IT at RMIT University

RMIT has been at the forefront of computer science education since the early 1960s; pioneering some of Australia’s first computing courses, while forging a reputation for research excellence in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT). Collaborating with blue chip industry partners and maintaining a strong research presence, the School of Computer Science and Information Technology is one of the country’s largest and most industry-focused ICT program providers.

Rising in the rankings

RMIT’s reputation in the field of ICT continues to rise:

• Ranked in the top group of eight Australian universities for Computer Science and Information Systems (QS World University Rankings).
• Rated in the top 100 universities worldwide for IT (QS World University Rankings).
• In the field of Information Retrieval research, RMIT is rated 1^st in Asia and Oceania (and ranked 12^th globally) over the past 5 years (Microsoft Academic Search).

Undergraduate degrees

Software engineering

Software engineering integrates mathematics and computer science with certain engineering practices. Software engineers develop and maintain advanced, large scale, and affordable software systems.

Software engineers design, develop and upgrade complex and high performance software and other large systems, to meet the needs of large companies and specialised organisations. The Bachelor of Software Engineering is an elite, four-year, industry-oriented degree for students with excellent grades and also strong communication skills, together with an outward worldly focus and personality.

Bachelor of Technology (Computing Studies)

Many employers need graduates who have combined IT with studies in other areas. The Bachelor of Technology (Computing Studies) is specifically designed to give you a good foundation in programming and IT fundamentals while also offering a flexible range of studies in areas including business, communication, science, art or a language.

Bachelor of Design (Multimedia Systems)

Working in the multimedia industry and developing multimedia products and systems requires a wide range of skills in design, programming, hardware and business.

The Bachelor of Design (Multimedia Systems) provides graduates with the necessary technical knowledge and skills to develop multimedia products and systems, as well as the communication and organisational skills to work as part of a multimedia development or production team.

Bachelor of Information Technology (Games and Graphics Programming)

A specialised IT option in industrial games software creation, the degree involves project work with students from art and design within a team-oriented studio environment. The Bachelor of Information Technology (Games and Graphics Programming) provides specialized skills, and knowledge for creative vision and expression in digital art, games graphics design and digital graphics programming.

Postgraduate coursework programs

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