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Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview The Associate Degree in Information Technology focuses on real-world problems, is project-based, has an active learning approach, and is linked to the current requirements of industry. You'll build foundational knowledge in cyber security, artificial intelligence, programming and data handling, gaining in-demand tech skills, problem-solving abilities, and career flexibility. Through theoretical subjects and practical, hands-on training, you'll learn to: understand operating systems, IT support, and systems administration design and secure network infrastructure using industry-standard tools and CISCO technologies troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues across diverse IT environments configure and manage virtualised environments and cloud-based systems develop web, desktop, and enterprise software applications using modern programming languages apply user-centred design principles to create intuitive digital solutions. This associate degree allows you to enter the workforce with relevant skills for today's IT industry, opening doors to roles in government, education, health, tourism, and retail, among other industries and sectors.
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification ). Prerequisites Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 23 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent studies . AND Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics or equivalent studies. 2026 ATAR* The lowest selection rank plus any adjustment factors to receive an offer for semester 1 2026 for each stream are as follows: Plan/package detail 2026 ATAR* Associate Degree in Information Technology 40.00 Packaged Pathway AD006PATH2 Bachelor of Information Technology via Associate Degree in Information Technology 42.75 <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Your career in information technology Graduates can specialise in system administration, networking, technical support, computer programming, web development, database administration, software development, and IT security. Information computing technology is integral to all industries and the variety of career opportunities in the profession reflects this. Graduates of this associate degree may find employment in roles such as junior software developer, web programmer, IT support specialist, network technician, systems administrator, or cyber security analyst, depending on their chosen electives and areas of interest. Industries and sectors our graduates can work in include: government departments large IT companies education software development companies retail health tourism. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation Graduates from this associate degree are eligible for membership of the Australian Computer Society at the associate grade level. <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACS
Common Questions
RMIT's undergraduate IT courses use a teaching model known as Bootcamp2Studio. In this model, you will undertake up to six weeks of intensive, focused learning across a programming session known as a 'boot camp' to give you a solid foundation in theory, followed by nine weeks learning in a studio-style environment where you'll go into more advanced techniques and apply them to solve real-world challenges, working both in groups and independently.
At RMIT, you'll experience internships and work on real-world projects with leading organisations such as Amazon Web Services and ANZ. You can also customise your study by combining your major with cross-disciplinary minors, or add a year of work experience onto a three-year degree.
RMIT is ranked in the top 10 in Australia, and in the top 120 universities globally for Computer Science and Information Systems, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
At RMIT you can specialise in a range of IT disciplines including blockchain and information systems, computer science, cyber security, data science, information technology, and software engineering.
Through RMIT's Bootcamp2Studio hybrid form of teaching, you'll build transferable skills in problem solving and teamwork, learn to adapt to new projects, technologies and settings quickly, and be exposed to professional practice and standards that prepare you for your future workplace.
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