Bachelor of Information Technology
at Curtin University, Western Australia.
An Australian Computer Society accredited IT degree covering software development, data, networks, cybersecurity and human-computer interaction. Most providers include a capstone industry project.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the Curtin University Bachelor of Information Technology. We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official TISC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year builds the computing core: introduction to programming (typically Python and Java), fundamentals of computer systems, web development, discrete mathematics or data structures, and a unit on the IT profession and ethics. You learn to write, test and debug code and to think algorithmically, with weekly labs alongside lectures. Second year deepens software development, databases, networking, operating systems and human-computer interaction, and you choose a major such as software engineering, cybersecurity, data science or computing. Group projects using version control and agile methods become common, and Curtin's Bentley computing labs and industry links shape applied units. The ACS-accredited structure ensures coverage of the core body of knowledge employers expect. Third year features advanced major units, electives in areas like cloud, machine learning or security, and a capstone industry project where teams build a real system for an external client. Many students complete an internship through work-integrated learning and graduate job-ready for developer, analyst and security roles.
Example first-year subjects
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Object-Oriented Program Design
- Web Development Fundamentals
- Computer Systems and Networks
- Discrete Mathematics for Computing
- Foundations of Data Management
How you will be assessed
- Programming and software assignments with automated and manual testing
- Group projects using version control and agile methods
- Practical lab work and weekly exercises
- Final exams in core computing units
- Capstone industry project with a real client (final year)
- Technical reports and design documentation
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as software developers, data analysts and cybersecurity analysts across financial services, government and technology firms.
- Common destinations include graduate developer programmes at the major banks, Atlassian, Canva and federal-government technology agencies.
- Many alumni progress into product management, solutions architecture and engineering management roles within five years.
Professional accreditation
- ACS Professional accredited
Typical first jobs
- Graduate software developer or engineer
- Data analyst or junior data scientist
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Systems or network administrator
- Business or systems analyst
- Web or application developer
- IT support or DevOps graduate
Graduate starting salary
$65,000 - $78,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
The ACS-accredited degree leads directly into graduate developer, data and cybersecurity roles. Postgrad options at Curtin include the Master of Information Technology, Master of Data Science, Master of Cyber Security and the Master of Predictive Analytics, plus Honours for students moving toward research or specialised roles. The degree also supports ACS professional certification and pivots into product management, solutions architecture and engineering management with experience.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy logical problem solving and building things
- People comfortable with maths and structured thinking
- Those who like coding, data or security and want a clear job outcome
- Team players who work well on group software projects
- Self-directed learners who keep up with fast-moving technology
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths, logic and detailed debugging
- People wanting a hands-off or non-technical degree
- Those uncomfortable with continuous coding assignments
- Students who prefer essay-based humanities study
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Curtin University handbook and on TISC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/curtin/bachelor-of-information-technology.