IT is on the forefront of human advancement, making revolutionary ideas happen. Learn more about studying at our world-class School of Information Technology.
Whether you have a lightning-fast brain for figuring out intelligent systems, coding is basically your second language, you’re interested in being a stealthy cybersecurity sleuth, or you want to design games to make the world a more entertaining place – IT at Murdoch is where you’ll find yourself.
Welcome to our School of Information Technology.
What is information technology?
IT is an incredibly broad industry with an endless variety of career paths, so there’s something to suit all interests, capabilities, and personalities. It covers computer hardware and software, cloud computing, data management, apps, gaming, websites, robotics, artificial intelligence, analytics, and so much more.
In IT, the opportunities are yours for the taking. Learn more about careers in this industry.
A day in the life of an IT student
IT is where you can flex both your creative and intellectual muscle. As a student you might:
- Develop ideas in our new IT Innovation Hub.
- Get a better understanding of network engineering in our campus data centre.
- Prepare for industry certification exams so you can work anywhere in the world.
- Work on real-world projects as part of your degree.
- Develop virtual reality systems in the new immersive space.
You’ll keep pace with the IT industry and developing trends, and gain creative skills to feel confident in our abilities to tread your own path.
“It made me feel like a hacker and a detective at the same time.”
Meet John Murphy, a Cyber Security and Forensics student.
The Murdoch difference
Our graduates have achieved some amazing feats and developed technology that’s made a real impact on people’s lives and the world. These include ‘games’ that help patients with burns get moving again, and tools for medical professionals to treat patients in remote areas. Some of our students have even gone on to be nominated for national and international awards.
Get to know our facilities and resources:
Information Technology Innovation Hub
The IT Innovation Hub is the first of its kind in a Western Australian university, and it’s where you’ll go to gain hands-on learning, work with other students from all IT specialisations, and have the freedom to get creative. It’s made up of four key areas: mixed and augmented reality studio, data networking operations centre, cyber security and networking labs, and student training and research lounge.
This cutting-edge teaching, learning, and research facility has labs with 24/7 walk-in access, $2M data centre, and specialist labs for cyber security, internetworking and networking, computer science and games technology. We also have industry-grade infrastructure, and a brand new digital immersive lab where students design and build a range of VR Projects.
Esports Gaming Hub
The first of its kind on a university campus in WA. With 12 gaming desktops, VOD Review TV, Configurable RGB Lights, and free access between 8am and 4pm for up to two hours. Learn more.
Courses in a wide range of IT specialisations
Our 25-strong academic team provides a vast array of talent to our courses that allows students room to move toward the area they’re interested in.
Flexible study options
You’ll have the opportunity to combine double majors or select desired elective units outside of the School of IT.
Beyond the classroom
It’s not just on-campus where you’ll gain invaluable skills. Off-campus opportunities include:
- Professional practice projects: Consult with real clients about their business problems and then develop and implement new technologies to solve them.
- Scholarships: We are partnered with the Westpac Bicentennial Foundation’s Young Technologists Scholarship Program. You could receive $15,000 toward your studies.
- Study abroad: Head overseas with fellow students for two to six weeks.
- Study exchange: Push yourself out of your comfort zone and study at one of our partner universities for one or two semesters.
Choose your adventure: which degree and major will you pick?
Will you become a designer creating concepts, rules, and characters for games to be played on range of devices? Maybe you’ll develop meticulously-planned software, proudly watching your work flow seamlessly? Could you see yourself working on the Internet of Things? Or do you see the stream of hacking incidents that have hit Australia’s biggest corporations and know you could do a great job managing cyber security? Perhaps you’re a detail-oriented person who finds it satisfying to everything organised and you’d love internetworking and Big Data?
Our Bachelor of Information Technology offers six majors. Take a double major if you’re interested in more than one area or apply for a double degree (for example, the popular Law-Information Technology combination) to expand your options. Get to know our school and courses in further detail.
Your future awaits
We’ve always been a university of difference, embracing diversity, inclusion and progressive thinking since we opened our doors 50 years ago. This forward-thinking ethos flows through to how we approach IT education and career development. Unlock your potential and join a community empowering the next generation of tech leaders and professionals, as you learn how to turn your ideas into actions.
Discover the exciting opportunities at the Murdoch School of Information Technology.