Bachelor of Information Technology (BInfTech)
Information valid for students commencing 2011
Duration
3 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2011
Semester 1 (06 Mar, 2011)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2011)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2230
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B.
Additional application information
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 Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Manager, Academic Administration, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Email: admin@eait.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4777
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2011
Semester 1 (06 Mar, 2011)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2011)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2230
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 001952K
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
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 UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Information Technology?
Students study information & communications technology (ICT) for a variety of reasons - to be a computing professional, to use ICT to be a better scientist, or to empower themselves to better understand the technology behind many of today's careers. Increasingly, employers see an ICT qualification as a sign of academic well-roundedness. ICT drives innovations such as the human genome project, vaccine research, environmental modelling, and games design. Emerging areas include electronic security, earth simulation (related to the mining boom) and bioinformatics. Independent job market surveys show that demand for graduates is escalating, along with salaries. Industry is concerned about a shortage of talent.
What you can study
The BInfTech builds on a solid foundation in software and hardware and through flexible study plans allows students to specialise if desired. Examples of available majors include bioinformatics, computer systems and networks, software design, scientific computing, information security, enterprise information systems and games modelling.
With teaching informed by the latest research, the program is project-focused. Students study programming languages, algorithms and information structure and develop the ability to process data or information in order to solve problems. Besides technical skills, students learn team dynamics, presentation skills and project management. There is significant industry input and opportunities for industry placements and internships. It is possible to gain credit for industrial certification courses licensed by major commercial software developers.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Information Technology.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bioinformatics Dual Major
- Computer Systems and Networks Major
- Enterprise Information Systems Dual Major
- Games Modelling Extended Major
- Health Informatics Dual Major
- Human-Computer Interaction Major
- Information Security Extended Major
- Scientific Computing Extended Major
- Software Design Major
- Software Information Systems Major
Dual degree programs for the Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelors of Business Management/Information Technology
- Bachelors of Commerce/Information Technology
- Bachelors of Information Technology/Science
- Bachelors of Information Technology/Arts
- Bachelors of Engineering/Information Technology
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B.
Additional application information
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 001952K
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
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
Careers
Graduates find employment in a range of organisations. Some specific careers available include:
# Computer programmer
# Software consultant
# Information technology applications specialist
# Computer science researcher
# Systems analyst
# Systems developer
# Systems designer
# Systems software programmer
# Systems architect
# Software designer
# Software engineer
# Project Manager
# Technology manager
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Computer Society
Program rules for the Bachelor of Information Technology
To complete the Bachelor of Information Technology
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Information Technology, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
Program 2230: A student is required to complete #48 comprising:
- #32 from Parts A and B of the BInfTech list, consisting of
- all of Part A ;
- #8 from Part B; and
- the balance from Part B or C or from other undergraduate courses approved by the Executive Dean.
For further information on study plans, refer to the School of ITEE's website.
Program 2250: (Interaction Design)
A student is required to complete #48 comprising:
- #32 from Part F of the BInfTech list; and
- the balance from Parts A or C or from other undergraduate courses approved by the Executive Dean.
For further information on study plans, refer to the School of ITEE's website.
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.
