Overview

If you want to build your knowledge of current and emerging IT concepts and techniques, the two-year Master of Information Technology program offered at the University of Queensland will advance your skills in web and software development, information systems and research, and other aspects of IT.

You'll complete compulsory and elective courses that cover a diversity of topics from introductory to advanced level, in areas including programming, information systems, networks, user-centred design, and more.

You'll undertake a research project that addresses a specific topic or problem from information technology or interaction design. And you'll be involved in all aspects of research, from defining a topic and methodology to presenting your results.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Information design lead

Solutions architect

IT manager

Scrum master

Relationship manager

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Advanced Software Engineering

Design Computing Studio 1 - Interactive Technology

Human-Computer Interaction

Relational Database Systems

Discrete Mathematics

Operating Systems Architecture

Artificial Intelligence

Compilers and Interpreters

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Electronics & Embedded Technology Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences View 63 other Masters in Computer Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 080723B

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a field other than information technology, computer science, software/computer engineering, interaction design or multimedia design.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Your bachelor's degree must not contain more than 5 information technology or computer science discipline related courses.

English language requirements

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

53760 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53760 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

9315 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9315 AUD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Brisbane

1402 - 2528 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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