Bachelor of Information Technology
at The University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
An Australian Computer Society accredited IT degree at UWA's Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. Covers software development, data, networks, cybersecurity and human-computer interaction with a capstone industry project.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the The University of Western Australia 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
The UWA BIT pairs a programming and systems core with applied IT projects. Year one covers programming fundamentals (Python and Java), data structures, web development, computer systems, networking basics and one or two business or design electives. Lab classes of 25 to 30 students run two to three hours weekly in the Computer Science building.
Year two layers software design, database systems, software engineering, IT project management and operating systems, plus a chosen major (Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Science, or Computer Science with business minors).
Year three is project-led: a year-long industry capstone where teams of four to six build a working product for a WA external client. Most assessment is coursework not exams. The BIT differs from a BCompSc by emphasising applied development, project work and WA industry-partner engagement over deep theoretical computing.
Example first-year subjects
- Foundations of Programming
- Computational Thinking with Python
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Introduction to Computer Systems and Networks
- Web Technologies
- Discrete Structures
How you will be assessed
- Programming assignments and coding projects worth 50 to 70 percent
- Final exams of 30 to 50 percent in theory units
- Group software-engineering project with version control (Git)
- Capstone industry project (year three) with sprint reviews and final demo
- Database design and SQL implementation tasks
- Cybersecurity practicals and CTF-style challenges
Placement and industry experience
UWA embeds a substantial industry capstone in year three: teams build a working product for an external industry partner over two semesters. Hosts include the WA Department of Finance, Department of Treasury, Bankwest, Woodside, BHP, Rio Tinto, Wesfarmers, Telstra Perth, Atlassian's Perth office, and Perth-based start-ups. Most students stack an internship over summer through Australian Computer Society partner programs and the UWA Careers Service. The ACS typically accredits the BIT as the professional-level qualification, opening migration and senior-membership pathways.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as software developers, data analysts and cybersecurity analysts across WA financial services, government, mining services and technology firms.
- Common destinations include graduate developer programmes at Bankwest, Woodside, BHP, Rio Tinto, Wesfarmers Group OneDigital and the WA Department of Finance technology divisions.
- Many alumni progress into product management, solutions architecture and engineering management roles within five years.
Professional accreditation
- Australian Computer Society Professional accredited
Typical first jobs
- Graduate software developer at Bankwest and Macquarie Perth
- Graduate developer at Woodside, BHP, Rio Tinto or Fortescue digital teams
- Cybersecurity analyst at WA Department of Finance or Federal agencies
- Data engineer at Wesfarmers OneDigital
- Junior software engineer at Perth start-ups and Atlassian Perth
- IT graduate at Water Corporation, Western Power or Synergy
Graduate starting salary
$70,000 - $85,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Honours year (year four) is available for high-GPA students, with research thesis or major industry project. Common postgraduate pivots at UWA include Master of Information Technology, Master of Data Science, Master of Cyber Security and Master of Engineering (Software). Many graduates earn AWS, Azure, Microsoft, Cisco or ISC2 certifications alongside the degree. Combined bachelors with Commerce, Science and Arts are widely available.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who like coding, problem solving and building working software
- Those who excelled in WACE Methods Mathematics
- People comfortable with sustained Git-based group projects
- Students aiming for graduate developer roles at Bankwest, Woodside or WA tech firms
- Those willing to stack AWS, Azure, ISC2 or Cisco certifications alongside study
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting exam-only assessment without group coding work
- Those uncomfortable with debugging and iterative development cycles
- Anyone avoiding mathematics and logic-heavy units
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the The University of Western Australia handbook and on TISC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/uwa/bachelor-of-information-technology.