Bachelor of Information Technology-003401C

Bachelor of Information Technology

Central Queensland University (CQU)

CRICOS CodeCRICOS Code:003401C
Course TypeCourse Type:Bachelor Degree
Central Queensland University (CQU)
Priority 2 (Medium)
Places nearly full (not over-allocated)|Visa Approval Time: 4-8 weeks queuing for processing
Data updated: 2025-11-13
2026
  • Total Tuition Fee110,160 AUD
  • Fee Per Academic Year36,720 AUD
  • Course Duration3.0 Year (156 weeks)
  • Last Updated07-11-2025
Introduction
Kickstart your IT career with our Bachelor of Information Technology and benefit from real-world experience and the support of our experienced course leaders. Develop in-demand industry skills valued by employers through authentic learning experiences. Accredited by the Australian Computer Society and designed in consultation with industry, you can choose to major in Application Development, Business Analysis, or Cyber Security. Customise your studies further with a wide range of minors, offering depth in complementary disciplines and aligning with emerging IT fields to align with your career aspirations.Within this highly practical degree, you'll develop a broad foundation of IT knowledge and skills, plus gain access to work-integrated learning opportunities that prepare you for a successful IT career. Designed with input from our industry partners, benefit from innovative, up-to-date and industry-relevant units, as well as in-built practical experiences.During your studies, your core units will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of key IT and computer-based systems areas. From your second term, you will begin to study units from your chosen major. You also have the choice of a minor that complements your major and career aspirations which reflect emerging fields and industry demands within the IT sector are available.Decide what suits you with either a project or internship in your final year. If you choose the capstone project unit, you'll enhance your collaboration skills in the production of project management artefacts typically required of a small-scale commercial project appropriate to your major. Alternatively, the internship allows you to gain real-world experience before you graduate and multiply your professional networks.
Course LinkCourse Link:https://www.cqu.edu.au/courses/700194/bachelor-of-information-technology?audience=INTERNATIONAL
Key Dates
2025
2026
  • Start Date03-10
  • Start Date07-14
  • Start Date11-10

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IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
5.5
Speaking
5.5
Reading
5.5
Writing
5.5
Overall
6.0

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Campus:Cairns C.Q.U. Campus Campus
Address:42 Abbott St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Postcode:4870
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Address:Level 1, 538 Flinders St, Townsville, QLD 4810
Postcode:4810
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Address:160 Ann St, BRISBANE, QLD 4000
Postcode:4000
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Address:554 Yaamba Rd, Norman Gardens, QLD 4701
Postcode:4701
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