CourseBachelor DegreeBInfoTech/BA

C2002 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts

Faculty of Information Technology

Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts (C2002) is a 4 years full-time, 192-credit-point, bachelor degree course from the Faculty of Information Technology, taught at Clayton. In 2025 you can choose from 32 majors, 2 extended majors and 32 elective streams. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.

Credit points
192
Duration
4 years full time
8 years part time
Campus
Clayton
On campus
Guaranteed ATAR
72

This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Overview

The globalising nature of information technology calls out for people who have both a strong technical background and an indepth understanding of human society and the factors that are shaping it.

This double degree course is designed to meet this need. As a graduate you will have the technical expertise to shape and manage current and emerging technologies together with the lifelong communication, research and critical thinking skills that are acquired through study in the arts and humanities.

Think about combining behavioural studies with business information systems to assist organisations improve their business processes. Study computer networks and security with criminology or conversely human rights or bioethics, and explore how technology confronts the boundaries between public and private. Or perhaps mix interactive media with communications and media studies or film and screen studies to add complementary skills. Or prepare yourself for an international career in IT by studying another language and culture.

Course structure

Information Technology component96 credit points
You must complete 96 credit points, including all of the requirements in Part A and Part B, for the Bachelor of Information Technology. No more than 36 credit points can be completed at Level 1.
Arts component96 credit points
You must complete 96 credit points comprising all the requirements from Parts A and B from the Bachelor of Arts as follows. No more than 36 credit points can be completed at Level 1. At least 24 credit points must be completed at Level 3.
The handbook's description of this structure

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Information Technology

C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Information Technology specified study

This will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge for your IT education and ensure a breadth of understanding of IT and its applications in organisations and society.

Part B. Information Technology listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one area of information technology. You will develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in your chosen major needed to successfully plan, develop, implement and evaluate information products and systems.

Arts

A2000 Bachelor of Arts is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Arts listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in one Faculty of Arts listed major area of study. You will learn to critically analyse, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the area of study.

Part B. Arts specified study

This will expose you to several arts disciplines contributing breadth to your knowledge of the arts, humanities and social sciences. You will have the flexibility of  learning about several areas of study before finalising your choice of major.  You will also build skills and abilities that employers value and seek by completing units from the Professional Futures domains. 

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You must complete 192 points, of which 96 points are from the Bachelor of Information Technology (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree) and 96 points from the Bachelor of Arts (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree).

Areas of study

Majors (32)

Elective studies (32)

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank

72; International: UERT Year 12/Foundation Band 3 (80-82.49); UERT Post-Secondary Band 2 (Credit)

Other applicants

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.

VET Diploma graduates: Applicants can meet the mathematics prerequisite of the IT degree with either a VCE mathematics subject (with appropriate score) or with an IT-related Diploma.

To be considered for the double degree, applicants will normally require at least a 60% average. Preference will be given to students whose prior studies are related to the course in which they are seeking admission. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.

VET Certificate IV graduates: Applicants can meet the mathematics prerequisites with either a VCE mathematics subject (with appropriate score) or with an IT-related Certificate IV.

To be considered, applicants will normally require at least a 80% average. Preference will be given to students whose prior studies are related to the course in which they are seeking admission. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.

University course transfers: Applicants who already meet the minimum entry requirements of the course with their previous Year 12 (or equivalent) qualification require at least two completed university units to be considered for admission. More units (especially in IT and Arts/Humanities area) will be useful for selection.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements of the course with their previous Year 12 (or equivalent) qualification must complete at least one academic year (equivalent to eight Monash units) with at least a 60% average.

English language

Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

Pathways

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Other information

The globalising nature of information technology calls out for people who have both a strong technical background and an indepth understanding of human society and the factors that are shaping it.

This double degree course is designed to meet this need. As a graduate you will have the technical expertise to shape and manage current and emerging technologies together with the lifelong communication, research and critical thinking skills that are acquired through study in the arts and humanities.

Think about combining behavioural studies with business information systems to assist organisations improve their business processes. Study computer networks and security with criminology or conversely human rights or bioethics, and explore how technology confronts the boundaries between public and private. Or perhaps mix interactive media with communications and media studies or film and screen studies to add complementary skills. Or prepare yourself for an international career in IT by studying another language and culture.

Common questions

How long is Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts?

4 years full time, 192 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 8 semesters of full-time study.

What majors can I take in Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts?

34 majors in 2025, including Anthropology; Applied cybersecurity; Archaeology and ancient history; Behavioural Studies; Business information systems; Chinese studies; Communications and media studies; and Criminology.

What ATAR do I need for Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts?

The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2025 entry is 72.

Where can I study Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts?

At Clayton.

How do I plan my Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification
Bachelor Degree
AQF level
Level 7
Credit points
192
Full time
4 Years
Part time
8 Years
Maximum time
10 years
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
CRICOS code
085535K
Abbreviation
BInfoTech/BA
Award titles
Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Information Technology