
  • Master of Science in Internetworking – [1.5 years full time]
  • Master of Animation – [1.5 years full time]
  • Master of Information Technology (Extended) – [2 years full time]
  • Master of Science in Internet-working (Extended) – [2 years full time]

University of Western Sydney [UWS]:

  • Bachelor of Computing, (Information Systems) – [3 years full time]
  • Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology – [3 years full time]
  • Bachelor of Computer Science – [3 years full time]
  • Master of Information and Communications Technology – [1 year full time]
  • Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) – [2 years full time]

University of Wollongong [UOW]:

  • Bachelor of Business Information Systems – [3 years full time]
  • Bachelor of Information Technology – [3 years full time]
  • Bachelor of Computer Science – [3 years full time]
  • Master of Computer Science – [1 year full time]
  • Master of Computer Studies – [2 years full time]
  • Master of Health Informatics – [1 year full time]
  • Master of Information & Communication Technology – [1 year full time]
  • Master of Information & Communication Technology Advanced – [2 years full time]
  • Master of Information Systems – [1 year full time]
  • Master of Information Technology Management – [1 year full time]
  • Master of Information Technology Studies – [1 year full time]
  • Master of Information Technology Studies Advanced – [2 years full time]