Bachelor ofInformation Technology
Overview
The Bachelor of Information Technology is focused around the three pillars of data, code and people.
You'll benefit from a program that allows you to undertake a core set of courses, as well as the opportunity to specialise in any of these interconnected areas. Working across these three areas, you will graduate at the end of your degree as a creative technologist, able to apply technological expertise to complex human problems.
Unique to this program is our project-based studio stream where you will apply your cumulative knowledge to the design and development of novel technologies. Studio is a place where students drive their own learning. Here you are expected to be an active learner who takes a hands-on approach to working in teams to develop your ideas. Through the studio projects, you will develop good teamwork strategies, something that all top companies (such as Google, Amazon and Microsoft) look for as a standard ability.
The Bachelor of Information Technology will not only equip you with the design and technical skills you need, but also the teamwork and communication skills that are essential in today’s job market.
Program highlights
- Undertake a flexible project-focused degree that will provide you with the abilities and knowledge to shape the future of information communication technology.
- Use courseware developed in close collaboration with UQ industry partners for a solid foundation in concepts relevant to technology-based industries.
- Develop the talent to confidently lead people and projects no matter where your career takes you.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
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Computer Systems
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Software Design
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Software Information Systems
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User Experience Design
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Social and Mobile Computing
- Programming in the Large
- Artificial Intelligence
Dual programs
Double your skills and your opportunities with a dual degree. You can study the Bachelor of Information Technology as a part of these dual programs:
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Experience designer
- Software developer
- Cyber security specialist
- System architect
- Software engineer
- IT application specialist
- Product designer
- Data governance manager
Average annual salary range
Software Developer
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Next steps after graduation
- 82.5% of graduates are in full-time employment (Computer and Information Systems Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching, 2019).
- There are 100,000 new jobs in the tech sector, but only 49,500 graduating students to fill them.
Program accreditation
The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by:
- Australian Computer Society
UQ is a first-class university with award-winning lecturers, and I feel that my experiences there equipped me with the skills necessary to excel in my career and broader industry.
I didn’t go to university straight after high school. Over time, in a number of jobs, I uncovered my passion for information technology and programming. This led me to look into how I could apply to university. Due to my high school transcript, applying for university wasn’t straightforward, but, it can be done! I studied and passed the STAT test to give me an eligibility ranking high enough to apply for my degree. Now I am studying the Bachelor of Information Technology at UQ.
As a student I stayed on campus at Union College, which was a great experience in that I got to meet many other students my age from different backgrounds and studying different degrees. I loved learning new things, which I was able to do every semester at UQ.
UQ is a first-class university with award-winning lecturers, and I feel that my experiences there equipped me with the skills necessary to excel in my career and broader industry.
I didn’t go to university straight after high school. Over time, in a number of jobs, I uncovered my passion for information technology and programming. This led me to look into how I could apply to university. Due to my high school transcript, applying for university wasn’t straightforward, but, it can be done! I studied and passed the STAT test to give me an eligibility ranking high enough to apply for my degree. Now I am studying the Bachelor of Information Technology at UQ.
As a student I stayed on campus at Union College, which was a great experience in that I got to meet many other students my age from different backgrounds and studying different degrees. I loved learning new things, which I was able to do every semester at UQ.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Entry score threshold
| ATAR / Rank | IB |
|---|---|
| 84 | 30.5 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
Guarantee your place at UQ:If you meet ourguaranteed minimum ATARyou could secure an offer for your preferred program.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Information Technology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Information Technology for Semester 1, 2024
| Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest | <5 | <5 |
| Median | <5 | <5 |
| Lowest | <5 | <5 |
Who you'll study with
Here's a snapshot of our student intake for this program in Semester 1, 2024:
| Applicant background | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
|
(A) Higher education study |
6 | 25% |
|
(B) Vocational Education and Training (VET) study |
<5 | <5 |
|
(C) Work and life experience |
0 | 0% |
| (D) Recent secondary education | ||
|
<5 | <5 |
|
0 | 0% |
|
0 | 0% |
|
International students |
15 | 62.5% |
|
Total |
24 | 100% |
"<5" — The number of students is less than 5.
N/A — Students not accepted in this category.
N/P — Not published. The number is hidden to protect the privacy of students in other cells.
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Majors and minors
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Courses in this major focus on programming, software engineering, project management, requirements analysis, specification and the software process, as well as software applications involving internet design, human-computer interaction, algorithms, data structures and concurrency.
Graduates of the Software Design major typically work in a broad range of roles from software engineer and software developer, to software development manager.
Join a growing industry
- Join a thriving sector of the global IT industry that develops applications such as games, apps for mobile devices, or tools and systems used by individuals, governments and companies
- The digital technology sector is one of the fastest growing parts of Australia’s economy
- 6 of the 10 most valuable brands in the world are tech companies (Forbes, 2019).
Learn about cutting-edge approaches to large-scale database design, including systems that span multiple organisations.
Graduates of the Software Information Systems major typically work in software development companies, or in companies with information systems, which includes almost every medium to large-scale business or organisation in the world.
Join a growing industry
- Information systems are integral to almost every business and government organisation
- Design and build the information systems that are used everywhere in our modern life: in retail, banking, healthcare, transport, education, entertainment, science and engineering
- The digital technology sector is one of the fastest growing parts of Australia’s economy.
This major is intended for students who want to take up careers in the multi-skilled and interdisciplinary field of human-centred design.
UX designers are increasingly sought-after across all technology sectors, where their combination of people skills, creativity and technical ability allows them to work in the rapidly changing field of technology design.
Career paths can lead to roles as user interface developers, user experience designers, usability specialists, human factors analysts, user researchers and human interface developers.
Graduate in demand
- User experience (UX) designers are the people who ensure the design of software, websites or technologies meets their intended use – from commercial software to personal fitness apps to games, and everything in between
- Future-proof your career when you graduate with a combination of people skills, creativity and technical abilities
- Design-first thinking is in demand. Service designer was the #13 emerging job of 2020 (LinkedIn 2020 Emerging Jobs Report).
Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
This is a highly technical minor which requires strong conceptual and programming skills.
Learn how software is controlled on one or many computers, including security, networking and operating systems.
Graduates work in security, design of new cutting-edge computer systems and integration of large-scale systems based on networked machines.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Courses in this major focus on programming, software engineering, project management, requirements analysis, specification and the software process, as well as software applications involving internet design, human-computer interaction, algorithms, data structures and concurrency.
Graduates of the Software Design major typically work in a broad range of roles from software engineer and software developer, to software development manager.
Join a growing industry
- Join a thriving sector of the global IT industry that develops applications such as games, apps for mobile devices, or tools and systems used by individuals, governments and companies
- The digital technology sector is one of the fastest growing parts of Australia’s economy
- 6 of the 10 most valuable brands in the world are tech companies (Forbes, 2019).
Learn about cutting-edge approaches to large-scale database design, including systems that span multiple organisations.
Graduates of the Software Information Systems major typically work in software development companies, or in companies with information systems, which includes almost every medium to large-scale business or organisation in the world.
Join a growing industry
- Information systems are integral to almost every business and government organisation
- Design and build the information systems that are used everywhere in our modern life: in retail, banking, healthcare, transport, education, entertainment, science and engineering
- The digital technology sector is one of the fastest growing parts of Australia’s economy.
This major is intended for students who want to take up careers in the multi-skilled and interdisciplinary field of human-centred design.
UX designers are increasingly sought-after across all technology sectors, where their combination of people skills, creativity and technical ability allows them to work in the rapidly changing field of technology design.
Career paths can lead to roles as user interface developers, user experience designers, usability specialists, human factors analysts, user researchers and human interface developers.
Graduate in demand
- User experience (UX) designers are the people who ensure the design of software, websites or technologies meets their intended use – from commercial software to personal fitness apps to games, and everything in between
- Future-proof your career when you graduate with a combination of people skills, creativity and technical abilities
- Design-first thinking is in demand. Service designer was the #13 emerging job of 2020 (LinkedIn 2020 Emerging Jobs Report).
Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
This is a highly technical minor which requires strong conceptual and programming skills.
Learn how software is controlled on one or many computers, including security, networking and operating systems.
Graduates work in security, design of new cutting-edge computer systems and integration of large-scale systems based on networked machines.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$8,927
2024
Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.
$8,927
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $53,760
2024
Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.
AUD $53,760
2025
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Information Technology are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Information Technology is2453.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Information Technology is733001.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Information Technology is733001.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia,go to the QTAC websiteto check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates,view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program,go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates,view the Academic Calendar.
Admissions schemes
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Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
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