Bachelor of Information Technology
at University of Southern Queensland, Queensland.
An Australian Computer Society accredited IT degree covering software development, data, networks, cybersecurity and human-computer interaction. Most providers include a capstone industry project.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Information Technology. We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official QTAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year is a programming and computing foundation: introductory programming, problem solving and software development, database fundamentals, web development, networking and ICT professionalism. UniSQ delivers IT on campus at Toowoomba, Springfield and Ipswich and fully online, so a large share of students study externally while working in regional Queensland. Second year develops a chosen major such as software development, cybersecurity, data analytics, networking and systems administration or applied computer science. Object-oriented programming, web frameworks, systems analysis and database design get more rigorous, with applied and project-based subjects throughout. Third year features a major industry-engaged capstone project on a real client brief, advanced major subjects and electives. ACS accreditation means graduates can apply for Australian Computer Society professional membership and a skills assessment. Many students complete a work-integrated learning placement or internship in their final year.
Example first-year subjects
- Introduction to Programming
- Problem Solving and Software Development
- Database Fundamentals
- Web Development
- Networking Fundamentals
- ICT Professional Practice
How you will be assessed
- Programming assignments and code submissions
- Final exams worth 40 to 60 per cent in foundation subjects
- Group software-development projects
- Database and SQL assignments
- Capstone industry project deliverables
- Online labs, quizzes and weekly worksheets
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
- ACS Professional accredited
Typical first jobs
- Graduate software developer or programmer
- Cybersecurity or security operations analyst
- Data or business analyst
- Network or systems administrator
- IT support or service-desk engineer
- Web or application developer
- Junior systems or business analyst in government or council
Graduate starting salary
$65,000 - $78,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Most graduates move into graduate developer, analyst, support and cybersecurity roles with regional employers, government agencies, councils, agribusiness and tech firms, with many working remotely. Postgraduate options at UniSQ include the Master of Information Technology, Master of Data Science, Master of Cyber Security and graduate certificates for short specialisations, many available online. Honours is available for research-leaning students.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who already enjoy coding or building things on the side
- Patient problem-solvers willing to debug for hours
- Self-starters who join hackathons and open-source projects
- Online learners who can stay disciplined with practical work
- Students keen to chase internships and placements
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths and logical problem-solving
- Those who want a humanities-style essay-based course
- People who refuse to debug or learn new languages on the job
- Students looking for a regulated profession with a single licence
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the University of Southern Queensland handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/usq/bachelor-of-information-technology.