Undergraduate
The Faculty of Information Technology has revised its undergraduate courses for students commencing in 2027, and will introduce several new courses. Details of the changes to current courses are outlined below.
Bachelor of Information Technology (C2000) and related double degrees
The BIT has been revised for 2027, with changes to core units, majors and capstone projects. Continue with your chosen major - you may need to swap out some units for new ones as older structures are taught out. See the table below for details.
Majors no longer available from 2027:
- Business information systems (replaced by Business artificial intelligence systems)
- Applied cybersecurity (replaced by Cybersecurity)
Majors being revised for 2027:
- Games and immersive media (minor changes)
- Software development
New majors from 2027 (only available to students commencing the BIT in 2027):
- Agentic software engineering
- Artificial intelligence algorithms and models
- Applied artificial intelligence
- Business artificial intelligence systems
- Computer science
- Data science
Bachelor of Computer Science (C2001) and related double degrees
The BCS has been revised for 2027, with changes to core units and capstone projects, and minor changes to specialisation units.
Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours) (C3001)
From 2027, specialisations will no longer be offered in the BCSAdv(Hons). Students wanting to study outside computer science can do so through a major in another IT area, taken as free electives. The course structure and capstone projects have also been updated.
Other impacted degrees
- Bachelor of Applied Data Science
- Bachelor of Applied Data Science Advanced (Honours)
- Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Science - Computational Science major
Students in these degrees should replace any core FIT units that are not offered in 2027 with the appropriate approved replacement units as outlined in the table below.
New practice units
A key part of the 2027 curriculum is the introduction of industry practice units - giving you a workplace-like learning experience where you contribute to real projects, products and services while building the professional, technical and collaborative skills you'll need for your course and career.
Capstone units are being updated to align with this new practice program. You'll have the opportunity to help establish the student-led companies at the heart of the program, while building a portfolio to show future employers what you can do.
The new structure will roll out progressively from 2027 as capstone units are replaced by practice units (see table below). Further guidance will be shared before next semester.
Find out more about the Industry Practice program
How this affects currently enrolled students
Continue following your existing course map. Some core units in your degree or major/specialisation may no longer be offered and will be replaced by new units - see below and outlined in your map.
Course and course version transfers
- Transferring into an IT Undergraduate Degree: If you receive an offer to transfer into a current IT undergraduate degree (C2000, C2001, C3001 or any double degree associated with these) later this year, your offer will specify which version of the degree and which course map to follow based on your credit and completed units.
- Moving to a 2027 course version: If you are enrolled in an existing IT UG degree and would like to move to the 2027 version (for example, to complete a new 2027 major), you will need to contact the Faculty to discuss your options.
- Transferring to a 2027 new degree: New 2027 courses will not be available for internal course transfer in semester 1 2027 as we will roll these out one year at a time.
Please refer to the below for a summary of unit changes and approved replacements.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Change | Course - Major/Specialisation | Teach out plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIT1006 | Business information analysis | No longer offered | BIT - Business information systems | Replace with any of ETC1000, ETF1100, ETX1100, STA1010, SCI1020 |
| FIT1008 | Fundamentals of algorithms | No longer offered | BCS | Replace with FIT2115 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT1013 | Digital futures: IT for business | No longer offered | BIT | No longer prerequisite to IBL for BIS major students |
| FIT1043 | Introduction to data science | No longer offered | BCS - Data science | Replace with FIT2132 (S2) |
| FIT1045 | Introduction to programming | Renamed | ALL | New name: Software development 1: programming foundations |
| FIT1046 | Interactive media foundations | No longer offered | BIT - Interactive media | Contact the Faculty for advice |
| FIT1047 | Introduction to computer systems, networks and security | Renamed | ALL | New name: Computing systems 1: foundations and operations |
| FIT1048 | Fundamentals of C++ | No longer offered | BIT - Games development | Replace with FIT1045 |
| FIT1049 | IT professional practice | Final offering S2 2027 | ALL | Replace with FIT2119 from 2028 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT1050 | Web fundamentals | Renamed | BIT - Software development | New name: Web development |
| FIT1051 | Programming fundamentals in Java | No longer offered | BIT - Business information systems, Software development | Replace with FIT1056 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT1053 | Introduction to programming (Advanced) | No longer offered | BCSAdv Hons | Replace with FIT1045 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT1054 | Fundamentals of algorithms (Advanced) | No longer offered | BCSAdv Hons | Replace with FIT2115 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT1056 | Introduction to software engineering | Renamed | BSE | New name: Making with artificial intelligence: Software in the AI era |
| FIT1058 | Foundations of computing | No longer offered | BCS | Replace with MAT1830 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT1059 | Artificial intelligence for everyone | Renamed | All | New name: Artificial Intelligence: concepts and tools for impact |
| FIT1060 | Pervasive computing | Renamed, move to S2 | BIT - HCI minor | New name: Human understanding and artificial intelligence navigation |
| FIT1061 | Introduction to artificial intelligence | Renamed | BCS - Artificial intelligence | New name: AI algorithm foundations |
| FIT1110 | Human-centred artificial intelligence | No longer offered | BIT - HCI minor | Replace with FIT1059 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT2002 | IT project management | Final offering S2 2027 | BIT | Replace with FIT2130 from 2028 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT2004 | Algorithms and data structures | No longer offered | BCS, BSE | Replace with FIT3234 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT2014 | Theory of computation | Final offering S2 2027 | BCS | Replace with FIT3235 from 2028 |
| FIT2073 | Game design studio 1 | No longer offered | BIT - Games development | Replace with FIT1073 |
| FIT2081 | Mobile application development | No longer offered | BIT - Business information systems, Software development | BIS/SD major: Replace with FIT2133 (S2) Cyber major (2024): Replace with FIT2121 (S2) |
| FIT2082 | Computer science research project | Final offering S2 2027 | BCSAdv Hons | To be confirmed |
| FIT2083 | Innovation and research in computer science | Final offering S1 2027 | BCSAdv Hons | To be confirmed |
| FIT2085 | Fundamentals of algorithms for engineers | No longer offered | BSE | Replace with FIT2115 (S2 and S2) |
| FIT2087 | 3D Character animation | No longer offered | BIT - Interactive media | Replace with FIT3187 |
| FIT2090 | Business information systems and processes | No longer offered | BIT - Business information systems | Replace with FIT2179 (S1) |
| FIT2091 | Interactive media studio 1 | No longer offered | BIT - Interactive media |
If you have not completed both of FIT2091 and FIT2092: a) consider moving to the 2023 course version, or b) replace with FIT1073 and the other one of FIT2087/FIT3187 or FIT2098 (not already completed) |
| FIT2092 | Interactive media studio 2 | No longer offered | BIT - Interactive media | The other one of FIT2087/FIT3187 or FIT2098 (not already completed) |
| FIT2093 | Cybersecurity tools and techniques | No longer offered | BIT - Computer networks and security | Replace with FIT1093 |
| FIT2094 | Databases | Final offering S2 2027 | ALL | Replace with FIT1062 from 2028 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT2097 | Games programming 2 | No longer offered | BIT - Games development | Replace with FIT3097 |
| FIT2099 | Object oriented design and implementation | Final offering S1 2027 | BCS - Advanced computer science, Algorithms and software | Replace with FIT2133 from S2 2027 (S2) |
| FIT2100 | Operating systems | Final offering S2 2027 | BSE, BIT - Applied cybersecurity, Cybersecurity | Replace with FIT2134 from 2028 |
| FIT2101 | Software engineering process and management | Final offering S2 2027 | BSE | Replace with FIT2119 from 2028 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT2104 | Web database interface | No longer offered | BIT - Software development | Replace with FIT2095 from 2027 (S2) |
| FIT2109 | Computer science workshop | Final offering S2 2027 | BCS - Algorithms and software | To be confirmed |
| FIT3039 | Studio project 1 | No longer offered | BIT - Games and immersive media | Replace with FIT3222 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT3040 | Studio project 2 | Final offering S1 2027 | BIT - Games and immersive media | Replace with FIT3223 from S2 2027 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT3047 | Industry experience studio project 1 | No longer offered | BIT - Applied cybersecurity, Business information systems, Software development | Replace with FIT3222 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT3048 | Industry experience studio project 2 | Final offering S1 2027 | BIT - Applied cybersecurity, Business information systems, Software development | Replace with FIT3223 from S2 2027 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT3080 | Artificial intelligence | Final offering S2 2027 | BCS - Data science and artificial intelligence | Replace with FIT2111 from 2028 (S1) |
| FIT3094 | Artificial life, artificial intelligence and virtual environments | No longer offered | BIT - Games development | Replace with FIT3172 |
| FIT3144 | Advanced computer science research project | No longer offered | BCSAdv Hons | Replace with FIT3230 and FIT3231 from 2027 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT3145 | Game design studio 2 | No longer offered | BIT - Games development | Replace with FIT2145 |
| FIT3152 | Data analytics | Final offering S2 2027 |
BCS - Data science and artificial intelligence, Data science BIT - Business information systems | Replace with FIT3229 from 2028 (S1) |
| FIT3159 | Computer architecture | Final offering S1 2027 | BSE | Replace with FIT2165 from S2 2027 (S2) |
| FIT3161 | Computer science project 1 | No longer offered | BCS - Advanced computer science, Algorithms and software | Replace with FIT3230 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT3162 | Computer science project 2 | Final offering S1 2027 | BCS - Advanced computer science, Algorithms and software | Replace with FIT3231 from S2 2027 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT3163 | Data science project 1 | No longer offered | BCS - Data science and artificial intelligence, Data science | Replace with FIT3230 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT3164 | Data science project 2 | Final offering S1 2027 | BCS - Data science and artificial intelligence, Data science | Replace with FIT3231 from S2 2027 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT3165 | Computer networks | No longer offered | BIT - Cybersecurity | Replace with FIT2165 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT3169 | Immersive environments | No longer offered | BIT - Interactive media | Replace with FIT2169 |
| FIT3170 | Software engineering practice | Change to 6 pts in 2027 Final offering S2 2027 | BSE | 2027: Replace 12 point FIT3170 with FIT3170 (6 pts) and FIT3184 2028: Replace 12 point FIT3170 with FIT2130 (6 pts) and FIT3184, replace 6 pt FIT3170 with FIT2130 |
| FIT3171 | Databases | No longer offered | BSE | Replace with FIT2094 in 2027 and FIT1062 from 2028 |
| FIT3173 | Software security | No longer offered | BIT - Cybersecurity | Replace with FIT2173 |
| FIT3175 | Usability | No longer offered | BIT - Software development | Replace with FIT2175 |
| FIT3176 | Advanced database design | No longer offered | BIT - Software development | Replace with any available Software development L3 elective |
| FIT3179 | Data visualisation | Move to S1Final offering S1 2027 | BCS - Data science (2024) | Replace with FIT2179 from 2028 (S1) |
| FIT3181 | Deep learning | Final offering S2 2027 | BCS - Data science and artificial intelligence, Data science | Replace with FIT2112 from 2028 (S2) |
| FIT3188 | Cybersecurity project 1 | No longer offered | BCS - Cybersecurity | Replace with FIT3230 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT3189 | Cybersecurity project 2 | Final offering S1 2027 | BCS - Cybersecurity | Replace with FIT3231 from S2 2027 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT3193 | Artificial intelligence project 1 | No longer offered | BCS | Replace with FIT3230 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT3194 | Artificial intelligence project 2 | No longer offered | BCS | Replace with FIT3231 from S2 2027 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT3196 | Computer architecture and networks | No longer offered | BSE | Replace with FIT2165 |
| FIT3197 | Software quality and testing | No longer offered | BSE | Replace with FIT2107 (S2) |
| FIT4002 | Software engineering industry experience studio project | Final offering FY 2027 | BSE | Replace with FIT4048 and FIT4049 from S2 2027 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT4005 | IT research and innovation methods | No longer offered | Honours | Replace with FIT5125 (S1 and S2) |
| FIT4165 | Computer networks | Final offering S1 2027 | BSE | Replace with FIT4043 from 2028 (S1) |
| MAT1841 | Continuous mathematics for computer science | No longer offered | Replace with one of MTH1020, MTH1030, FIT2109 or (from 2028) MAT1003 |
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