Bachelor of Information Technology
at Queensland University of Technology, Queensland.
A three-year, ACS-accredited IT degree at Gardens Point and online with majors from artificial intelligence and computer science to cyber security. No prerequisites; assumed knowledge is English and General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the QUT Bachelor of Information Technology for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70.00 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 70.55 | qtac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students choose from majors in artificial intelligence, business analysis and IT management, computer science, cyber security, enterprise computing, process analytics and automation, and software development. The course covers foundational principles and modern technologies, with students designing, building and maintaining secure IT systems using industry-standard tools.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as software developers, data analysts and cybersecurity analysts across financial services, government and technology firms.
- Common destinations include graduate developer programmes at the major banks, Atlassian, Canva and federal-government technology agencies.
- Many alumni progress into product management, solutions architecture and engineering management roles within five years.
Professional accreditation
- Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Typical first jobs
- Graduate software developer
- Data analyst or business-intelligence analyst
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Systems or network administrator
- Test or quality-assurance engineer
- IT business analyst or support engineer
Graduate starting salary
$65,000 - $78,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
ACS accreditation gives eligibility for ACS membership and international recognition under the Seoul Accord. Graduates work in software, data, cyber security and IT consulting, or continue to Honours.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Logical problem solvers who enjoy building things
- Students comfortable learning new languages and tools
- People who like collaborative, project-based work
- Those interested in technology, data or security
- Self-directed learners who debug and iterate patiently
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths, logic and abstraction
- Those uncomfortable with continuous self-teaching of new tools
- People wanting minimal screen and computer time
- Anyone who avoids team projects and presentations
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Information Technology as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Queensland University of Technology website and on QTAC before applying.