Program Overview

Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development) is a three-year full-time or six-year part-time course that prepares students for high-impact roles in the tech industry. The course is co-designed with industry and focuses on practical experience, agile development, and DevOps practices.

Course Overview

• Gain practical experience in front-end and back-end development, building and deploying scalable applications using cloud platforms.
• Learn algorithm design, software architecture, and systems analysis to create high-performing, efficient software.
• Prepare for careers in software engineering, game development, QA testing, cyber security, and DevOps.
• Graduate with technical expertise, teamwork experience, and a portfolio of software projects to showcase to employers.

Course Structure

The course consists 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

Admission Requirements

• ATAR/selection rank threshold: 70.00
• Assumed knowledge: English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C), and General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
• Year 12 early offer scheme: Eligible for current Queensland Year 12 students
• Guaranteed advanced standing: Available through QUT College Diplomas

Fees

• 2026 fees: CSP $9,600 per year full-time (96 credit points) for domestic students, and $44,800 per year full-time (96 credit points) for international students
• Student services and amenities fees: Additional fees may apply

Scholarships

• International Merit Scholarship: Available for international undergraduate and postgraduate students based on academic performance
• International Talent Scholarship: Covers tuition fees for international students based on prior academic achievements

Career Outcomes

Graduates are qualified for a wide range of roles, including:

• Software developer
• Web developer
• Mobile app developer
• Full-stack developer
• QA engineer
• DevOps engineer
• Security engineer
• Game developer
• Solution architect
• Systems engineer

Related Courses

• Bachelor of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence)
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Analysis and IT Management)
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Enterprise Computing)
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Process Analytics and Automation)
• Bachelor of Data Science
• Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments
• Master of Cyber Security
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Graduate Certificate in Business Process Management
• Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
• Master of Artificial Intelligence
• Master of Information Technology
• Master of Philosophy

Double Degrees

• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Creative Industries/Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)/Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments/Bachelor of Mathematics
• Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
• Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Mathematics
• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments
• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Information Technology