Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
Overview
UQ's highly regarded Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) is a one-year program of advanced courses that will teach you how to plan and write a research project that addresses a specific question.
Become a respected leader in the field, advance the boundaries of knowledge and develop specialised competence and expertise in information technology that can be applied to any number of career opportunities.
Your courses will cover computer science, software engineering, design and information systems, and you'll collaborate with teachers involved in specialist research areas including complex and intelligent systems, security and surveillance, and interaction design.
You can also link your research project with an industry placement to further develop your communication skills, independence, creativity and professional ethics.
You'll find the school's amenities are second to none, with more than 400 Windows, Unix and Apple workstations, approximately 20 specialist computer labs, and dedicated IT and engineering support staff to ensure your study and research is successful.
Get your ideas noticed
- Use your advanced skill set and qualifications to set yourself apart in the job market, or as a stepping stone to a career in research, industry, or academia.
- Publish or patent your research and open doors to future research or industry jobs.
Program highlights
- Delve deeper into your studies and follow your research passion, working closely with leading researchers and academics.
- Complete high-level coursework that will help you undertake a challenging research project while expanding your understanding of key research topics.
- Take advantage of state-of-the-art technical facilities at your disposal, including 10 specialist computer labs with 24-hour student access.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Computer Science Research Project
- Advanced Topics in Security
- Advanced Human-Computer Interaction
- Advanced Embedded Systems
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Information technology officer
- Banking system administrator
- Field technician
- Cyber security development manager
- Intelligence analyst
Average annual salary range
Security Consultant
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Average annual salary range
Intelligence Analyst
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Next steps after graduation
- Our graduates are employed by multinational companies, tech startups and research development organisations in Australia and internationally.
- 100,000 new jobs in the tech sector, but only 49,5000 graduating students to fill them
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in information technology or computer science
If you hold a qualification other than the Bachelor of Information Technology from UQ, you must have successfully completed all of the following discipline content in your tertiary studies:
- algorithms and data structures
- programming, or programming in C or C++ or java (and/or software engineering or object-oriented programming (OOP)
- discrete mathematics
- web/mobile programming or web design
- information systems or database systems
- human-computer interaction
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
A bachelor's degree awarded more than 5 years prior to admission will not be considered.
Prerequisites
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in information technology or computer science
If you hold a qualification other than the Bachelor of Information Technology from UQ, you must have successfully completed all of the following discipline content in your tertiary studies:
- algorithms and data structures
- programming, or programming in C or C++ or java (and/or software engineering or object-oriented programming (OOP)
- discrete mathematics
- web/mobile programming or web design
- information systems or database systems
- human-computer interaction
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
A bachelor's degree awarded more than 5 years prior to admission will not be considered.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$8,948
2024
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$8,948
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $53,760
2024
Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.
AUD $53,760
2025
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) is 2235.
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) is 2235.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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