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When Australian universities first offered computer science degrees, the courses were pretty ‘out there’ and employers stamped them irrelevant to ‘real world’ information technology.
Now, a variety of tertiary qualifications in IT are available from the 38 universities around the country. On offer at universities are undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and graduate diplomas.
Courses in IT are subject to frequent revision, and the titles used to describe the content of each course can vary from place to place. Many broadly-titled courses such as a Bachelor of Computer Science or Software Engineering offer specialities that may become a major focus during degree studies.
As the field becomes more differentiated, specialised degrees become more widely available. A particularly interesting development is the introduction of 'hybrid' degrees, which allow you to study in all kinds of schools and disciplines with an IT focus.
In addition to degrees, many universities offer graduate diploma or certificate programs to graduates from other disciplines who want an IT certification.
Other ways to qualify:
Industry-based certification
TAFE courses
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