Course Overview

About This Course

Deakin's Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology allows you to have just that. This course equips you with the transferable skills needed to seamlessly move between the roles of the future, along with the technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to shape that future. Combining arts with IT will see you graduate with a diverse, in-demand skill set that sets you apart in industry. You will develop specialist knowledge in your chosen arts disciplines ranging from history to social media and learn how to apply critical, creative and strategic thinking to real-world issues. In your IT studies, you will gain the skills and experience required to embark on a technology-rich career. You will also develop foundational knowledge and skills in areas such as cloud computing, application development or cyber security. The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology is perfect for students interested in a broad range of areas related to humanities, social sciences, communication, creative arts, languages, and IT. In your arts degree, you will choose from a range of study areas in social sciences, humanities and the arts and complete a variety of industry-based learning opportunities. You will feel empowered to explore a diverse range of majors and minors in a way that suits you. From sport journalism to web design, and animation to Indigenous studies, you can personalise your degree to focus on the topics you care about. You'll also be supported by Deakin to design your internship. Choose from 600+ employers or craft your own. In your IT degree, you will build a strong foundation with core IT skills integral to a wide range of industries. You will also undertake a specialised capstone project, allowing you to develop solutions to real-world problems from industry and learn agile project management methods widely used across the industry. This course focuses on developing skills in a wide range of methods and tools that support the planning, development, testing, operation, management and maintenance of systems in addition to skills in portfolio, program and project support. Your arts degree means that you will graduate with the critical thinking, communication and leadership skills required to address current and emerging global challenges in a rapidly changing world.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances.
You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
A combination of qualifications and experience may be deemed equivalent to minimum academic requirements.
If you don't meet the academic entry requirements as outlined, or haven't completed Year 12, or don't hold any relevant qualifications, the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) Multiple Choice (MC) may be an option for you to meet course entry requirements.
Lowest selection rank (ATAR): 65 at Burwood (Melbourne); NP (unpublished) at Waurn Ponds (Geelong) and Online.
Deakin Guaranteed ATAR: 53 at Burwood (Melbourne) and Waurn Ponds (Geelong); 55 Online.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates are equipped with transferable skills needed to seamlessly move between the roles of the future, along with the technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to shape that future. Past students have worked on capstone projects such as: medical (a mobile app that tracks pupil responses to light), real estate (a mobile app to track notes about properties), transport (planning a bus trip with real-time data), gaming (children's computer game to build resilience), architecture (a virtual reality space to assess architecture student projects), security (voice-activated passwords), political (developing a secure online voting system), wellbeing (virtual reality experience focusing on altering moods), education (online student social network 'Study Buddy'), and security (threat and assessment toolkit for cyber security).

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ACS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units27 units

DAI001

Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin

Compulsory 0-credit-point module to be completed in the first trimester of study

AWL100

Your Future Direction

Employability sequence unit

AWL200

Leadership and Transformation

Employability sequence unit (level 2 option)

AWL201

Communication and Persuasive Presentation

Employability sequence unit (level 2 option)

AWL202

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Employability sequence unit (level 2 option)

AWL203

Expand Your Experience

Employability sequence unit (level 2 option)

AWL300

Internship

Employability sequence unit (level 3 option)

AWL301

Enhance Your Experience

Employability sequence unit (level 3 option)

AWL302

Your Professional Story

Employability sequence unit (level 3 option)

STP010

Career Tools for Employability

Compulsory 0-credit-point unit to be completed in the first trimester of study

SIT010

Safety Induction Program

Compulsory 0-credit-point unit

SIT102

Introduction to Programming

Core IT unit

SIT111

Computer Systems

Core IT unit

SIT103

Database Fundamentals

Core IT unit

SIT112

Introduction to Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Core IT unit

SIT120

Introduction to Responsive Web Apps

Core IT unit

SIT182

Real World Practices for Cyber Security

Core IT unit

SIT224

Information Technology Systems and Innovation

Core IT unit

SIT216

User Centred Design

Core IT unit

SIT217

Introduction to Software Engineering

Core IT unit

SIT223

Professional Practice in Information Technology

Core IT unit; corequisite of STP010 Career Tools for Employability

SIT328

Communicating Information Technology Projects

Core IT unit

SIT335

Strategic Integration of Artificial Intelligence

Core IT unit

SIT374

Team Project (A) - Project Management and Practices (capstone)

Capstone unit; students must have completed STP010 and SIT223

SIT378

Team Project (B) - Execution and Delivery (capstone)

Capstone option; offered in Trimester 1, 2, and 3

SIT306

IT Placements and Industry Experience (capstone)

Capstone option; offered in Trimester 1, 2, and 3

SIT344

Professional Practice (2 credit points) (capstone)

Capstone option; offered in Trimester 1, 2, and 3

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many credit points do I need to complete the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology?

To complete the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology, you must pass 32 credit points in total — 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Arts and 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Information Technology.

Can I personalise my arts major in this combined degree?

Yes, you can personalise your degree to focus on the topics you care about. You will choose from a range of study areas in social sciences, humanities and the arts, and you can explore a diverse range of majors and minors. Options range from sport journalism to web design, and animation to Indigenous studies.

Is work placement compulsory in this course?

Yes, this course includes a compulsory work placement with an approved host organisation to take your learning beyond the classroom and prepare you to be work and career ready. Work Integrated Learning units offered in this course provide you with the opportunity to develop your professional networks and work practices while completing your degree. Elective units may also provide additional opportunities for Work Integrated Learning experiences.

What campuses and intakes are available for this course?

The course is available at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), and Online. Intakes are available in Trimester 1 (starting March) and Trimester 2 (starting July) at all three locations.

What is the ATAR requirement to gain entry into this course?

The lowest selection rank (ATAR) is 65 at Burwood (Melbourne), while it is unpublished (NP) at Waurn Ponds (Geelong) and Online. Eligible students may also qualify through the Deakin Guaranteed ATAR pathway, which is 53 at Burwood and Waurn Ponds, and 55 for the Online location.

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