Computers & IT

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Get set for the future of work with an in-demand, skills-focused qualification in analytics, cyber security, planning systems, IT, or website and application development from Victoria University.
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Top 3 for computer science
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Cisco & Microsoft partnerships
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Award-winning VU Block Model
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#1 for employability
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Top 3% of universities worldwide
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Courses in Computers & IT

Bachelor of Business
BBNS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Cyber Security
NBCS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Data Science
NBDS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Information Technology
NBIT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)
NBIP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3.5 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Business Skills
VUDS | Undergraduate Certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology
NUIT | Undergraduate Certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Web Development and Programming
VUWD | Undergraduate Certificate | Duration: 0.5 years

Focus your interest

Business analytics

Cyber security & cloud computing

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Information systems management

IT networks & security

Web & mobile applications development

Computers & IT reprogrammed at VU

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High-tech facilities for study & research

We deliver computing courses in high-tech facilities, and in collaboration with our Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities, where we develop IT applications that benefit society.

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VU Polytechnic

VU Polytechnic, our TAFE division, offers introductory IT courses and hosts the high-tech Cyber Security Training Centre at St Albans Campus.

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Cyber Security Training Centre

The Cyber Security Training Centre, in partnership with Cisco Systems, will prepare you for high-demand roles protecting business and personal information from cyber attacks.

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VU Sydney

International students can study IT or cyber security at Victoria University's Sydney campus.

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Pathways into IT courses

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen computing or IT course, we'll get you there with our study pathways.

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Real work experience

During the final year of our Bachelor of IT, you'll complete an industry project, preparing you for work.

VU Stories

Zahra Rezai
Hacking her way to success
Bachelor of Information Technology, Master of Applied Information Technology
"I have VU to thank for so many opportunities. From placing me at my internship at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre where I got first-hand industry experience in the Footscray community, and giving me access to the best experience ever."
Zahra's story
Christine Soriano.
Working the dream at Facebook
Bachelor of Information Technology
"Today I work at Facebook in the US as a product designer. It's hard to not to be excited as you have the chance to meet and learn from so many talented people."
Today I work at Facebook in the US as a product designer. It's hard to not to be excited as you have the chance to meet and learn from so many talented people.
Christine's story
Adriano Auciello
How Adriano became an IT leader
Information Technology, Cyber Security
"VU Polytechnic’s courses give students the hands-on advantage. Every class I did was applicable to my career."
VU Polytechnic’s courses give students the hands-on advantage. Every class I did was applicable to my career.
Adriano's story
Daniel Arlington
From retail to a career in cyber security
Certificate IV in Cyber Security 22334VIC
"The best thing about studying cyber security at VU Polytechnic was the positive and fun environment we were in. I loved going through the hacking challenges that were gamified in the labs."
The best thing about studying cyber security at VU Polytechnic was the positive and fun environment we were in. I loved going through the hacking challenges that were gamified in the labs.
Daniel's story

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