IT and Data Science

Why study IT and Data Science at UNE?

In this dynamic digital era, every workplace needs people who are creative and forward thinking when it comes to information systems and data movement and protection. Having the practical expert knowledge and skills to make significant contributions to a business and its processes makes you a valuable employee for any organisation.

The future growth predictions for highly skilled IT and computer science professionals are strong, and data science is a rapidly evolving field and the opportunities for graduates will continue to increase. With current salaries sitting between $1500 and $3000 per week, these sought-after skills will offer you a variety of lucrative career paths.

If you want to break into, secure or advance your career wrangling data or solving complex technological problems, it makes sense to study with the No. 1 Australian university in Computing and information technology for Full-Time Employment (Good Universities Guide 2023, undergraduate). We offer courses in computer science, data science, information technology, and data and cyber management, available for online or on-campus study to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

If you are new to university, our Diploma of Information Technology or our Undergraduate Certificate in Computing can help you upskill quickly to help make you more competitive in your industry. Alternatively, our Bachelor of Computer Science allows you to tailor your study to your career by majoring in areas such as data science or software programming.

As a postgraduate, we offer short courses in data science and information technology to help you secure or advance your career. We also have a range of specialist Master’s programs in Computer Science, Data Science and Information Technology which can help you become a highly valuable subject matter expert in your field.

Build a set of skills to make you future fit for the digital age. Explore our IT and Data Science courses now.

Disciplines within IT and Data Science

Courses by study level

Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own 4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units from any of the available units in a degree to create a Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.