Explore our Information Technology courses

Why study Information Technology with us?

Our graduates earn $2.1K more a year*

Six state-of-the-art Cisco networking labs and 700 Cisco devices

#1 for student experience#

Choose Information Technology (IT) at Swinburne 

The world runs on technology,  which now means IT professionals are expected to drive innovation, make significant contributions to the economy and have positive impacts on society. 

Our Information Technology courses have been designed with this in mind, so they offer some of the best practical learning environments in Australia.

You’ll learn the foundational skills that make you ready for employment and prepare you to develop products and deliver services. You’ll learn how to recognise and solve problems before they even happen.

A Swinburne IT degree will give you the source code to work in any industry. Browse our TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate courses to find detailed course information, application dates, ATAR scores, fees, entry requirements and more. 

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Classes begin on Monday 3 March 2025. Start your application now.

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    How to become a data scientist

    As a data scientist, you’ll turn data into insights that drive real change—from improving healthcare to advancing tech. It’s a career where your data skills solve real-world problems and shape a data-driven future.

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  • Guy wearing hoodie and cap on white background with a question mark and lots of interconnecting red and grey dots, lines and circles.

    How to become a cyber security analyst

    A career in cyber security will be as secure as the systems you work on. Join this booming sector and earn a top salary. Learn how to become a cyber security analyst now.
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  • An engineering student sits at a computer and runs various automation programs

    How to become a software engineer

    Get a step-by-step guide on how to become a software engineer at Swinburne, from finding the right course to landing industry experience and launching a career. 

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Featured Information Technology courses

  • Students working in the new CISCO lab

    NEWS

    New million dollar networking academy

    Six state-of-the-art labs. 17 network racks. 700 Cisco devices. Endless opportunities. These make up Swinburne’s new $1.1 million Cisco Networking Academy, designed to teach students the skills required to thrive in a digital economy.

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    Swinburne alum thrives in ever-changing Australian tech industry

    Alum Tristan Sternson’s passion for IT has sparked an incredible business journey and established him as an Australian tech industry pioneer. Since assuming the role of ARQ Group CEO in December 2019, Tristan’s leadership has played a pivotal role in transforming the company from an underperforming entity into one of Australia’s most remarkable turnaround successes within just three years.

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    Wednesday 01 November 2023

*Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017–2019

#QILT Course Experience Questionnaire 2018–2019, compared to other universities in Melbourne