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I want more infoThe future of tech needs you
Tech is the world's fastest-growing career sector, with demand for IT roles expected to grow at more than double the rate of other jobs. Our Bachelor of Information Technology has been co-designed with industry and prepares you for the high-impact roles shaping the future: from AI and cybersecurity to software development, business analysis, automation and beyond.
Matt's study journey
Matt's passion for problem-solving inspired him to pursue a career in software development. During his second year of uni, his hard work and dedication paid off when he was awarded the HUB24 Technology Scholarship.
'Getting hands-on experience in the industry while also studying at QUT was extremely beneficial and has resulted in me getting a graduate role at HUB24.'
IT graduate, HUB24 Technology Scholarship recipient
On-the-job collaboration
'QUT has many industry connections, especially in the tech space. My degree has helped me learn how to work with my peers, through group work and pair projects. I've found this to be invaluable, as a large part of my career now is working in high-performing teams and being able to quickly troubleshoot challenges that come our way.'
Software engineer, Canva
Vertical upgrade: Master of Data Science
Our Bachelor of Information Technology / Master of Data Science vertical double degree enables you to tackle complex IT challenges using the power of data. With IT and data science expertise, you will be well-prepared for careers in extensive data management, cybersecurity, data systems development, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence.
Career outcome: Software Engineer
'My final-year project, using Unreal Engine 4, made me rethink how I approach my coding to maximise efficiency and function, a valuable skill I need now in my job. I work for a PR firm in the city, creating new technology for their clients. I get to work on some amazing stuff, like augmented reality and smart geolocation. I love the diversity and continue to learn on the job!'
Computer Science alumna, Software Engineer
The future of tech needs you
Tech is the world's fastest-growing career sector, with demand for IT roles expected to grow at more than double the rate of other jobs. Our Bachelor of Information Technology has been co-designed with industry and prepares you for the high-impact roles shaping the future: from AI and cybersecurity to software development, business analysis, automation and beyond.
Engaging directly with industry leaders
'I received an educational grant to attend the AWS Summit in Sydney as part of QUT’s recognition of academic excellence. Attending the AWS Summit allowed me to engage directly with industry leaders and gain valuable insights into emerging technologies. The university’s strong industry partnerships, innovative teaching, and focus on employability give students a real advantage when entering the workforce.'
Bachelor of Information Technology graduate, International Merit Scholarship recipient
Practical learning and industry engagement
'I chose QUT because the university has a strong focus on practical learning and industry engagement. We learn by analysing and working on real-world case studies and simulations, which is extremely helpful with developing problem-solving skills and critical thinking. The projects I have completed were similar to real world projects people in industry would work on. With guided instructions, I created many applications that I would never have expected to complete at such an early stage in my journey at university.'
Bachelor of Information Technology student, International Merit Scholarship recipient
Prepare for the future
'I chose QUT because QUT teaches their students with practical knowledge, which will be helpful when entering the workforce. My course not only teaches me about the technical side of IT but also about managing clients and creating a collaborative environment.'
Bachelor of Information Technology student
Highly up-to-date and relevant
'My IT course is indeed very real world as it covers various professional practices in its units and stays highly up-to-date with the most relevant technologies in the industry, such as machine learning and cloud computing. I really enjoyed the practicality of my units, especially in the more advanced such as my IT Capstone where I had the chance to make my ideas into actual programs. These were some of the most challenging but satisfying units as I really gained valuable skillsets.'
IT and mathematics double degree student
In this course you will
- Learn how to use hardware and software to design and build systems that solve complex problems or issues associated with efficiency, usability, and security.
- Develop skills in software development and networked systems, with the opportunity to specialise in one of the following areas: information security, networks and communications, intelligent systems, data-centric computing, or user experience.
- Understand how a compelling blend of information technology skills and business knowledge shapes industries of the future.
- Get career-ready for roles such as software developer, systems analyst, programmer, mobile application developer, website developer, user experience designer, network administrator, security analyst, computer scientist, systems programmer, or data mining specialist.
- This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) ensuring you're recognised nationally as a next gen IT professional ready to drive disruptive technologies.
- Work on real-world projects with industry partners, gain practical experience through internships or placements, and network with potential employers.
In this course you will
- Learn how to use hardware and software to design and build systems that solve complex problems or issues associated with efficiency, usability, and security.
- Develop skills in software development and networked systems, with the opportunity to specialise in one of the following areas: information security, networks and communications, intelligent systems, data-centric computing, or user experience.
- Understand how a blend of information technology skills and business knowledge shapes industries of the future.
- Get career-ready for roles such as software developer, systems analyst, programmer, mobile application developer, website developer, user experience designer, network administrator, security analyst, computer scientist, systems programmer, or data mining specialist.
- This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) ensuring you're recognised nationally as a next gen IT professional ready to drive disruptive technologies.
- Work on real-world projects with industry partners, gain practical experience through internships or placements, and network with potential employers.
Why choose this course?
A computer science career could be for you if you want to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to creating technologies that have yet to be invented.
Computer science is the scientific and practical approach to computer-based system design, development, and operation. It covers areas ranging from the fundamental principles of computation to tools and techniques for IT system development and evaluation, including identifying and solving systems design issues associated with efficiency, usability, and security.
Computer science applications extend into specialised areas, including mobile computing, artificial intelligence, robotics, and large-scale information management involving information retrieval and web search engines.
QUT rank #11 in Australia and equal #160 in the world for computer science and information systems (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)
Explore this course
In your first year, you’ll complete your common IT units, including an introduction to computer systems, learning design and building principles, and developing databases. You’ll also learn programming principles.
The Computer Science major consists of 72 credit points of compulsory units. Your core units include High Performance and Parallel Computing, Systems Programming, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, and Blockchain Technology.
Throughout the Computer Science major, you will develop application design and development skills and learn discrete structures, software development, and networks. You’ll develop knowledge of advanced concepts of algorithms and complexity.
Your final year is your opportunity to showcase your skills with a major project. Your project will be for a real-world client and will be unveiled at the IT and Games Showcase, held at the end of the year.
Careers and outcomes
Computer science graduates are experienced in software development, familiar with networked systems and understand the underlying foundations of all modern computer-based technologies.
Depending on your choice of study areas, opportunities exist to gain specific expertise in information security, networks and communications, intelligent systems, data-centric computing, or human-computer interaction.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). ACS provides graduates with eligibility for ACS membership, recognition by ACS for certification and migration skills assessment, and international recognition by signatories of the Seoul Accord.
Possible careers
- Computer scientist
- Computer systems engineer
- Data scientist
- Information security specialist
- Mobile app designer
- Network administrator
- Programmer
- Project developer
- Security analyst
- Software developer
- Systems engineer
- Systems programmer
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 288 credit points, made up of:
- Core units - 108 credit points
- A Major - 72 credit points
- QUT You - 24 credit points
- Complementary studies - 84 credit points, made up of:
- a Second Major (72 credit points) and an elective (12 credit points), or
- a Minor (48 credit points) and electives (36 credit points).
Progression options for your study plan
There are two progression options available, both starting with the same first semester units.
You can choose the pathway that best suits your interests and goals:
Option 1: Common first year
This option allows you to complete a set of foundational core units in your first year before selecting your major. This is the ideal choice if you would like more time to explore your interests before committing to a specific area of study.
Option 2: Major starts in first year
In this option, you begin studying units from your chosen major in your first year. This progression option is suitable if you already know which major you would like to pursue and want to build expertise from the first year.
Regardless of your choice, both options are designed to support a smooth progression through your course.
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 288 credit points, made up of:
- Core units - 108 credit points
- A Major - 72 credit points
- QUT You - 24 credit points
- Complementary studies - 84 credit points, made up of:
- a Second Major (72 credit points) and an elective (12 credit points), or
- a Minor (48 credit points) and electives (36 credit points).
Progression options for your study plan
There are two progression options available, both starting with the same first semester units.
You can choose the pathway that best suits your interests and goals:
Option 1: Common first year
This option allows you to complete a set of foundational core units in your first year before selecting your major. This is the ideal choice if you would like more time to explore your interests before committing to a specific area of study.
Option 2: Major starts in first year
In this option, you begin studying units from your chosen major in your first year. This progression option is suitable if you already know which major you would like to pursue and want to build expertise from the first year.
Regardless of your choice, both options are designed to support a smooth progression through your course.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2026.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- IN01
- QTAC code
- 418801
- CRICOS code
- 012656E
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- Online
- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- 3 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme
Helping you to get into your course
If you don't think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course, you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:
QUT College Diplomas
As a QUT College Diploma in Entrepreneurship (information technology pathway), Esports (information technology pathway), or Information Technology graduate you will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Information Technology within one week after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive up to 1.0 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time).
Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Esports
Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Information Technology
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2025
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
94.35
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Selection rank
99.75
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
79.30
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Selection rank
81.30
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
64.60
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Selection rank
70.55
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Assumed knowledge
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
2026 fees
2026: CSP $9,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $44,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
QUT Elite Sport Scholarship
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Sporting excellence
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Oodgeroo Noonuccal Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholarship
The Oodgeroo Scholarship Program promotes the pursuit of Indigenous Australian studies by supporting the education of Indigenous Australians.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian
QUT Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship
A scholarship for innovative individuals who are engaged in their passion for entrepreneurial action.
- Scholarship eligibility
QUT Rising Sports Scholarship
QUT’s high performance offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Sporting excellence
Faculty of Science Scholarship for Women and Non-Binary People
We are committed to supporting people who may face barriers due to their gender and building diverse and inclusive cohorts for careers in science, maths and IT.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance; Women; Non-binary
Faculty of Science Indigenous Australian Scholarship
We are committed to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in science, maths and IT and ensuring students reach their full potential.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian; Academic performance
International Talent Scholarship
A new scholarship for 2026 that covers tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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