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AUD 41000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Build your technical expertise and gain an IT skillset future-proofed for industry needs with La Trobe's Master of Information Technology.

Get essential skills in database logic and data structures, programming, cybersecurity, network engineering and artificial intelligence. Complement your IT know-how with transferable skills in entrepreneurship, professional practice and project management.

By studying La Trobe's Master of Information Technology, you will:

  • Develop software engineering skills and master full-stack, front-end and software development
  • Improve your Java and Python knowledge in programming, algorithms and data structures
  • Tailor your degree to your career goals with specialisations in artificial intelligence, cloud analytics, cybersecurity, internet of things (IoT), networking, quantum information technology or software engineering, plus a range of electives
  • Supplement your skills with certifications through our partnership with Microsoft and get hands-on experience in our on-campus Cisco labs
  • Choose an industry development project or work-based placement to cement your learning and launch your career, or pursue an applied research project or industry-based thesis
  • Have the flexibility to exit early with a Graduate Diploma after one year or a Graduate Certificate after six months
  • Graduate ready to apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

 

Specialisations:

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Internet of things
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jul 2025

Closed

Mar 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    41000

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship

    Amount Opening Date Closing Date Status Who is it for? Where is it available? How is it paid?
    Up to 25% reduction in course fees 29/09/2023

    31/12/2025

    Open Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student Sydney Campus, Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus This scholarship will be applied as a discount to tuition fees for each subject studied for the entire duration of the course. Recipients are required to meet all conditions (if applicable) outlined in the Letter of Offer and accept the offer by paying the required deposit before the scholarship can be applied. Please note: Failure to meet condition(s) and pay the acceptance deposit on time may result in the withdrawal of the scholarship.


    Background

    La Trobe University values academic excellence. High-achieving international students considering applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course will be automatically considered for this scholarship. The La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship rewards high achieving International students. This scholarship is worth between 15% to 25% off the annual tuition fees for the duration of studies.


    Are you eligible to apply?

    To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

    • Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
    • Be a new International student applying for 2024-2026 intakes.
    • Be a full fee-paying student (Non-sponsored).
    • Apply to a program in the List of eligible courses.
    • Not available to humanitarian or other permanent visa holders.


    Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:

    WAM*

    ATAR Equivalent

    Scholarship

    Amount

    60-69.9

    60-69

    La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 15%

    15%

    70-74.9

    70-74

    La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 20%

    20%

    75+

    75+

    La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 25%

    25%

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