
- Location
- Dunedin Campus and Auckland International Campus (the Auckland programme is for international students only)
- 10 month full-time / 18-20 month part-time distance learning option available through Capable NZ for those with existing knowledge and skills due to practical experience in IT. Learn more >
- Duration
- Three years full-time; part-time options
- Delivery
- On campus with a major industry-based project for an external client during year three.
- Our Auckland programme is offered by Future Skills Academy due to a sub-contract arrangement with Otago Polytechnic.
Auckland study block dates >
- Credits
- 360
- Level
- 7
- Start
- Dunedin: February and July
Auckland: February, April, July and October
Capable NZ: Monthly - Apply
- Until start date
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LocationIntakeStudy breaks
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Auckland International Campus8 February 202227 June 2022 - 22 July 2022
11 April 2022 - 22 April 2022
26 September 2022 - 7 October 2022
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Auckland International Campus26 April 202226 September 2022 - 7 October 2022
27 June 2022 - 22 July 2022
12 December 2022 - 3 February 2023
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Auckland International Campus25 July 202212 December 2022 - 3 February 2023
26 September 2022 - 7 October 2022
10 April 2023 - 21 April 2023
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Auckland International Campus10 October 202210 April 2023 - 21 April 2023
12 December 2022 - 3 February 2023
26 June 2023 - 21 July 2023
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Dunedin18 July 20223 October 2022 - 14 October 2022
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Dunedin21 February 202227 June 2022 - 15 July 2022
18 April 2022 - 29 April 2022
3 October 2022 - 14 October 2022
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Dunedin18 July 202221 November 2022 - 17 February 2023
3 October 2022 - 14 October 2022
17 April 2023 - 28 April 2023
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Dunedin21 February 202227 June 2022 - 15 July 2022
18 April 2022 - 29 April 2022
3 October 2022 - 14 October 2022
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Capable NZ3 January 2022
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Capable NZ1 January 2022
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Capable NZ1 October 2022
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Capable NZ1 November 2022
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Capable NZ1 December 2022
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Capable NZ1 February 2022
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Capable NZ1 March 2022
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Capable NZ1 April 2022
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Capable NZ1 May 2022
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Capable NZ1 June 2022
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Capable NZ1 July 2022
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Capable NZ1 August 2022
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Capable NZ1 September 2022
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Auckland International Campus7 February 202326 June 2023 - 21 July 2023
10 April 2023 - 21 April 2023
25 September 2023 - 6 October 2023
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Auckland International Campus24 April 202325 September 2023 - 6 October 2023
26 June 2023 - 21 July 2023
11 December 2023 - 2 February 2024
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Auckland International Campus24 July 202311 December 2023 - 2 February 2024
25 September 2023 - 6 October 2023
8 April 2024 - 19 April 2024
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Auckland International Campus9 October 20238 April 2024 - 19 April 2024
11 December 2023 - 2 February 2024
24 June 2024 - 19 July 2024
Information Technology skills are needed everywhere.
IT is problem solving. Trouble shooting. Critical thinking. Creating. Designing. Building. It’s working alone or working with people.
This is an applied degree so you’ll learn by doing. You’ll gain the skills and practical knowledge to go straight into a job when you graduate.
Why study IT at Otago Polytechnic?
Practical skills
Learn what Information Technology professionals do through hands-on and practical work. Build the communication skills you need to work effectively in the industry.
First year covers a broad general knowledge of IT. Key topics come up again through the year, and you’ll address them with more depth each time as you learn more and understand more.
For second and third year you can focus on an area that interests you most:
- Software development
- IT infrastructure and operations
- Network engineering
- Alternative digital platforms (hardware, IoT, etc.)
Courses include Databases, Automation and Robotics, Mobile App Development, Advanced Networking, UX Engineering, Game Development, AI and Data Science, and the Internet of Things and Cloud Development. There's even the option of doing a course from a programme outside of the BIT!
Have fun
Study in a creative, innovative and supportive environment. With small class sizes, you'll receive plenty of one-on-one attention from your experienced lecturers.
Get work ready
Our graduates jump into a range of jobs in the industry as we teach you what employers want. Our grads enjoy jobs such as Web Developer, Systems Administrator, Software Developer, Programmer, Business Analyst, Database Administrator or Computing Services Manager.
Interested in a career in the games industry?
Start here!
From 2022 at our Dunedin Campus, we're offering the chance to study this degree with a full game programming focus. You'll graduate with a Bachelor of Information Technology, backend game development skills and a portfolio of games you've created!
Sound good? Find out more.