First published 8 July 2025
Interested in cybersecurity or AI? Looking at studying for a career in computing? QUT has launched seven new future-focussed undergraduate majors to cover every much in-demand area of the IT industry.
The QUT Bachelor of Information Technology’s new majors will be showcased at QUT Open Day on 27 July in two seminars and opportunities to ask questions and discuss with experts teaching this course in the information tents at Gardens Point campus.
The majors are offered from semester one, 2026 and are*:
Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence: equips you with the knowledge and skills in AI and Machine Learning (ML) principles, data analytics, ML techniques, and generative AI.
- Cyber Security: develops your skills to protect computer systems and networks from cyber threats.
- Business Analysis and IT Management: provides you with a comprehensive understanding of IT's role in business, focusing on identifying needs, developing business cases, and creating actionable plans for business solutions.
- Computer Science: offers students a broad education in information technology, including programming, algorithms, data structures, networks, and operating systems.
- Enterprise Computing: provides you with the integrated knowledge and skills for delivering digital solutions to businesses, focusing on enterprise systems like Salesforce and SAP.
- Process Analytics and Automation: skills you on designing, modelling, and implementing automated processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Software Development: provides you with skills and knowledge for the dynamic field of software development, covering programming principles, web computing, enterprise systems, algorithms, and cloud computing.
The seminars are held at 9am and 12pm in P block, room P421, at Gardens Point.
QUT head of School of Information Systems Professor Alistair Barros said the new majors were based on feedback from IT industry leaders and reflected current market demand.
“QUT has the largest work-integrated learning program to connect students to more than 100 industry partners, business and government organisations,” he said.
QUT School of Computer Science head of school Professor Raja Jurdak said the new majors were designed to reflect the diverse areas in Information Technology and the importance of students specialising in these areas for career readiness.
“For example, the new AI major prepares students for a world where automation and AI are central to all industry sectors,” Professor Jurdak said.
“The new cyber security major trains the next generation of security specialists that can protect our IT systems and critical infrastructure.”
Justice
The School of Justice has three new majors for the Bachelor of Justice. They are:
- Investigations and Intelligence
- Criminology and Violence Prevention
- Policy, Politics and Social Reform.
QUT School of Justice head of school Professor John Scott said the new majors would focus on investigations in and out of the criminal justice system, violence prevention and how to evaluate and write effective policy.
“Students in the new majors will use the latest technology to enable complex investigations,” Professor Scott said.
“Or they will learn to prevent crime and stop the cycle of violence to keep families and communities safe, or how to support vulnerable communities to make a difference at the highest levels.
“Students will also have the opportunity to choose two of these three majors, for greater impact.”
Three seminars on these new majors will be held at the Kelvin Grove campus at 9am and at 1pm in N Block, level 5, room 519; and at 11am in W Block, level 2, room 201.
Robotics
If robotics is your jam, visit one of Australia’s leading robotics research institutes, QUT’s Centre for Robotics at S Block, levels 9 and 11 on Gardens Point campus, to see the latest research and technology innovations and have a chance to meet the Centre’s director, Professor Michael Milford.
Health
For students considering a career in Health, look out for these activities:
- The Sports careers tent features exercise science and podiatry on the Kelvin Grove campus
- Biomedical sciences and genomics showcase in H Block on Kelvin Grove campus
- Pharmacy tent and activities at the Gardens Point campus
- Biomedical sciences and research showcase in Q Block on the Gardens Point campus.
* subject to final university approval
For more information on QUT Open Day 2025, Sunday, 27 July, 9am to 3pm, and to create your planner click here.
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