Bachelor of Information Technology

The Bachelor of Information Technology at Adelaide University is a three-year degree for people who want to build and run the systems that organisations rely on. You'll study programming, data and networks, then specialise in artificial intelligence: how machines learn from data, how to build models that make decisions, and how to apply them responsibly. Expect to write code from early on, work with real datasets, and learn the maths and logic that sit underneath AI tools.

How the degree is structured

Like most Australian bachelor degrees, it runs over three years of full-time study, usually split into two semesters a year. You take units of study, each worth a set number of credit points, and you need to pass enough of them to reach the total for the degree. The first year builds core IT skills. Later years let you go deeper into AI subjects and choose electives. Many students finish with a capstone project, where you tackle a real problem, often with an industry partner, and present your work.

Work-integrated learning and accreditation

Work-integrated learning is common in Australian IT degrees. You might take an industry project unit, an internship, or a placement with a tech company, government agency or research group. Adelaide has a growing tech and defence sector, and the university's research strengths in AI and machine learning feed into teaching. The degree is listed on the CRICOS register (course code 115719E), which is where you'll find the official tuition and duration details. Check the university's page for the latest information on accreditation and placement options.

Skills you'll gain

You'll learn to program in languages used in industry, design and query databases, and build machine learning models. You'll also pick up the softer skills that matter: explaining technical ideas to non-technical people, working in teams, and thinking through the ethics of AI. By the end, you should be able to take a messy problem, find the data, choose the right approach, and deliver something that works.

Who it suits

This degree suits school leavers with a maths or computing background, and also people changing careers who want a formal qualification. You don't need to be a coding expert to start, but you do need to be comfortable with logical thinking and willing to put in the hours. If you're an international student, you'll need to meet English requirements, IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common standard for undergraduate courses, though some courses ask for higher. The Student visa also has its own English threshold set by the Department of Home Affairs. While you study, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight, and after you graduate you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. Always confirm the details on the official course page.

• Software developer or engineer
• Machine learning engineer
• Data analyst or data scientist
• AI consultant
• IT project manager
• Systems analyst
• Cybersecurity analyst (with further study)
• Research assistant in AI or data science

Graduates work in tech companies, banks, government agencies, defence contractors, healthcare organisations and universities. Adelaide and other Australian cities have growing demand for AI skills across these sectors.