Bachelor of Information Technology
at Murdoch University, Western Australia.
A three-year IT degree at Murdoch Perth. TISC lists each major separately: ranks shown are for computer science, at Murdoch's 70.00 minimum for three intakes. Murdoch has no subject prerequisites beyond English competence; any listed subjects are recommendations only. Mathematics Applications ATAR is recommended.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the Murdoch Bachelor of Information Technology for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2025 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2024 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through TISC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Applicants choose a major in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, business information systems, computer science, cyber security and forensics, games technology, or internetworking and network security. Murdoch also offers a combined Bachelor of Information Technology and Business.
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.
Typical first jobs
- Graduate software developer or programmer
- Data or business analyst
- Cybersecurity or security operations analyst
- Systems or network administrator
- IT support or applications specialist
- Web or application developer
- Junior cloud or DevOps engineer
Graduate starting salary
$65,000 - $78,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work as software developers, cyber security analysts, network engineers and IT consultants, or continue to Honours.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy logical problem solving and building things
- People comfortable learning new tools and languages independently
- Methodical thinkers who like debugging and getting code to work
- Team players who can also deliver individual technical work
- Those interested in software, data, security or networks careers
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths, logic or detailed problem solving
- People wanting a non-technical or purely creative degree
- Those who avoid sustained screen-based and project work
- People expecting to learn only one tool with no theory
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Murdoch University website and on TISC before applying.