Information Technology

Information Technology (IT) is central to the running of modern businesses, branches of government, transport, environmental management and more. So it’s no surprise that Jobs and Skills Australia projects a 22% increase in demand for IT professionals in Australia over the ten years to 2033. UNE’s Bachelor of Information Technology will ensure you are future-fit to take advantage of this demand, ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities of today’s ever-changing digital workplaces.

Information technology professionals are responsible for designing the software that permeates every area of modern living, from the smallest personal device to automating entire industries, as well as creating systems that handle and analyse incredible amounts of data.

If you are new to the IT field, our Diploma in Information Technology will give you a solid grounding in the essential principles of computer science, as well as the flexibility to add to your mathematical or data science skills, depending on your background and career aspirations. If you are more experienced in the field, it will give you the opportunity to extend your skills in areas that are relevant to your current and future career plans.

Information technology and computing increasingly defines how we operate in a rapidly changing world, and demand for IT professionals is at an all-time high and predicted to increase. Our Diploma in IT will help you secure your future and broaden your career options.

Computers and technology are entrenched in our rapidly changing society, so knowledge and skills in these areas are highly sought after by employers. Our Bachelor of Computer Science will give you the strong programming, technical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills that are in demand in a wide range of industries and careers.

Whether you’re pivoting in your career, enhancing your skills, or just starting out, our Bachelor of Computer Science will help you adapt and thrive in any modern workplace.

Expand and hone your teaching knowledge while building a highly valuable breadth of skills with the UNE Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching). This is a dual sector degree giving you the flexibility to teach in both primary and secondary schools. It is accredited with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) and is designed to meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. In this course you will have the opportunity to specialise in subject areas that interest you most and gain experience in teaching to a wide range of age groups, culminating in sought-after skills to future-proof your education career.

Whether you are looking to re-train to become a Primary or Secondary school teacher, teach different subjects or upgrade your teaching accreditation, the UNE Bachelor of Education (In-Service Conversion) provides a flexible pathway to pivot and grow as an in-demand education professional. Upskill and enhance your on-the-pulse skills for the benefit of your career, your students and the profession at large. Stay relevant and pave the way for a successful teaching career in a supportive, flexible environment.

In the face of rapid technological change and global disruption, knowledge and skills in law and computer science open the door to a wide range of career opportunities. By studying the UNE Bachelor of Computer Science/Bachelor of Laws, you will develop advanced competencies in computer science and information technology, and understand how to write for, research, argue and apply the law — a valuable skillset to future proof your career.

In today's increasingly science and technology-driven world, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is essential to help students develop 21st-century skills such as creativity, critical thinking and problem solving.

If you're passionate about STEM and you want to develop the knowledge and skills to become a sought-after secondary teacher, the UNE Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM) is for you. Our coursework is contemporary and well-rounded, ensuring you are ready to enter the profession with specialist STEM knowledge and real-world skills to pursue a rewarding teaching career.

UNE’s Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) offers a comprehensive program of study that provides you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a highly sought-after secondary school teacher.

Develop your teaching skills in a supportive, flexible environment. Learn how to create open and encouraging learning environments that put your students' individual learning styles at the forefront. By studying at UNE, you will become an in-demand secondary teacher who makes a difference.

Study our Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours and acquire a skillset that is in high demand in many workplaces: problem-solving and analytical skills, teamwork, can-do technical skills, and a capacity for both attention to detail and the ability to see the big picture.

Our honours program combines coursework with the opportunity to undertake an original research project leading to a thesis. During your studies you will learn to take creative approaches and find alternative solutions to problems, while demonstrating advanced information skills and research methods.

If you aspire to a career at the forefront of technological innovation and research, our Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours will equip you with transferable skills that are highly valued in today's globalised job market.

Information technology is a complex and dynamic field. To stay relevant, you must constantly update your skills and knowledge. UNE’s Master of Information Technology has a strong technical focus that allows you to refresh your skills and knowledge and future proof your career in this rapidly changing area.

If you’re seeking a career change, you can enter the course with no background in IT and graduate ready for employment in a broad range of IT positions in private industry, government agencies or research organisations. If you have a background in IT, you can update your qualifications and future proof your career, with several entry options available that recognise industry experience and previous study, allowing you to reduce your study time.

UNE’s Master of Cybersecurity will expand your expertise in the complex and evolving field of data, asset and network protection. Gain the skills to adapt and innovate and play a leading role in protecting the critical infrastructure of businesses, governments and community organisations.

Solve complex cyber challenges, protect data and networks, and future proof yourself in one of the most rapidly changing employment sectors worldwide. With UNE, you can play a vital role in helping create a safe and secure digital future.

Streams of data have grown so much in volume and complexity that only specialists can extract the greatest value from them in the modern workplace. Data scientists who can build intelligent systems, master intuitive processes and bring structure to vast quantities of data provide the foundations for evidence-based decision making – unlocking the potential for improvement and competitive advantage.

UNE's Master of Data Science will expand your expertise, allowing you to confidently solve complex challenges in science, health, business and beyond. Through a combination of engaging coursework subjects and a comprehensive capstone project experience, you will hone your skills allowing you to adapt to change, innovate, and play a leading role in the future development of data science solutions globally.

Do you want a career at the absolute forefront of technology? Are you interested in Artificial Intelligence (AI), its capabilities and applications? UNE’s Master of Artificial Intelligence is the ideal postgraduate qualification for you.

AI is the theory and development of computer systems to imitate intelligent human behaviour that adapts through experience. It is being used in an ever-increasing number of industries and is changing the ways we work, communicate, shop, get around and take care of ourselves and the environment. Whether you are looking for a career change, or to upskill or specialise following your undergraduate degree, AI is the discipline of the 21st century. Future-fit yourself for a career in the industry that will drive all other industries in our rapidly changing world.

Secure your future in the burgeoning and dynamic field of cybersecurity with UNE’s Master of Cybersecurity and Computing. If you’re interested in data, asset and network protection, solving complex data challenges and playing a role in protecting critical infrastructure in public and private sector organisations, this degree will ensure you are job ready.

If you have an undergraduate degree but no IT or computer science background, our Master of Cybersecurity and Computing is perfect for developing the key knowledge and skills to enter an exciting career in one of the fastest growing sectors worldwide.

Future fit your career and play a vital role in helping create a safe and secure digital future.

Information and computing technology affect all aspects of modern life. Its applications include not only commerce and science, but also health, education, engineering, transport, government, entertainment, sport, and social networking.

Computer science and information technology have become so complex that only well-educated professionals have the skills and capabilities to develop and apply information and communications technology (ICT) systems in modern organisations. Worldwide, there is a well-documented shortage of ICT professionals.

In this essential field, changes occur rapidly, and professionals must continually refresh their skills and knowledge. UNE's Master of Computer Science provides you with a comprehensive postgraduate education in the latest ICT principles and practice, along with enhanced knowledge and skills in research.

Accelerate your career opportunities with the UNE Master of Teaching (Secondary). Gain the specialist knowledge and skills you need to become a sought-after teacher who makes a difference. Study online or on campus in a flexible timeframe that suits your lifestyle. Be positioned at the forefront of educational expertise to make your education career goals a reality.

Cybercrime has been increasing over the past 10 years and can cost businesses billions of dollars each year. Step up and take your place in this fascinating and crucial area of work and lead the charge into a highly skilled, high demand job in cybersecurity and data protection. Gain immediately applicable knowledge and skills and future fit your career with UNE's Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity.

Demand for data scientists continues to grow as organisations in industries from science to health to business and beyond seek specialists who can extract meaning and insights from rapidly expanding data streams available in today's workplace.

UNE's Graduate Diploma of Data Science will expand your skills so you can solve complex and challenging problems, innovate and gain competitive advantages by building intelligent systems and bringing structure to large and diverse data sets.

Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work with you to design a course to match your skills and aspirations.

You will have the freedom to assemble your course from a full breadth of subjects, play to your strengths and draw from your experience to achieve your goals. Learn in a way that suits your timeframe and do it all with the support of an expert academic success advisor — with one-on-one guidance from start to finish. You'll be paving your pathway to the next stage of your career.

Cyber attacks and data breaches have been growing in frequency over recent years, with attackers using more and more sophisticated techniques. With the rise of cloud computing and remote work, organisations need increasing amounts of data which requires robust security and privacy measures. Now is the time to build or strengthen your future in the in-demand field of cybersecurity with the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity with UNE.

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will continue to have a profound impact on our workplaces. The UNE Graduate Certificate in AI Innovation is a unique course designed to develop strategic leaders capable of harnessing artificial intelligence to drive innovation within existing enterprises or new ventures. This program ensures you are future-fit to harness AI for impactful changes in your workplace, enhancing efficiency and productivity across a wide range of vital sectors.

Data science specialists are in high demand thanks to the amount of data now available in workplaces worldwide. Data provides the basis for sensible, evidence-based decision making. This means that organisations and industries from business to health and science need skilled professionals who can tap into vast and diverse data streams to extract their meaning and value. Data scientists are responsible for building intelligent systems, mastering intuitive processes and bringing structure to data.

UNE's Graduate Certificate in Data Science allows you to expand your expertise in data science to solve challenging problems using large and diverse data sets while you broaden your career opportunities in this booming industry.

Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new career direction, we will work with you to customise a course to match your skills and aspirations.

Choose from a full breadth of subjects. Avoid getting bogged down in a lengthy, traditional course, and instead, play to your natural strengths, refine your skills and draw on your experience to prepare for the future. And do it all with the support of an expert academic success advisor with 1:1 guidance from start to finish.

With data breaches and cyber attacks occurring more and more often, companies are investing heavily in cybersecurity measures. The rise of cloud computing and remote work, paired with the sophistication and increased frequency of cyber attacks, has led to a growing recognition for the need for skilled cybersecurity professionals. If you’re interested in working in cybersecurity but have no IT or computer science background, the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing will put you on the right track to take advantage of the rapid growth in this field.

A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.

When you complete your PhD at UNE, you will be recognised as an expert in your area of study. Your original discoveries and innovations will be applied to benefit society and industry in Australia and worldwide.

Practice-based research drives better decisions, stronger services and measurable outcomes. UNE’s Professional Doctorate provides foundational research training with a research thesis, supporting experienced professionals to contribute to the development of original knowledge that improves professional practice in their fields.

Co-design a workplace-embedded project with your UNE supervision team and your organisation, aligning rigorous methods with real-world challenges. Your examinable output is tailored to your discipline — for example, a thesis, a dissertation with artefacts, or an exegesis with a portfolio of creative, technical or performance works.

High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform decision-making in your specialist area.

You will work independently, with personalised support from recognised experts in your area of study every step of the way. Expand your expertise, hone your research skills, and immediately apply your knowledge in a research topic of your choice.

The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the subjects that matter most to you? That’s what a Non-Award unit with UNE will help you to achieve.

Non-Award study means you can learn without the need to complete entire course requirements or take on a full course load. Whether it’s a language you want to learn, a business unit to enhance your career, an improvement of your IT skills, an update on education principles or developing your management style, Non-Award study gives you the flexibility and control to explore what matters to you.

If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross-institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of UNE's discipline areas.

Our Postgraduate International Qualifying Program is designed to provide you with the skills you need to succeed in postgraduate-level studies at UNE. If you don't already meet the requirements for admission to select Masters degrees at UNE, this non-award program provides you with a pathway to become eligible. From business administration and management to information technology, cybersecurity, environmental science and management, or agriculture, the Postgraduate International Qualifying Program will set you on the path to your dream UNE Masters degree.