Program overview
There’s never been a more exciting time to study IT.
We’re on the cusp of an AI-powered revolution which is reshaping industries, redefining jobs, and creating opportunities we can’t yet imagine.
Our Bachelor of Information Technology is flexible, future-focused, and shaped by industry so you graduate with practical, job-ready skills.
Throughout your studies, you’ll learn from world‑leading researchers and industry guest lecturers with experience in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, eco-acoustics, cyber security, inclusive technologies, and human-computer interaction. As part of your course, you'll solve a real-world problem for an industry client and present your work at showcase events where employers come to discover emerging tech talent.
You'll be recognised nationally as a next-gen IT professional ready to drive disruptive technologies. This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), ensuring you meet national standards for professional IT practice.
To take your career even further, complete an additional year of study and graduate with a combined Bachelor of Information Technology / Master of Data Science degree.
What to expect
You’ll start by building a strong foundation in your first year, giving you time to discover what you enjoy and where your strengths lie before choosing your path.
Then choose from one of seven new, industry-informed majors, each designed to prepare you for the challenges of tomorrow’s tech landscape, available for study from Semester 1, 2026.
Program overview
There’s never been a more exciting time to study IT.
We’re on the cusp of an AI-powered revolution which is reshaping industries, redefining jobs, and creating opportunities we can’t yet imagine.
Our Bachelor of Information Technology is flexible, future-focused, and shaped by industry so you graduate with practical, job-ready skills.
Throughout your studies, you’ll learn from world‑leading researchers and industry guest lecturers with experience in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, eco-acoustics, cyber security, inclusive technologies, and human-computer interaction. As part of your course, you'll solve a real-world problem for an industry client and present your work at showcase events where employers come to discover emerging tech talent.
You'll be recognised nationally as a next-gen IT professional ready to drive disruptive technologies. This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), ensuring you meet national standards for professional IT practice.
To take your career even further, complete an additional year of study and graduate with a combined Bachelor of Information Technology / Master of Data Science degree.
Your information technology degree features common units in the first year, giving you the opportunity to explore the full range of information technology majors before you choose your career specialisation.
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Analysis and IT Management)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Science)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Enterprise Computing)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Process Analytics and Automation)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)
Course pathway options
Graduates of the course/s listed below will be automatically offered a place in the Bachelor of Information Technology.
Why QUT
Hands-on learning
Gain skills and confidence for your career with a curriculum that prioritises hands-on learning and real industry projects.
Build your network
Connect with motivated professionals and learn from award-winning lecturers who are experts in their field.
Industry experience
Gain experience with leading organisations through our work-integrated learning program.
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.
Final year student reflections
The final year capstone project allows IT and games students to develop a solution to a real industry problem and showcase their projects at the end-of-year showcase and networking event. In 2024, 217 students worked with 48 industry partners across 56 team projects.
"You have so many options - you can specialise in anything."
Hear QUT information technology students, Beverley and Lucas, share their study highlights and top tips on how to tailor your degree with minors and majors to suit your interests, where to get support with your studies, and how to make friends at uni.
Kanu's story
Westpac Young Technologist Kanu Agarwal studied a double degree in mathematics and computer science at QUT. She now works as an Associate Data Scientist at Westpac and is driven to encourage more women and girls to pursue careers in STEM.
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.
QUT Outstanding Alumni Award winner
'I’m currently working at Gremlin in the US as a Principal Site Reliability Engineering. I break systems on purpose and make them more resilient—that’s chaos engineering. When I was a little girl, I got on the internet and thought it was the most boring place ever because it wasn’t made for 11-year-old girls. I thought, hey, I should build things on here. Tech is never going away. Why not be a pioneer in a really exciting space? That’s the coolest thing ever.'
Real-world opportunities
'The internship I undertook while studying gave me an opportunity I would not have expected. The experience was challenging, exciting and motivating. It helped me develop my technical skills and understand how knowledge translates from university to the real world.'
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.
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
Embracing adaptability
'The dynamic nature of the IT field is what drew me to pursue the Bachelor of Information Technology at QUT, with a focus on the Information Systems major. Embracing constant change, this program aligns with my belief that adaptability is crucial in navigating the evolving technological landscape. I see it as an opportunity to not only gain theoretical knowledge in the fusion of technical expertise with business acumen, but also to develop practical skills to help me translate my ideas into impactful solutions.'
Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology student
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
QUT Outstanding Alumni Award winner
'I’m currently working at Gremlin in the US as a Principal Site Reliability Engineering. I break systems on purpose and make them more resilient—that’s chaos engineering. When I was a little girl, I got on the internet and thought it was the most boring place ever because it wasn’t made for 11-year-old girls. I thought, hey, I should build things on here. Tech is never going away. Why not be a pioneer in a really exciting space? That’s the coolest thing ever.'
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