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Careers in technology

Embrace the future. Create it now.

3D printed rocket engines

See how a bunch of UQ students are shaking up the space industry and designing sustainable solutions.

Watch Discover what you could achieve with a career in technology on YouTube.

Your technology career

Investigate

Look at new ways to approach problems and find solutions.

Test

Determine if your theories and ideas are viable through thorough testing.

Share

Help humanity to continue advancing by sharing your knowledge and creations.

Are you suited to technology career?

You might enjoy a career in technology if you are:

  • curious
  • analytical
  • perseverant
  • systematic
  • detail-oriented
  • resourceful
  • a strong collaborator

Careers in technology

Different types of careers in technology include:

  • Software developer
  • Medical device engineer
  • Sound technician
  • Business analyst
  • Cyber security specialist
  • Data scientist
  • Machine learning engineer

A growing industry 

According to the Australian Government, Australia will need another 650,000 tech workers by 2030. 

How to start a career in technology

Studying one of these programs after high school will help prepare you for an exciting and rewarding career in technology.

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Biotechnology

Translate innovative scientific ideas into commercially viable products and technologies.

Bachelor of Biotechnology
Students in financial trading simulation.

Commerce

Improve business performance by managing business information systems and data analytics.

Bachelor of Commerce
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Communication

Stay abreast of constantly evolving, data driven media technologies and how they’re used to consume news.

Bachelor of Communication
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Computer science

Design, develop and analyse computer-based systems to shape the digital future.

Bachelor of Computer Science
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Engineering

Explore advancements in AI, robotics, automated industrial machinery and avionics.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
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Information technology

Learn how to create games, apps, digital tools and systems used in everyday life.

Bachelor of Information Technology

Looking for something different?

Technology is the backbone of many industries. See what other programs could help you prepare for a career in this field.

Browse all undergraduate programs

Technology in action at UQ

Discover how we’re taking technology to the next level.

Lifesaving vests for firefighters

Monitoring overexertion in firefighters by enhancing their protective gear.

Read about how we're fighting fire with science

Tiny giant robots

Discovering new ways to manufacture robots so they’re affordable for everyday people.

Read about Dr Pauline's robots

Microscopic superconducting hardware

Creating circulators smaller than human hair for quantum computers.

Read about Queensland’s first quantum technology startup