About the course

JCU IT students study essential core subjects such as Gamification and Games Design, Information Security, and Data mining. You can also choose from a wide variety of optional areas of specialisation, including JCU's revolutionary Internet of Things (IoT) course.JCU IT students study essential core subjects such as Gamification and Games Design, Information Security, and Data mining. You can also choose from a wide variety of optional areas of specialisation, including JCU's revolutionary Internet of Things (IoT) course.

　　Prepare yourself for the future. JCU Information Technology graduates are highly skilled and ready for a competitive workforce.

　　The Bachelor of IT program is available on campus in both Townsville and Cairns and can also be completed online.

　　You could also undertake an Honours degree, which consists of extra study plus a personal research project and thesis.

　　JCU Information Technology graduates are ready to make a difference in a range of industry sectors.

　　You could pursue a career in a multinational corporation, a government department, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME), or even in your own business. You could work in areas such as software development, design, gaming, and enterprise IT.

　　You could work as a network administrator, designer, systems analyst, or software developer. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2024	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2024	Townsville
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2024	Cairns
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2024	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2024	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2024	Townsville
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2024	Cairns
Teaching Period 10 (November), 2024	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 3 (January), 2025	Townsville
Teaching Period 3 (January), 2025	Cairns
Teaching Period 3 (January), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 1 (February), 2025	Townsville
Teaching Period 1 (February), 2025	Cairns
Teaching Period 1 (February), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2025	Townsville
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2025	Cairns
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2025	Townsville
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2025	Cairns
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 10 (November), 2025	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 3 (January), 2026	Townsville
Teaching Period 3 (January), 2026	Cairns
Teaching Period 3 (January), 2026	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2026	Townsville
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2026	Cairns
Teaching Period 6 (May), 2026	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2026	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2026	Townsville
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2026	Cairns
Teaching Period 9 (September), 2026	Brisbane City
Teaching Period 10 (November), 2026	Brisbane City

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for James Cook University

Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) - 59.90 GCE A Levels - 4.5. International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) - 24. IELTS - 6 (no component lower than 6.0). TOEFL (internet-based) - 74 (no component less than 18).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 74.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at James Cook University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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