Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) is a one-year program of advanced courses that will teach students how to plan and write a research project that addresses a specific question. This program is designed to help students become respected leaders in the field, advance the boundaries of knowledge, and develop specialized competence and expertise in information technology that can be applied to various career opportunities.

Program Highlights

• Delve deeper into studies and follow research passion, working closely with leading researchers and academics.
• Complete high-level coursework that will help undertake a challenging research project while expanding understanding of key research topics.
• Take advantage of state-of-the-art technical facilities at disposal, including 10 specialist computer labs with 24-hour student access.

How You'll Learn

Learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses chosen. These include:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Work placements
• Research experience
• Laboratory work
• Workshops

What You'll Study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. A sample of the courses that could be studied in this program includes:

• Computer Science Research Project
• Advanced Topics in Security
• Advanced Human-Computer Interaction
• Advanced Embedded Systems

Career Possibilities

The program prepares students for their first job and beyond. Some of the careers students could be on their way to include:

• Information technology officer
• Banking system administrator
• Field technician
• Cyber security development manager
• Intelligence analyst

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in information technology or computer science.
• If the qualification is other than the Bachelor of Information Technology from UQ, students must have successfully completed specific discipline content in their tertiary studies, including:
  • 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
• A grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in the previous qualification.
• A bachelor's degree awarded more than 5 years prior to admission will not be considered.

Minimum Entry Score

The minimum entry score is subject to change and should be used as a guide. The score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.
• 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.

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative Annual Fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Fees will vary according to selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

• Domestic: $9,540 (2026)
• International: AUD $58,056 (2026)

Government Assistance

• 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

Students may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships.

How to Apply

Applying Online

All international 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.
• Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept the offer as early as possible.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

For support with applying – or if there are any questions about university life – get in touch with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit.