Overview

You'll build a strong foundation in system design, project management, and information technology strategy before specialising in your choice of major. Whether you're streamlining complex data, securing networks, or building innovative software, this degree will equip you with the tools to drive transformation across industries.

This Information Technology programme at Griffith University prepares you for leadership roles across industries including health, finance, education, logistics, and government. You'll graduate with the skills to manage IT projects, develop software systems, analyse complex data, and implement secure, scalable solutions that meet the needs of modern organisations.

Careers

You'll be prepared for a wide range of advanced ICT roles. Depending on your major, career opportunities include:

software development and systems engineering

data analytics and business intelligence

IT project management

cyber security and risk analysis

network administration and cloud infrastructure.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Project and Cyber Security Management

IT and Cyber Security Governance, Policy, Ethics and Law

Industrial Applications of Blockchain

Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure

Digital Investigations

Cyber Security Operations Centres

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Gold Coast, Australia
Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences View 49 other Masters in Computer Sciences 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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS 083391D

Pathway 1 - 1.5 year programme (120CP):

a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related IT discipline with a minimum with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale.

Pathway 2 - 2 year program (160CP)

A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale, OR
A combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to the above.

A higher qualification refers to a qualification at a higher level than a Bachelor qualification, which includes any of the following: a Bachelor Honours Degree; Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters Degree, MPhil or PhD.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

43500 AUD / year

≈ 43500 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9600 AUD / year

≈ 9600 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students: Commonwealth supported places

Living costs

Gold Coast

Australia

1313 - 2310 AUD / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Credits

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Gold Coast

Funding

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