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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin
0 credit point compulsory unit, completed in first study period
Career Tools for Employability
0 credit point compulsory unit
Computer Systems
Year 1 - Trimester 1 core unit
Discrete Mathematics
Year 1 - Trimester 1 core unit
Introduction to Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Year 1 - Trimester 1 core unit
Introduction to Programming
Year 1 - Trimester 1 core unit
Object-Oriented Development
Year 1 - Trimester 2 core unit
Database Fundamentals
Year 1 - Trimester 2 core unit
Linear Algebra for Data Analysis
Year 1 - Trimester 2 core unit
Computer Networks and Communication
Year 1 - Trimester 2 core unit
Data Structures and Algorithms
Year 2 - Trimester 1 core unit
Computational Intelligence
Year 2 - Trimester 1 core unit
Professional Practice in Information Technology
Year 2 - Trimester 2 core unit; corequisite of STP010
Advanced Algorithms
Year 2 - Trimester 2 core unit
Concurrent and Distributed Programming
Year 2 - Trimester 2 core unit
Team Project (A) - Project Management and Practices
Year 3 - Trimester 1 capstone unit
Professional Practice
Year 3 - Trimester 2 capstone option (2 credit points)
Team Project (B) - Execution and Delivery
Year 3 - Trimester 2 capstone option
IT Placements and Industry Experience
Year 3 - Trimester 2 capstone option (2 credit points)
Research Techniques and Applications
Year 4 - Trimester 1 research training capstone unit (2 credit points)
Research Project
Year 4 - Trimester 2 research training capstone option (2 credit points)
Research Project (Advanced)
Year 4 - Trimester 2 research training capstone option (2 credit points); entry subject to specific unit entry requirements
Common Questions
Students can choose from the following major sequences: Computational Mathematics, Data Science, Internet of Things, and Robotics. Available minor sequences include Computational Mathematics, Cloud Technologies, Embedded Systems, Full Stack Development, Game Design, Virtual and Augmented Reality, and Information Technologies. Students can combine majors and minors but cannot count more than two units in common towards multiple sequences, and where a major and minor share the same title, students cannot undertake both.
Yes, this course includes a compulsory work placement with an approved host organisation. Work Integrated Learning units such as IT Placements and Industry Experience (SIT306) and Professional Practice (SIT344) are offered as capstone options in Year 3, providing opportunities to develop professional networks and work practices. Placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks.
In Year 4, students complete research training capstone units totalling 4 credit points. In Trimester 1, students undertake Research Techniques and Applications (SIT723, 2 credit points). In Trimester 2, students choose between Research Project (SIT724, 2 credit points) or Research Project (Advanced) (SIT746, 2 credit points), with entry to SIT746 subject to specific unit entry requirements.
Students will be required to purchase minor equipment such as small single board computers, microcontrollers and sensors, which will be used within a range of units in this course. The indicative cost of this equipment is AUD$500. Access to high cost specialist equipment, such as robots, is provided by the university. Equipment requirements and details of suppliers will be provided on a per-unit basis.
The course is available at Burwood (Melbourne) and Online. Trimester 1 (March start) and Trimester 2 (July start) are available at both Burwood (Melbourne) and Online. Trimester 3 (November start) is available at Burwood (Melbourne) only. Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 2 2026 close 21 June 2026, and for Trimester 3 2026 close 18 October 2026.
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