Why study IT in Australia?

  • Australia has some of the world's top-ranked universities for computer science. Australian National University ranks 56 in the THE global rankings for computer science, with Monash University at 93. Griffith and Macquarie universities are in the top 175, and The University of Newcastle is in the top 250

  • In the last three years, Australia has seen 33,000 new jobs created in the technology industry alone, with nearly two-thirds of the country's tech startups concentrated in Sydney

  • Employable jobs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) are growing twice as fast when compared to other jobs in Australia

  • IT remains one of the highest-paid industries in Australia, with salaries for technology roles higher than most competing sectors

  • Cloud computing is one of the fastest-growing areas of information technology. There is a current shortage of cyber security experts, as cloud-based technology has left many businesses vulnerable to data breaches.

  • Australian qualifications in information technology are recognised and accepted by international employers such as IMB, Intel, Microsoft, Google, and Samsung.

For more detailed information on the top IT courses and occupations in Australia, see the Computer Science and Information Technology Courses pages.

Additional Info

Computer Science

Computer Science

For more information about top courses and occupations, see the Computer Science page.

Information systems concerns itself with the nature and flow of information, the identification and capture of data, and the conceptualisation and design of information systems and user interfaces.

Top Occupations

Occupation

Max entry-level salary (£ x1,000)

High demand in Australia*

Very high demand in Australia**

Very high demand in the UK

Application analyst

32

Y

Y

Y

Cyber security analyst

35

      

Data analyst

25

    

Y

Data scientist

40

      

Database administrator

25

    

Y

Information systems manager

65

      

IT consultant

30

      

IT technical support officer

23

      

Penetration tester

30

    

Y

Software engineer

18

Y

Y

Y

Systems analyst

25

Y

  

Y

UX designer

25

      

* Likely to qualify for a Skilled Independent or Temporary Graduate visa in Australia.
** Likely to be fast-tracked for visas in Australia.

Top Employers

  • Businesses across all economic sectors
  • Public organisations at all levels of government
  • The NHS
  • Educational institutions, especially those in second-, further-, and higher education
  • Charities and other not-for-profit organisations
  • Media entities, both traditional and online

All Courses

Information Technology Courses

For more information about top courses and occupations, see the Information Technology Courses page.