Study Information Technology

Studying in Australia is among the first choices of international students due to higher education institutions and safe and convenient living costs. If you want to boost your education, get a world-class diploma or boost your career quickly, Australia offers you a range of opportunities. Whether you choose to pursue an MBA, engineering, humanities program, or language school, it is very difficult to cross Australia in terms of the standard of living, it provides academic superiority and support for international students.

There is no requirement to go to a language school in Australia. Considering the location of the country, getting a visa and improving your language skills, the duration of your education should be minimum 6 months.

Although language schools in Australia are located throughout the country, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Gold Coast are the most preferred cities by students. Considering the social life, public transportations and living expenses in the city you will visit will make it easier for you to calculate your budget during your stay. In addition to developing your language skills freely, you can support your budget with a work permit.

While many think that information technology (IT) is about computer games and being the person they call when they can’t connect to the internet, IT is one of the largest and fastest-growing industries in the world. As more companies move to the cloud, 5G rolls out and global IT spending rising, it’s an industry that is booming.

Broadly, IT is an all-encompassing term that includes anything that uses computers to store, transmit, receive or manipulate data. It covers everything from hardware creation and repairs, software and app development to artificial intelligence and machine learning.

40 years ago, this industry did not exist. The first real personal computer was sold in 1984, and the industry has snowballed since then. Now, there is no limit on the market—in 2018 in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) alone, IT spending was $973 billion.

IT programs at the universities, colleges and institutions of Australia range from short certificates through to postgraduate degrees. Generally, an entry level certificate is a single year-long, and it gives you basic insight into a small segment of the industry such as HTML coding. Then, there are other certificates or degrees you can do to complement this.

An IT diploma is also 12 months but is more in depth; offering a range of languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create basic apps, websites and programs.

A Bachelor in Computer Science/ Software Engineering/ Computer Forensics/ Information Security/ Data Science is a full time 4-to-5-year course that gives you a great grounding for whatever career you choose. In addition to the fact that it gives you a broad overview of the basics, it also allows you to deep dive into your specialty and subjects of interest.

Graduate certificates are either 6 or 12 months long and give you an extra layer of knowledge that helps you understand and specialise in a specific IT field.

A Master in Engineering/ Data Science/ IT and Technology Management ranges between 1 and 3 years. These papers give high-level information about fields of interest and offers a pathway into excellent job opportunities.

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Application requirements to a bachelor’s degree in IT in Australia differ from institution to another, however, the main and general admission requirements include:

• Completion of higher secondary school with minimum qualifying marks from a recognised school

• You’ll need a good IELTS score
  To be eligible for an IT master’s program in Australia, you must also:

• Complete your bachelors in a relevant field from a recognised college or university

• A good GRE score

The cost of studying IT in Australia differs according to many factors, such as the institution and the program type. But, in general, the average cost of IT programs in Australia can be as follows*:

*Prices are indicative only. Please check with your IDP counsellor for the latest information about the cost of studying Information Technology (IT) in Australia.

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According to the QS World University Rankings, the below are the top 10 universities in Australia. We can help you find and apply to your dream IT program in all these universities and other top Australian institutions.

To succeed in any IT role, you’ll need attention to details, ability to think ahead, and quickly create solutions to new problems. For those with methodical minds, IT is a logical career choice. There are a broad range of IT roles, and the top 10 most common IT jobs in Australia are:

• IT consultant: Evaluate systems & make software and hardware recommendations

• Cloud architect: Design & organise cloud systems

• Computer forensic investigator: Search, identify & evaluate information gleaned from computer systems for legal purposes

• Health IT specialist: Combine computer skills with health industry knowledge

• Mobile app developer: Write code for apps

• Web developer: Create webpages using multiple languages

• Software engineer: Build programmes using multiple languages

• IT vendor manager: Oversee supply of hardware & software within an organisation

• Geospatial professionals: Use geographic data & evaluate trends & patterns

• Data modeller: Use AI and ML to define relationships between data and make predictions about future behaviour.
  Ready to start your IT course in Australia? Let’s help you!

With in-depth knowledge about IT courses in Australia, the visa application process, scholarships and the process of moving to Australia, IDP can give you valuable assistance. Contact your IDP counsellor