Overview

In this course you will learn how understand and confidently navigate complex ICT subjects, including information science research methodology, technology and engineering management, and explore the emerging areas of advanced IT.

Highly adaptable and flexible, this course allows you to tailor your study plan to include up-to-the-minute specialisation, and also offers a selection of delivery modes, including classes during both weekday evenings and weekday business hours, to help you balance study with your other commitments.

This course also offers an option of undertaking a practical internship within a recognised organisation which is designed to significantly help you build on your classroom knowledge, improve your professional network and provide you with comprehensive insights into genuine working IT environments.

Once you graduate you will possess both the confidence and competence to pursue career advancement in your chosen field of IT, or if you prefer, well-positioned to continue with further postgraduate study in the form of a PhD.

Study a Master of Information Technology at University of Canberra and you will:

learn how to operate a professional IT practice
study a broad context of advanced contemporary IT issues
work alongside and with professional industry specialists
gain access to UC’s professional network
improve your own professional networks
fine-tune your written communication skills in the form of management reports, user manuals and technical documentation
graduate with top level globally recognised qualification
open new pathways for career progression.

Career opportunities

Business and systems analyst

ICT manager

ICT security engineer

Network and systems administrator

Programmer

Web developer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Inf. Sc. Research Methodology
Technology and Engineering Management
Contemporary IT & E Issues

Technology Capstone
Research Project

Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 123 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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Other requirements

General requirements

An Australian bachelor degree in an Information and Communication Technology discipline, or equivalent.

If an applicant has an Australian graduate diploma degree, or equivalent, in a relevant Information and Communication Technology discipline, 12 credit points are granted, which equals to the first semester's study of the course.

If an applicant has an Australian bachelor degree in a relevant Information and Communication Technology disciplines, or equivalent, plus 3 years relevant working experience in ICT disciplines, 12 credit points are granted, which equals to the first semester's study of the course.

CRICOS Code: 054178E

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36000 AUD / year

≈ 36000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

26500 AUD / year

≈ 26500 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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