Bachelor of Information Technology
at La Trobe University, Victoria.
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 La Trobe 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 | VTAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | VTAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | VTAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official VTAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year is a programming and computing foundation: introduction to programming (typically Python), data structures, database fundamentals, web development, networking and ICT professionalism. La Trobe also runs an introductory systems analysis or design-thinking subject. Second year you specialise into a major such as software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data science, AI/machine learning, networking, games development or business analysis. Object-oriented programming, web frameworks and database design get more rigorous. La Trobe runs project-based subjects from year two. Third year features a major industry-engaged capstone project (typically a real client brief), advanced major subjects and electives. ACS accreditation means graduates can apply for Australian Computer Society professional membership and skills assessment for migration purposes. Many students take a part-time internship in their final year.
Example first-year subjects
- Introduction to Programming
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Database Fundamentals
- Web Development
- Networking Fundamentals
- ICT Professional Practice
How you will be assessed
- Programming assignments and code submissions
- Final exams worth 40 to 60 per cent in foundation subjects
- Group software-development projects
- Database and SQL assignments
- Capstone industry project deliverables
- Lab portfolios and weekly worksheets
- Cybersecurity capture-the-flag style exercises
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
- Cybersecurity analyst at consulting firms or banks
- Data analyst or junior data scientist
- DevOps or cloud engineer (with cloud certifications)
- Business or systems analyst
- Junior support engineer or sysadmin
- Mobile or web developer at a Melbourne studio
Graduate starting salary
$65,000 - $85,000 per year
Source: https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/jobs/software-and-applications-programmer. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Most graduates head straight into graduate programmes at tech companies, consulting firms or in-house IT teams. Postgrad options include the Master of Information Technology, Master of Data Science, Master of Cybersecurity, Master of Artificial Intelligence and the Graduate Certificate in IT for short specialisations. Honours is available for research-leaning students.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who already enjoy coding or building things on the side
- Patient problem-solvers willing to debug for hours
- Self-starters who join hackathons and open-source projects
- Team players comfortable with stand-ups and pair programming
- Students keen to chase internships from year two
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths and logical problem-solving
- Those who want a humanities-style essay-based course
- People who refuse to debug or learn new languages on the job
- Students looking for a regulated profession with a single licence
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the La Trobe University handbook and on VTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/latrobe/bachelor-of-information-technology.