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