Computers & IT

Get set for the future of work with an in-demand, skills-focused qualification in data science & analytics, cyber security, planning systems, IT, or website and application development from VU.
Computers & IT
Get set for the future of work with an in-demand, skills-focused qualification in data science & analytics, cyber security, planning systems, IT, or website and application development from VU.
Image Top 3 for computer science
Top 3 for computer science
Image Cisco & Microsoft partnerships
Cisco & Microsoft partnerships
Image Award-winning VU Block Model®
Award-winning VU Block Model®
Image #1 for skills development (QILT)^
#1 for skills development (QILT)^
Image Top 3% of universities worldwide
Top 3% of universities worldwide
Our rankings & awards.

Courses in Computers & IT

Filter by study level
Bachelor of Cyber Security
NBCS | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Data Science
NBDS | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Information Technology
NBIT | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)
NBIP | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3.5 years full time or longer for part time
Diploma of Cyber Security
VDCS | Undergraduate - Diploma | 1 year full time or longer for part time
Diploma of Information Technology
VDIT | Undergraduate - Diploma | 1 year full time or longer for part time

Why choose VU

Computers & IT reprogrammed at VU

Man in sophisticated technical substation
High-tech facilities for study & research
We deliver computing courses in high-tech facilities, and in collaboration with our Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities, where we develop IT applications that benefit society.
Students walk outside the Victoria University St Albans Campus on a sunny day.
Study TAFE skills-based courses
Our TAFE division offers introductory IT courses and hosts the high-tech Cyber Security Training Centre at St Albans Campus.
Inside Victoria University's Cyber Security Training Centre.
Cyber Security Training Centre
The Cyber Security Training Centre, in partnership with Cisco Systems, will prepare you for high-demand roles protecting business and personal information from cyber attacks.
A student and a teacher sitting in a computer lab looking at a computer.
Get career-ready at our Datacentre Academy
Our new Datacentre Academy is a fee-free pilot program, built in partnership with Microsoft, that helps you build the practical skills for entry-level roles in a rapidly-growing industry.
Teacher leaning over computer screen helping a student.
Pathways into IT courses
If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen computing or IT course, we'll get you there with our study pathways.
Student stands in front of screens.
Real work experience
During the final year of our Bachelor of IT, you'll complete an industry project, preparing you for work.

VU stories

Zahra Rezai
Hacking her way to success
Bachelor of Information Technology, Master of Applied Information Technology
"I have VU to thank for so many opportunities. From placing me at my internship where I got first-hand industry experience in the Footscray community, and giving me access to the best experience ever."
Zahra's story
Christine Soriano.
Working the dream at Facebook
Bachelor of Information Technology
"Today I work at Facebook in the US as a product designer. It's hard to not to be excited as you have the chance to meet and learn from so many talented people."
Today I work at Facebook in the US as a product designer. It's hard to not to be excited as you have the chance to meet and learn from so many talented people.
Christine's story
Adriano Auciello
How Adriano became an IT leader
Information Technology, Cyber Security
"VU's TAFE courses give students the hands-on advantage. Every class I did was applicable to my career."
VU's TAFE courses give students the hands-on advantage. Every class I did was applicable to my career.
Adriano's story
Daniel Arlington
From retail to a career in cyber security
Certificate IV in Cyber Security 22334VIC (now 22603VIC)
"The best thing about studying cyber security at VU TAFE was the positive and fun environment we were in. I loved going through the hacking challenges that were gamified in the labs."
The best thing about studying cyber security at VU TAFE was the positive and fun environment we were in. I loved going through the hacking challenges that were gamified in the labs.
Daniel's story

Search for a course

All study areas
All courses A-Z
Course guides
Short courses