Overview

Areas of focus include cyber security, machine learning and data science. You’ll build on your computing skills, preparing for senior IT roles. Hands-on, practical classes let you develop and enhance the skills shaped out of theory.

This Applied Information Technology programme offered at Victoria University provides flexibility through face-to-face and online learning.

During this postgraduate IT degree, we focus on solving real-world problems in:

cloud computing (with practicals using Amazon Web Services)

cyber security

data warehousing

machine learning

data science through an advanced project and thesis

advanced programming

Careers

Potential careers include cutting-edge IT roles in cloud computing, data mining and sensor networks.

ACS and Deloitte jointly reflect, in Australia’s Digital Pulse(external link), the ICT skill shortage pointing to enormous career opportunities.

This course will prepare you for a career in:

ICT training

business intelligence

project management

data warehousing

IT consultancy

networking administration

networking

software development/engineering.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Project Management

Project Management and Information Technology

Networking Systems

Cloud Security

Cyber Security Law, Regulation and Policy

Mobile Applications

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-27 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Cyber Security Software Engineering View 118 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 083307E, 083015F

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline

Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36400 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Indicative full fee for full-time domestic students: AU$32,200 per year (2025)
Indicative fee for full-time international students: AU$19,100/semester (2026)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 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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