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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.
Future-ready IT careers
Technology is evolving faster than ever, and IT professionals are driving smarter systems, automation, and innovation. Experts from QUT, SAP, Microsoft, and Flight Centre highlight how AI, cyber security, and quantum computing are transforming industries and careers.
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.
Future-ready IT careers
Technology is evolving faster than ever, and IT professionals are driving smarter systems, automation, and innovation. Experts from QUT, SAP, Microsoft, and Flight Centre highlight how AI, cyber security, and quantum computing are transforming industries and careers.
Highlights
- Gain practical experience in both front-end and back-end development, plus build and deploy scalable applications using cloud platforms.
- Use agile and DevOps practices to collaborate in teams and develop software that solves real problems.
- 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.
- Untap endless career progression. Start out as a developer and grow into roles such as solution architect, project manager, or CIO.
- Graduate with technical expertise, teamwork experience, and a portfolio of software projects to showcase to employers.
Highlights
- Gain practical experience in both front-end and back-end development, plus build and deploy scalable applications using cloud platforms.
- Use agile and DevOps practices to collaborate in teams and develop software that solves real problems.
- 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.
- Untap endless career progression. Start out as a developer and grow into roles such as solution architect, project manager, or CIO.
- Graduate with technical expertise, teamwork experience, and a portfolio of software projects to showcase to employers.
Why choose this course?
Software and application development is one of Australia’s fastest-growing job areas, with over 40,000 job openings projected over the next five years (Labour Market Insights). The Software Development major gives you the essential skills to thrive in one of the most in-demand tech fields. You’ll gain a strong foundation in programming principles, algorithms, software engineering, web development, cloud computing, and enterprise systems. Throughout your studies, you'll learn to design, build, and deploy innovative, efficient, and scalable software using modern development tools and best practices.
From responsive web applications built with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React, to full-stack enterprise systems and cloud-based solutions, you'll graduate with hands-on experience that mirrors industry expectations. You’ll learn agile development and DevOps practices, working in collaborative teams to build high-quality, maintainable software. You’ll also develop a deep understanding of the entire software development lifecycle, from analysing business needs to testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance, preparing you for the full spectrum of roles in today’s software-driven world.
Why choose this course?
The Software Development major gives you the essential skills to thrive in one of the most in-demand tech fields. You’ll gain a strong foundation in programming principles, algorithms, software engineering, web development, cloud computing, and enterprise systems. Throughout your studies, you'll learn to design, build, and deploy innovative, efficient, and scalable software using modern development tools and best practices.
From responsive web applications built with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React, to full-stack enterprise systems and cloud-based solutions, you'll graduate with hands-on experience that mirrors industry expectations. You’ll learn agile development and DevOps practices, working in collaborative teams to build high-quality, maintainable software. You’ll also develop a deep understanding of the entire software development lifecycle, from analysing business needs to testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance, preparing you for the full spectrum of roles in today’s software-driven world.
Explore this course
In your first year, you’ll complete your common IT units, including an introduction to computer systems, learning design and software development principles, and developing databases. You’ll also learn programming principles.
The Software Development Major consists of 72 credit points of compulsory units. The core units include Object-Oriented Programming and Design, Web Computing, Algorithms and Complexity, Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, and Software Engineering for Enterprise Systems.
Your final year is your opportunity to showcase your skills with a major project. Your project will be for a real-world client and will be unveiled at the IT and Games Showcase, held at the end of the year.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates of this major are in high demand across every sector. You’ll be qualified for a wide range of roles including software developer, web developer, mobile app developer, front-end or back-end developer, or full-stack developer. You could also specialise as a QA engineer, DevOps engineer, security engineer, or game developer.
As you gain experience, you may progress into project management, system architecture, or solution architecture roles. With leadership experience, career paths can lead to senior executive roles such as Chief Information Officer (CIO) or Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Software development is a constantly evolving field, offering endless opportunities to innovate, solve real-world problems, and build technologies that make a difference.
Possible careers
- Applications developer
- Chief information officer
- Chief technology officer
- DevOps engineer
- Full-stack developer
- Games developer
- Quality engineer
- Software developer
- Solution architect
- Systems engineeer
- Web developer
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total 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, made up of:
- a Second Major (72 credit points) and an elective (12 credit points), or
- a Minor (48 credit points) and electives (36 credit points).
Progression options for your study plan
There are two progression options available, both starting with the same first semester units.
You can choose the pathway that best suits your interests and goals:
Option 1: Common first year
This option allows you to complete a set of foundational core units in your first year before selecting your major. This is the ideal choice if you would like more time to explore your interests before committing to a specific area of study.
Option 2: Major starts in first year
In this option, you begin studying units from your chosen major in your first year. This progression option is suitable if you already know which major you would like to pursue and want to build expertise from the first year.
Regardless of your choice, both options are designed to support a smooth progression through your course.
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total 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, made up of:
- a Second Major (72 credit points) and an elective (12 credit points), or
- a Minor (48 credit points) and electives (36 credit points).
Progression options for your study plan
There are two progression options available, both starting with the same first semester units.
You can choose the pathway that best suits your interests and goals:
Option 1: Common first year
This option allows you to complete a set of foundational core units in your first year before selecting your major. This is the ideal choice if you would like more time to explore your interests before committing to a specific area of study.
Option 2: Major starts in first year
In this option, you begin studying units from your chosen major in your first year. This progression option is suitable if you already know which major you would like to pursue and want to build expertise from the first year.
Regardless of your choice, both options are designed to support a smooth progression through your course.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2026.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- IN01
- QTAC code
- 418801
- CRICOS code
- 012656E
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- Online
- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- 3 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme
Helping you to get into your course
If you don't think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course, you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:
QUT College Diplomas
As a QUT College Diploma in Entrepreneurship (information technology pathway), Esports (information technology pathway), or Information Technology graduate you will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Information Technology within one week after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive up to 1.0 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time).
Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Esports
Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Information Technology
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2025
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
94.35
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Selection rank
99.75
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
79.30
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Selection rank
81.30
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
64.60
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Selection rank
70.55
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Assumed knowledge
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
|
Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
2026 fees
2026: CSP $9,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $44,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
International Talent Scholarship
A new scholarship for 2026 that covers tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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