Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
2023 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2023 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) |
| Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2023. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2023. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2023. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Online | Yes |
| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 063354G Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Deakin course code | S470 |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Research and research-related study
Course overview
Gain a competitive edge with in-depth knowledge of your chosen discipline through a supervised research project in Deakin’s Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours). This course connects you with teachers working in the field, supporting you to explore deeper approaches to future technologies and opening doors to further research.
Graduates from Deakin’s honours program are in high demand for their investigative, exploratory and lateral thinking approach to IT. By undertaking a focused research project, you’ll graduate with advanced technical expertise in your chosen specialisation, as well as the skills to become a creative, solutions-driven professional in this dynamic industry.
Are you a high performer wanting to investigate specialised knowledge through a focused research project?
You’ll work together with supervisors to investigate your area of interest through research. Your project will reinforce the skills you already have and your passion for new knowledge while you work towards contributing new ideas to IT-related industry sectors.
As well as developing deeper and more specialised IT skills, you’ll learn to be an ethical, informed researcher. The coursework component of your honours program provides essential theory for robust research, while your chosen project extends the practical skills you need to become a curious, adaptable problem-solver in your career.
Your project can focus on one of Deakin’s many IT discipline areas, including:
- application development – plan, design and develop profitable web, desktop, mobile and business apps
- cloud computing – develop expertise to construct solutions using virtualisation, enterprise networks, system security and cloud infrastructure
- creative technologies – integrate innovative computing concepts with the needs of a 21st-century lifestyle
- game development – use the latest games engines to create interactive tools for entertainment and education
- cyber security – identify, diagnose and resolve the challenges of safeguarding data and systems
- virtual and augmented reality – revolutionise the way companies work to overcome physical and geographical barriers.
Career opportunities
Your specialised research could lead to an IT career across many industry sectors. Depending on the interest area of the project you choose to develop, your skills will be in demand as a:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) researcher
- Human-machine intelligence researcher
- Data miners and scientist
- User Experience (UX) researcher
- Robotics programmers and scientist.
Participation requirements
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. Further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods is available on our Current students fees website.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of theoretical and technical knowledge in one or more information technology areas through coursework and research that uses appropriate principles and methods. |
| Communication | Apply critical thinking and ethical research to identify problems, design, provide and evaluate solutions using established theories, models and constructs in a body of knowledge or practice. Effectively communicate the design and outcomes of research or project development within a team of experts in the field using a range of verbal, graphical and written forms customised for diverse audiences. |
| Digital literacy | Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of theoretical and technical knowledge in one or more information technology areas through coursework and research that uses appropriate principles and methods. |
| Critical thinking | Apply critical thinking and ethical research to identify problems, design, provide and evaluate solutions using established theories, models and constructs in a body of knowledge or practice. Effectively communicate the design and outcomes of research or project development within a team of experts in the field using a range of verbal, graphical and written forms customised for diverse audiences. |
| Problem solving | Apply critical thinking and ethical research to identify problems, design, provide and evaluate solutions using established theories, models and constructs in a body of knowledge or practice. Effectively communicate the design and outcomes of research or project development within a team of experts in the field using a range of verbal, graphical and written forms customised for diverse audiences. |
| Self-management | Demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner. |
| Teamwork | Contribute effectively as a skilled and knowledgeable individual to the processes and output of a work unit or a research team. |
| Global citizenship | Apply professional and ethical standards and accountability for own learning to in the development, design, construction, and management of research. |
Approved by Faculty Board 8 September 2022
Course rules
To complete the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours), students must attain 8 credit points, which must include the following:
- Two (2) core units (4 credit points)
- Completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit)
- Four (4) level 7 SIT course elective units (totalling 4 credit points selected from a range of level 7 SIT course elective units listed below)
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Course structure
Core
Level 1 - Trimester 1
| STP050 | Academic Integrity (0 credit points) |
| SIT723 | Research Training and Project (2 credit point unit) |
Plus two (2) level 7 SIT course elective units
Level 1 - Trimester 2
| SIT724 | Research Project (2 credit point unit) |
OR
| SIT746 | Research Project (Advanced) (2 credit point unit) |
Plus two (2) level 7 SIT course elective units
Course electives
Students are to select four appropriate advanced elective coursework units from a list of the Master of Information Technology units below:
| SIT708 | Mobile Application Development |
| SIT718 | Real World Analytics |
| SIT737 | Cloud Native Application Development |
| SIT741 | Statistical Data Analysis |
| SIT742 | Modern Data Science |
| SIT755 | Interactive Application Design for Virtual and Augmented Reality |
| SIT756 | Development for Virtual and Augmented Reality |
| SIT703 | Computer Forensics and Investigations |
| SIT707 | Software Quality and Testing |
| SIT720 | Machine Learning |
| SIT725 | Applied Software Engineering |
| SIT735 | Application and Communication Protocol Security |
| SIT743 | Bayesian Learning and Graphical Models |
| SIT744 | Deep Learning |
| SIT757 | Content Creation for Interactive Experiences |
| SIT794 | Services Management |
| SIT747 | Research Project (Publication) (2 credit points) |
Other course information
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Projects and Supervision - additional information
As part of your application for this course, you will be required to first contact potential supervisors and discuss projects. Once you have met with a supervisor and agreed on a project, you will need to complete an application form and submit this via the Deakin applicant portal.
See potential projects and supervisors for Honours
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central
Research and research-related study
The research project provides the practical skills necessary to deliver a strong foundation in research. Thesis preparation will include an introduction to research methodologies appropriate to the discipline including associated methods, processes and practice. You will work with a member of staff who is experienced in research and who can assist you to gain insight into research and independent investigation. Staff use their research experience and industry skills to ensure that the research projects and course delivery methods are current.