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Overview
Guide to entry cut-offs
OP 1
Rank 99
Plus successful questionnaire. Please refer to Entry Requirements.
- Study in a specialty area such as business process management, data warehousing, digital environments, enterprise systems, network systems, software engineering, or web technologies.
- Graduate accredited by the Australian Computer Society, internationally recognised by the Seoul Accord.
- Develop a major project in your final year to showcase your learning and build your portfolio.
- Opportunity for 6 or 12 months paid industry placement during your course through the Cooperative Education Program.
| QTAC course code | 418002 |
| QUT course code | IT23 |
| Attendance | Full-time |
| Course duration | 3 years full-time |
| Start month |
2013
February
Note: Fixed closing date: The online questionnaire must be submitted by 16 November 2012 |
| Deferment | You can't defer your offer in this course. You must start in the semester you apply for. |
| Delivery |
On campus
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| Course contact |
Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions:
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| CRICOS code | 012656E |
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Details
About this program
The Dean’s Scholars Program provides an enriched course of study for current Year 12 students (or those returning from a gap year) who obtain a high level of achievement in their studies. The Dean’s Scholars Program is the only scholarship and development program of its kind in Queensland, offering outstanding students a scholarship to complete studies in information technology, opportunities to access valuable industry exposure, international exchange programs, and mentoring.
The Program is designed for Australian and international students with an OP 1 or 2 (or equivalent) with outstanding academic ability, leadership potential and active involvement in their school and local community.
If you are accepted into the Dean's Scholars Program, your scholarship will give you a real head start. Opportunities include:
- company site visits with major industry players
- an annual leadership dinner
- industry and professional association networking events
- access to leadership and professional development opportunities
- registration for senior academic, peer and industry mentoring
- early access to leading research in your field.
You'll also receive up to $6,000 per year for the full-time duration of your undergraduate degree.
You'll be encouraged to participate in an exchange program as part of your scholarship experience.
Professional recognition
You will qualify for professional accreditation and employment in the field relevant to the specialisations chosen.
Units
Design your own degree
The Bachelor of Information Technology provides you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to become an effective professional. The 24-unit degree comprises:
- 8 core units - 4 introductory units in first semester to introduce you to the breadth of information technology and its relationship to modern society. Then there are 4 advanced units spread over the rest of your degree program to develop your professional skills in preparation for your career
- 4 breadth units (intermediate level units) - these units give you broad technical experience across a range of fields in information technology. They also give you an introduction to choose the specialisation you wish to focus on
- 4 specialisation units (advanced level units) - these units allow you to focus on your chosen area of study, or you may choose to continue to broaden your information technology skills. This option allows you to study across a selection of study areas rather than focusing on one specialisation
- 8 optional units - these units allow you to customise your degree by studying in another professional discipline (for example, business, health, or science). Or you may choose to gain further depth in other areas of information technology.
Your course
Year 1
In your first semester you will explore how information technology has changed the world and what the possibilities are for the future. You will look at the details of information, computing and communication technologies to understand how they work. You will take part in hands-on projects developing small information technology systems.
Core units for Year 1:
- Impact of IT
- Emerging Technology
- Industry Insights
- Building IT Systems.
In Semester 2 you will undertake three breadth units and one optional unit.
Year 2
In your second year you will take part in a collaborative team setting, working on small projects that integrate the skills you learnt during Year 1. You will also start studying more advanced units in your chosen field of specialisation.
Core unit for Year 2:
- Scalable Systems Development.
Throughout Year 2 you will undertake one breadth unit, two specialisation units and four optional units.
Year 3
In third year you will be able to undertake workplace experience opportunities offered by the Faculty, while earning credit towards your degree. You will continue studying in your area of specialisation. In your final semester you will develop a major project, which will showcase what you have learnt during your degree and provide you with a key part of your portfolio when seeking a job.
Core units for Year 3:
- Professional Practice in IT
- The Business of IT
- IT Capstone Project.
Throughout Year 3 you will undertake two specialisation units and three optional units.
All course structures
Entry requirements
Guide to entry cut-offs
OP 1
Rank 99
Plus successful questionnaire. Please refer to Entry Requirements.
2013 questionnaires have closed
Questionnaires for the 2013 intake were due to completed on the 16 November 2012 and are now closed. If you had not submitted the questionnaire and you are considering applying to study in 2014 we recommend you read the following information as a guide only as it details requirements for entry in 2013 and these may change prior to the 2014 intake. You may also wish to consider applying for the standard entry program for 2013 entry.
Prerequisites
- Must be a current Year 12 student or a student returning from a gap year who completed their Year 12 education in Australia.
- Successful questionnaire
Additional entry requirements
In addition to applying through QTAC and you must also submit the online Science and Engineering Dean's Scholars questionnaire by the closing date.
Please note submitting the questionnaire with QUT is separate and in addition to listing the course as a preference with QTAC. To successfully apply for entry into this course you are required to do both.
Closing date
Submit the online questionnaire with QUT by Friday, 16 November 2012.
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- English
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (English (4, SA) and Maths A, B or C (4, SA)).
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
What you receive
The Dean's Scholars program provides a pathway to leadership in your chosen field.
Opportunities include:
- company site visits with major industry players
- an annual leadership dinner
- industry and professional association networking events
- access to leadership and professional development opportunities
- registration for senior academic, peer and industry mentoring
- early access to leading research in your field.
You'll also receive up to $6,000 per year for the full-time duration of your undergraduate degree.
You'll be encouraged to participate in an exchange program from your third year of study as part of your scholarship experience.
Conditions
To keep your place in the Dean's Scholars program, you must:
- maintain enrolment full-time in the eligible undergraduate course
- graduate from the: within 3 years of starting, except where you've taken a leave of absence approved by the Assistant Dean, or there are other extenuating circumstances
- maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 6.0 each semester
- meet the requirements of program completion (for example work experience and work integrated learning)
- pay any costs associated with your program that aren't covered by the scholarship, including additional and repeated units
- demonstrate adequate participation in extracurricular elements of the program.
You can:
- apply to change your course structure under exceptional circumstances. You must apply through your academic mentor or course coordinator, and receive prior written approval from the Assistant Dean International and Engagement.
- apply for other scholarships and bursaries, including ones associated with travel, as long as you're allowed to under the conditions of the other scholarship and under our Industry sponsored student scholarships policy.
2013: CSP $4200 (indicative) per Semester (48 credit points) (subject to annual review)
Student Services and Amenities Fee
You'll need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
These scholarships are available for this course:
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Information Technology - Dean's Scholars Program
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6.
- Checked important dates.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements.
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support.
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (418002) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
