Charles Sturt University
3 years minimum, 6 years maximum
Master contemporary IT skills with flexibility to choose your specialization in cyber security, network engineering, software development, or web development. Study online or on campus at Charles Sturt University and graduate with the technical and employability skills employers demand.
Applicants require a completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum ATAR of 55, or strong performance in Information Technology subjects. Alternative entry pathways include successful completion of IT university-level subjects, IT-related professional certifications from CISCO, Microsoft, or IBM, two years of relevant professional IT work experience, completion of AQF Certificate III in Information Technology, or the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Standard English Language Proficiency requirements apply for international students. First Nations students who don't quite meet entry requirements can gain entry through the free First Nations Connections Program.
The course consists of 14 core subjects covering foundational IT theory and practice, including First Nations Foundations, Communication and Information Management, Programming Principles, Introduction to Database Systems, Computer Systems, Systems Analysis and Design, Internet Technologies, ICT Project Management, Network Forensics, Personal Portfolio, Ethics and Professional Practice, and IT Work Placement. Students also complete employability subjects in Building Resilience for the Workplace and Building Emotional Intelligence. A restricted elective in Data Analysis and Insights is required. Students then select one major (64 credit points) from Cyber Security, Network Engineering, Software and Application Development, or Web Development. The program includes five unrestricted electives or a minor sequence (32 credit points) in Cyber Security, Entrepreneurship, Management and Leadership, Network Engineering, Psychology, Software and Application Development, or Web Development.
Charles Sturt University is recognized as a 5-star university for computing undergraduate salaries, with graduates earning a median salary of $82,800 according to the Good Universities Guide 2025/26. The university combines hands-on learning with online flexibility, allowing students to study exclusively online in year one or combine on-campus and online study. The course was developed with input from employers to ensure graduates possess the technical and employability skills the industry demands. Professional accreditation through the Australian Computer Society (ACS) ensures course quality and recognition.
Graduates are prepared for diverse IT careers including cyber security specialist, data analyst, information technology analyst, network administrator, network engineer, software developer, and web systems developer. The course equips students with both technical expertise and essential workplace skills like communication and problem-solving. With specialization options in cyber security, network engineering, software development, and web development, graduates can pursue roles aligned with their chosen focus area. The median graduate salary of $82,800 reflects strong industry demand for Charles Sturt IT graduates.
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