Bachelor of Information Technology
at University of Tasmania, Tasmania.
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 University of Tasmania 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
The UTAS Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (offered as the Bachelor of Information Technology under several course codes) is delivered by the School of Information and Communication Technology at Sandy Bay (Hobart) and Newnham (Launceston). Year one builds the IT foundation through Programming Fundamentals (Python or Java), Web Development, Data Models and Databases, Introduction to Computing and Networking and a Mathematical Foundations unit. From year two students major in Software Development, Cybersecurity, Games and Creative Technology, Data Analytics or Information Systems Management. Core year-two units include Object-Oriented Programming, Algorithms and Data Structures, Computer Networks and Information Systems Analysis. Year three brings advanced electives, software engineering project units and an ACS-compliant industry-engaged capstone project working on a real Tasmanian brief. Expect 12 to 16 contact hours a week and heavy lab time. The College of Sciences and Engineering links students to the Tasmanian ICT industry through the TasICT industry body.
Example first-year subjects
- Programming Fundamentals
- Web Development
- Data Models and Databases
- Introduction to Computing and Networking
- Mathematical Foundations of Computing
- Information Systems and Society
How you will be assessed
- Programming assignments and coding portfolios
- Closed-book final exams in core CS units
- Database design and SQL practical assessments
- Group software development projects with version control
- Capstone industry-engaged ACS-aligned project
- Lab reports and weekly tutorial 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 at MyState Bank or Bank of us
- Graduate developer at TasICT member firms (Praxis, ASE Group)
- Cybersecurity analyst at the Department of Premier and Cabinet TAS
- Data analyst at Hydro Tasmania or TasNetworks
- Graduate ICT officer in the Tasmanian State Service
- Software engineer at Hobart and Launceston tech employers (Crowdy.AI, Wise Employment, Definium)
Graduate starting salary
$65,000 - $80,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates progress to the UTAS Master of Information Technology and Systems, Master of Cybersecurity (online), Master of Information Technology (Professional) and research masters or PhD through the Discipline of ICT. ACS-accredited graduates are eligible for ACS Professional Year, certified professional and certified technologist pathways. Common postgraduate pivots include the Master of Business Analytics, MBA, and vendor certifications (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Security+). Combined options at UTAS include the ICT/Bachelor of Business and ICT/Bachelor of Laws.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- You enjoy programming and problem-solving from day one
- You are comfortable with maths and want a quantitative degree
- You like collaborative software projects and version control
- You are interested in Tasmanian government, MyState or local tech employers
- You can manage self-directed learning across new languages and tools
It is probably not for you if
- You dislike programming and want a theory-only IT degree
- You expect lecture-based learning with few labs
- You want to avoid maths-heavy units in algorithms or cryptography
- You prefer purely individual assessment over team projects
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the University of Tasmania handbook and on VTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/utas/bachelor-of-information-technology.