Bachelors of Information Technology/Arts (BInfTech/BA)
Information valid for students commencing 2009
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2231
Faculties
Arts Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Information Technology/Arts:
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Information Technology/Arts:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
BInfTech: Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B is recommended.
BA: Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English.
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 program rules, the Bachelor of Information Technology course list and the Bachelor of Arts 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
Documentation, applications and changes of preferences must be lodged with QTAC 14 days before the offer round for guaranteed inclusion. Further details are on the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au).
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
BInfTech: Manager, Academic Administration, EAIT Faculty; BA: Faculty of Arts
Email: admin@eait.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4777
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2009)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2231
Faculties
Arts Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Information Technology/Arts:
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Information Technology/Arts:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
BInfTech: Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B is recommended.
BA: Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 027273G
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 program rules, the Bachelor of Information Technology course list and the Bachelor of Arts 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 Recruitment Manager
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelors of Information Technology/Arts?
The Bachelor of Information Technology includes many features designed to make study attractive and engaging to students while producing graduates tailored to meet the needs of industry. This degree offers hands-on, project-focused study as well as a chance to do a 'sandwich' period of workplace experience. Students can either follow standard study plans or create their own plans to meet study and career goals to target particular interests.
What you can study
Graduates will have in-depth knowledge and be prepared for leadership in the information technology profession. Graduates will display effective communication skills, independence and creativity, critical judgment and ethical and social understanding. The objective of the Bachelor of Information Technology is to train students in- * the study of digital computer systems and their applications * the ability to process data or information in order to solve problems * the study of programming languages, algorithms and information structures. The Bachelor of Arts program aims to provide graduates with strongly developed skills in the key performance areas of written communication, problem solving, critical thinking and interpersonal understanding.
Course Lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Information Technology/Arts :
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 Arts
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Studies Major
- Ancient History/History Major
- Anthropology Extended Major
- Archaeology Extended Major
- Art History Extended Major
- Asian Studies Major
- Chinese Extended Major
- Communication and Cultural Studies Major
- Criminology Major
- Drama Extended Major
- Economics Extended Major
- English Extended Major
- Film and Television Studies-BA Major
- French Extended Major
- German Extended Major
- Governance & Public Policy Major
- History Extended Major
- Indonesian Major
- International Relations Extended Major
- Islamic Studies Major
- Italian Major
- Japanese Extended Major
- Korean Major
- Linguistics Extended Major
- Logic Major
- Mathematics Extended Major
- Media Studies Extended Major
- Music Extended Major
- Peace and Conflict Studies Extended Major
- Philosophy Extended Major
- Political Science Extended Major
- Psychology Extended Major
- Russian Major
- Sociology Extended Major
- Spanish Extended Major
- Sports Studies Extended Major
- Studies in Religion Extended Major
- Women's Studies Major
- Writing Major
Bachelor of 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
BInfTech: Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B is recommended.
BA: Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
BInfTech: Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B is recommended.
BA: Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 027273G
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 program rules, the Bachelor of Information Technology course list and the Bachelor of Arts 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 program rules, the Bachelor of Information Technology course list and the Bachelor of Arts 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 Bachelors of Information Technology/Arts
Careers
Career opportunities for Bachelor of Information Technology graduates are extensive because 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. Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts graduates go on to many areas of employment. It will depend on the area of study undertaken, since some are specialised areas that lead in specific directions - such as Psychology, Journalism, or Languages. Other fields are general training for professional or semi-professional careers in business, government or teaching.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Computer Society
Program rules for the Bachelors of Information Technology/Arts
To complete the Bachelors of Information Technology/Arts
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelors of Information Technology/Arts, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #64 comprising
- #32 from the BInfTech List including #20 for Part A compulsory and #12 from Part B in accordance with the BInfTech program requirements; and
- #32 from the BA List including -
- two single majors; or
- one double major; and the balance from courses in Part A or Part B or both.
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.
