Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

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.

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.

Your courses 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.