Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions we often get asked at Open Days, VCE expos and other university events.
Here are some questions we often get asked at Open Days, VCE expos and other university events.
Absolutely. Our courses offer foundational units to get you up to speed with the IT basics before moving you on to more advanced and specialised topics.
A typical single study unit would carry a minimum expected workload of 12 hours per week. This may be comprised of:
A minimum of 2-3 hours of personal study per hour of lecture time is required to satisfy the reading, lab and assignment expectations (in this example, that’s 4-6 hours of personal study).
If you’re a full-time student, you should expect to spend 48 hours each week in total on your studies.
IT is hugely complementary, which means it works well with a range of other degrees from across Monash. Our Bachelor of Information Technology can be paired with:
Because our Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours) are more specialised, they can be completed with:
With a double, you’ll also finish both courses in just one additional year than a single degree because the electives in one course contribute towards the other.
If you’re not sure about what to study in IT, our Bachelor of Information Technology offers a huge range of foundational units, majors and minors – giving you the chance to test the waters before choosing an area to specialise in.
It’s predicted that emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and the Internet of Things will drive millions of job opportunities. What’s more, time and again IT skills are listed as the most in demand globally.
Top growing careers according to LinkedIn include:
And that’s just scratching the surface! As technology continues to evolve, new jobs will arise with it.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for the Monash Guarantee ATAR which is below our courses' lowest selection ranks. Other options include:
We sure do! In fact, we believe hands-on experience should be in every course. As one of our undergraduate students, you can choose to do:
The university more broadly also has more work experience opportunities. And if you find a placement relevant to your degree? They may be eligible for Monash insurance.
Yes you can! No need to choose between study or travel.
Monash has exchange programs with over 160 universities across 35+ countries, letting you blend your passion for adventure with your hunger to learn. From Italy to China – the choice is yours.
We also have programs such as the Global Immersion Guarantee which is a funded fieldwork unit (12 credit points) that takes you to one of eight countries for a transformative learning experience at the end of your first year.
Moving to another country is a huge step, so we understand that you could be feeling nervous. Monash’s is proud to have a diverse and welcoming community of people who have been in your shoes.
From accommodation to socialising, there’s a range of support services and resources available to help you make the most of your time in Victoria and Australia more broadly.
Absolutely. Our graduate degrees are all non-cognate, meaning you can enter from any background. They offer foundational units to get you up to speed with your selected discipline’s basics before moving you on to more advanced and specialised topics.
You sure can! Some of our students work part-time if they’re able to manage their time well. Our master’s degrees require up to 40 hours a week of study time.
It’s predicted that emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and the Internet of Things will drive millions of job opportunities. What’s more, time and again IT skills are listed as the most in demand globally.
Top growing careers according to LinkedIn include:
And that’s just scratching the surface! As technology continues to evolve, new jobs will arise with it.
We sure do! In fact, we believe hands-on experience should be in every course. As one of our students, you can choose to do:
Moving to another country is a huge step, so we understand that you could be feeling nervous. Monash’s is proud to have a diverse and welcoming community of people who have been in your shoes.
From accommodation to socialising, there’s a range of support services and resources available to help you make the most of your time in Victoria and Australia more broadly.