Students can gain a competitive edge with in-depth knowledge of their chosen discipline through a supervised research project in Deakin University’s Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours). This course connects them with teachers working in the field, supporting them to explore deeper approaches to future technologies and opening doors to further research.
Graduates from Deakin University’s honours program are in high demand for their investigative, exploratory and lateral thinking approach to IT. By undertaking a focused research project, students will graduate with advanced technical expertise in their chosen specialisation, as well as the skills to become a creative, solutions-driven professional in this dynamic industry.
Students will work together with supervisors to investigate their area of interest through research. Their project will reinforce the skills they already have and their passion for new knowledge while they work towards contributing new ideas to IT-related industry sectors.
As well as developing deeper and more specialized IT skills, students will learn to be an ethical, informed researcher. The coursework component of their honours program provides essential theory for robust research, while their chosen project extends the practical skills they need to become a curious, adaptable problem-solver in their career.
Students' project can focus on one of Deakin University’s many IT discipline areas, including:
- application development – plan, design and develop profitable web, desktop, mobile and business apps
- cloud computing – develop expertise to construct solutions using virtualization, enterprise networks, system security and cloud infrastructure
- creative technologies – integrate innovative computing concepts with the needs of a 21st-century lifestyle
- game development – use the latest games engines to create interactive tools for entertainment and education
- cyber security – identify, diagnose and resolve the challenges of safeguarding data and systems
- virtual and augmented reality – revolutionize the way companies work to overcome physical and geographical barriers
