Duration

1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2024

Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024)
Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)

Program level

Undergraduate

Units

16

Faculty

Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Attendance mode

In Person

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours).

AQF level

AQF level 8

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to Apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Closing Date

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.

Apply Online

Enquiries for Australian students

Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 4777

Web:

Duration

1 Year full-time

Commencing 2024

Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024)
Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)

Program level

Undergraduate

Units

16

Faculty

Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Attendance mode

In Person

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours).

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.

CRICOS Code: 082962D

English Proficiency

IELTS Academic - 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 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.

view the English proficiency policy.

AQF level

AQF level 8

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Closing Date

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.

Apply Online

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web:

Enquire online

Why study the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)?

The honours program involves intensive thesis work, usually with a research component. Links to industry in thesis work are encouraged. A student must take #16 from the Bachelor of Information Technology(Honours) course list.

What you can study

Graduates will have in-depth knowledge and be prepared for leadership in the information technology profession. Graduates will be prepared for practice in a world of accelerating change and also have a thorough understanding with depth and accuracy of the impact of information technology within an organisation, with society at large, and a detailed appreciation of the impact of information technology on the global scale. In addition, graduates will display effective communication skills, independence and creativity, critical judgment and ethical and social understanding.

Courses and requirements

See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours).

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Honours

Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

See the Study at UQ website for admissions information

How to Apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Apply Online

Closing date

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.

Entry requirements for International students

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.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 082962D

English proficiency

IELTS Academic - 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 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.

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Apply Online

Closing date

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.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

What you can do with a Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

Careers

Career opportunities are extensive given that computer usage is almost universal. Graduates are likely to find employment in government, commercial enterprises, industrial organisations, computer manufacturers, public utilities, local authorities, universities, or as private consultants.

Program rules for the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

To complete the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

To graduate with a Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.