Recommended Electives

Specialised Electives – Cyber Security Stream

Specialised Electives – Data Analytics Stream

Applicants must have successfully completed:

• Year 12 in Australia with a minimum ATAR (or equivalent) of 60; OR
• the equivalent to an Australian Year 12 at a recognised overseas institution with an equivalent minimum ATAR of 60; OR
• a Certificate IV (AQF 4) or higher awarded by a recognised higher education/vocational institution; OR
• a General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A) with three or more C Grades; OR
• a Global Assessment Certificate with an average Grade of 65% or higher; OR
• an International Baccalaureate.

English language requirements for Bachelor of Information Technology entry:

• IELTS Academic: overall band score of 6.0 or better with no band below 5.5; OR
• IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): overall score of 75 with a writing section minimum of 17; OR
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grades A, B, C and C1; OR
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): total score of 52 or over; OR
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP 2): Grade A or Grade B; OR
• PTE Academic Module with score over 51; OR
• Certificate IV in ESL.

The English language qualification must be less than two years old.

Applicants who have lived in an English-speaking country and do not automatically meet the above English Language proficiency requirements are considered case-by-case.

Applicants who do not meet the Institute’s English proficiency requirements can be made a conditional offer, requiring them to complete an approved intensive English language course before commencing their course.

The English language qualification must be less than two years old.

Mathematics requirements for Bachelor of Information Technology entry:

• • Successful completion of a mathematics unit (or equivalent) from either a secondary or postsecondary education provider (the post-secondary education provider must be listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles), OR
  • Successful completion of the KIHE’s Tertiary Education Mathematics Test with a minimum score of 50%.

KIHE’s Tertiary Education Mathematics Test covers numbers, algebra, data & graphs, probability, and statistics.
All students will attempt this test in the beginning of their first study period to identify those who may require additional support in mathematics.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of IT, students will have developed:

• Broad and coherent knowledge of various information technology-related fields’ theories, concepts, and principles.
• Broad and integrated working knowledge of established and emerging information technologies and their application in various professional settings.
• Integrated contemporary knowledge of information technology ethics, security, and governance standards to make sound and ethical decisions in unpredictable contexts.
• Communication skills to facilitate working effectively with individuals and teams, building successful professional relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders in local and global contexts.
• Skills and experience in applying established and emerging information technologies to solve complex real-world problems.
• Cognitive skills to undertake basic research and analyse and evaluate new information, concepts, and evidence from various scientific, business, industry, and academic sources.

Granting credit for prior learning ensures that students commence study at a level that appropriately recognises their prior learning experiences and are not required to repeat equivalent learning successfully undertaken in another context.

Kingsford Institute of Higher Education has developed open and accessible guidelines to grant credit towards a course of study based on prior learning, whether from formal studies or professional work experience. You can access this policy on the page “About Us”.

This policy maximises the credit students can gain for learning already undertaken and preserves the integrity of learning outcomes or discipline requirements of the award to which it applies.

This policy incorporates the best practice principles outlined in the AQF Qualifications Pathways Policy.

Accreditation is part of KIHE’s commitment to delivering quality, consistency and credibility across our offerings, and an assurance that learners can have every confidence in their engagement with us ongoing.

Our degree program is accredited by Australia’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and fully aligned with the AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework)

The future for careers in Information Technology (IT) in Australia and Southeast Asia appears exceptionally bright, driven by rapid technological advancements and digital transformation across industries. The region’s strong focus on innovation, coupled with governments’ support for digital initiatives, signifies a robust demand for IT professionals. In Australia, the continued growth in tech roles, highlighted by reports like Australia’s Digital Pulse, underscores the sector’s resilience and expansion, forecasting an increasing need for skilled professionals in cybersecurity, data analysis, AI, and cloud computing.

Similarly, Southeast Asia’s burgeoning digital economy, fueled by a young, tech-savvy population and growing internet penetration, presents vast opportunities for IT careers. The region is witnessing a surge in e-commerce, fintech, and digital services, leading to a sharp demand for IT expertise to drive innovation and secure digital infrastructures. As both regions continue to evolve technologically, the need for IT professionals who can navigate the complexities of the digital landscape, innovate, and ensure cyber security will remain a cornerstone of economic growth and development, promising a dynamic and rewarding career path in IT.