Secure a job before graduating

'Since QUT has a lot of practical assignments and study projects, I had hands-on experience solving complex problems through those projects. Joining and contributing to student clubs at QUT helped me boost my interpersonal skills and enhance my network with industry experts. I got full-time job offers through those networks before I had even graduated!'

Huynh Ngoc Tram Nguyen
Software Engineer – Machine Learning

Flexible postgraduate study options

'I chose to study at QUT because of the units and electives, and the ability to customise the course to accommodate the skills I already have and the interests I want to pursue. I currently work in the data science and innovations team at BiTQ whilst researching machine learning and ethical decision-making in ICUs as part of my PhD. My advice for future students is to join student clubs, ask questions, and reach out if you need help. There is lots of support for students.'

Tamara Orth
Data Scientist and PhD candidate

Work with industry partners

'I enjoyed gaining practical knowledge and skills that are directly applicable in real-world scenarios. Specifically, in the Industry Project unit, I undertook a project commissioned by an actual industry partner, which greatly enhanced my capabilities.'

Sua (Sue) Jeong, South Korea
Master of Information Technology student

Flexible unit options

'My favourite part of the Master of Information Technology at QUT is being able to pick and choose a range of units that I’m most interested in. QUT provides students with the flexibility to choose a range of units, but still allows students to develop advanced professional skills once they have chosen their field.'

Ta-Chun (TC) Lin, Taiwan
Master of Information Technology student

Work-integrated learning

Studying human-centred technology design at QUT is all about working with your peers on real-world industry projects, known as work-integrated learning (WIL). In 2024, QUT students joined forces with Dr Priyanka Naidu and William Smith-Stubbs from Mettlesome to delve into digital technologies to enhance mental well-being through mood tracking.


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Secure a job before graduating

'Since QUT has a lot of practical assignments and study projects, I had hands-on experience solving complex problems through those projects. Joining and contributing to student clubs at QUT helped me boost my interpersonal skills and enhance my network with industry experts. I got full-time job offers through those networks before I had even graduated!'

Huynh Ngoc Tram Nguyen
Software Engineer – Machine Learning

Flexible postgraduate study options

'I chose to study at QUT because of the units and electives, and the ability to customise the course to accommodate the skills I already have and the interests I want to pursue. I currently work in the data science and innovations team at BiTQ whilst researching machine learning and ethical decision-making in ICUs as part of my PhD. My advice for future students is to join student clubs, ask questions, and reach out if you need help. There is lots of support for students.'

Tamara Orth
Data Scientist and PhD candidate

Work with industry partners

'I enjoyed gaining practical knowledge and skills that are directly applicable in real-world scenarios. Specifically, in the Industry Project unit, I undertook a project commissioned by an actual industry partner, which greatly enhanced my capabilities.'

Sua (Sue) Jeong, South Korea
Master of Information Technology student

Flexible unit options

'My favourite part of the Master of Information Technology at QUT is being able to pick and choose a range of units that I’m most interested in. QUT provides students with the flexibility to choose a range of units, but still allows students to develop advanced professional skills once they have chosen their field.'

Ta-Chun (TC) Lin, Taiwan
Master of Information Technology student

Work-integrated learning

Studying human-centred technology design at QUT is all about working with your peers on real-world industry projects, known as work-integrated learning (WIL). In 2024, QUT students joined forces with Dr Priyanka Naidu and William Smith-Stubbs from Mettlesome to delve into digital technologies to enhance mental well-being through mood tracking.


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Graduating with full-stack skills

'I chose the Master of Information Technology because it leads me to new and more knowledge in software development. The practical application of the knowledge gained from QUT's curriculum helped me play a crucial role at my workplace streamlining our software development processes and enhancing the efficiency of our systems. I am confident I will be an advanced developer with full-stack skills after I graduate.'

Tan Phat (Lincoln) Tran, Vietnam
Master of Information Technology student, International Merit Scholarship recipient

Keep up with industry

'I chose to study a Master of Information Technology after achievements at my workplace underscored the importance of continuous innovation and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies and industry trends for any leading organisation. My QUT course emphasises teaching practical skills, the learning approach is what is used in industry, and industry projects are incorporated. These opportunities enabled me to interact directly with professionals and acquire practical experience in my area of study.'

Grace (Siu) Ng, Hong Kong
Master of Information Technology student

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Work with industry partners

'I enjoyed gaining practical knowledge and skills that are directly applicable in real-world scenarios. Specifically, in the Industry Project unit, I undertook a project commissioned by an actual industry partner, which greatly enhanced my capabilities.'

Sua (Sue) Jeong, South Korea
Master of Information Technology student

Flexible unit options

'My favourite part of the Master of Information Technology at QUT is being able to pick and choose a range of units that I’m most interested in. QUT provides students with the flexibility to choose a range of units, but still allows students to develop advanced professional skills once they have chosen their field.'

Ta-Chun (TC) Lin, Taiwan
Master of Information Technology student

Modern problem-solving skills

'My course prepares me for the real world because I interact with diverse people, and the projects or assignments that I work on are industry-standard. Our classes deliver real-world situations with unknowns that we brainstorm and deal with to fulfill the requirements of our project.'

Yu-Ying Tang, Taiwan
Master of Information Technology student

Secure a job before graduating

'Since QUT has a lot of practical assignments and study projects, I had hands-on experience solving complex problems through those projects. Joining and contributing to student clubs at QUT helped me boost my interpersonal skills and enhance my network with industry experts. I got full-time job offers through those networks before I had even graduated!'

Huynh Ngoc Tram Nguyen
Software Engineer – Machine Learning

Work-integrated learning

Studying human-centred technology design at QUT is all about working with your peers on real-world industry projects, known as work-integrated learning (WIL). In 2024, QUT students joined forces with Dr Priyanka Naidu and William Smith-Stubbs from Mettlesome to delve into digital technologies to enhance mental well-being through mood tracking.


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Highlights

  • You will gain advanced knowledge based on research practices in at least one Information Technology (IT) discipline and develop the ability to formulate and develop best-practice IT strategies and solutions.
  • As a graduate, you will have the specialist knowledge and skills required for senior IT-related professional positions, or you can continue into higher-degree research.
  • Prepares you for careers including Security Engineer, Penetration Tester, AI engineer, Cloud Engineer, Data Scientist, Process Analyst, Transformation Consultant, Software Engineer, User Experience Specialist, Enterprise Systems Consultant, or IT manager.
  • Choose from one of nine future-focused majors, including Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and IT Management.

This course now offers Commonwealth Supported Places, which makes it over 60% more affordable. Eligibility criteria apply.

Highlights

  • You will gain advanced knowledge based on research practices in at least one Information Technology (IT) discipline and develop the ability to formulate and develop best-practice IT strategies and solutions.
  • Graduate with the specialist knowledge and skills required for senior IT-related professional positions, or you can continue into higher-degree research.
  • Prepares you for careers including security engineer, AI engineer, cloud engineer, process analyst, transformation consultant, software engineer, UX specialist, enterprise systems consultant, or IT manager.
  • This course has recently been refreshed to keep up with industry changes and meet student needs. You'll choose from one of nine innovative majors, including Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and IT Management.

Why choose this course?

If you are looking to gain knowledge and skills in the latest technological trends, and want to develop specialised expertise to excel in senior IT-related positions, this course is for you. The QUT Master of Information Technology will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of IT. 

Industry-Relevant Majors

The course offers nine majors, including new, future-focused options like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Human-Centred Design. These majors are tailored to meet current industry demands, ensuring graduates have the skills that employers are looking for.

Enhanced Practical Experience

The program includes an extended Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component, increasing from one semester to two. This provides students with valuable hands-on experience, making them industry-ready and enhancing their employability.

Advanced Core Curriculum

The new Advanced Core curriculum covers essential topics such as Machine Learning, Cyber Security, and Human-Centred Design. This comprehensive curriculum ensures that students gain the advanced skills needed for high-level careers in the IT industry.

This course now offers Commonwealth Supported Places which makes it over 60% more affordable. Eligibility criteria applies.

Why choose this course?

If you want to gain knowledge and skills in the latest technological trends, and want to develop specialised expertise to excel in senior IT-related positions, this course is for you. The QUT Master of Information Technology will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of IT. 

Industry-relevant majors

The course offers nine majors, including new, future-focused options like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Human-Centred Design. These majors are tailored to meet current industry demands, ensuring graduates have the skills that employers are looking for.

Enhanced practical experience

The program includes an extended Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component, increasing from one semester to two. This provides you with valuable hands-on experience, making you industry-ready and enhancing employability.

Advanced core curriculum

The new advanced core curriculum covers essential topics such as machine learning, cyber security and human-centred design. This comprehensive curriculum ensures that you gain the advanced skills needed for high-level careers in the IT industry.

Real-world learning

During your studies, you will encounter a variety of real-world learning approaches, including:

  • Two units of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) across two semesters, which will ensure you graduate not only with knowledge but also with the skills and experience necessary to be industry-ready and excel in your career.
  • Project-based units that require you to apply both theoretical and technical knowledge to develop artifacts, such as software applications, business cases, technical specifications, conceptual models, and theoretical frameworks.
  • Engaging with real-world and research-inspired problems within units to enhance your data-driven decision-making skills.
  • Using advanced analytical, conceptual, and logical thinking processes to solve new and complex problems.
  • Covering essential contemporary IT knowledge and interpersonal skills that will prepare you for advancement into senior professional positions.

Learn from the best

The most recent QILT data shows the overall quality of the QUT postgraduate IT experience is one of the best in Queensland, with our courses score well over the national average for overall student satisfaction (80.3%).  We are above the national average for 5 of the 6 QILT quality indicators, and lead Australia in student satisfaction related to skill development (89%).

Explore this course

What to expect

All market sectors embrace new digital and technological advances to remain competitive. The prevalence of digital technologies in industry results in a growing demand for savvy IT professionals across various sectors and roles.

Fields such as data science, business process management, process mining, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cyber security, virtual and augmented reality, business analytics, data visualisation, and the Internet of Things continue to evolve rapidly. Business investment in these areas continues to grow, as does the demand for expertise in these areas. 

We have recently reviewed and revised our postgraduate IT offerings in response to emerging industry trends. In our Master of Information Technology, we offer three new majors and have updated our existing majors to align with emerging IT industry trends.

We offer one of the largest ranges of study specialisations within a postgraduate IT degree with nine majors, ranging from those connecting IT to business domains to those highly technical:

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to shape the future of humanity across nearly every industry. You will obtain skills and knowledge in machine learning, deep learning, and critical aspects of AI applications.

Computer Science 

Extends your understanding of computer programming beyond being a mere user of programming language to an appreciation of its design and implementation.

Cyber Security

You will develop abilities to investigate and appraise complex cyber security challenges and develop strategies to defend and respond to threats and attacks, protecting people and critical data within information systems.

Data Science

This major provides you with the knowledge and skills to extract information from large, complex, and disparate data sets using leading-edge algorithms and tools

Human-Centred Design 

Develop advanced knowledge and skills in user-centred design activities to create usable and valuable technologies, improve user experience, and positively impact society.

Internet of Things

Gain analytical skills, knowledge, and technical capabilities to design, build, and optimise distributed networks to achieve operational excellence. Provides career enhancement opportunities in network management, design, and administration roles. 

IT Management 

Develop design and problem-solving skills that will allow you to apply IT effectively in solving business problems by identifying and addressing business needs and developing business cases and plans for implementing effective solutions.

Process Analytics and Automation 

This major provides you with complementary skills and knowledge to create and align information systems to effectively support businesses and enable business strategy.

Software Development 

Develop expertise in the design of emerging technologies and the development of mobile, web and cloud computing solutions, all of which are in high demand. 

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

This course is designed to facilitate learning for an unknown future. As a graduate, you will be proficient in IT knowledge production and use. You will have had the opportunity to apply this knowledge in a range of real-world contexts. You will be effective in complex and creative problem solving, bringing an understanding of IT as a field of rapid change and emerging innovation.

You will be qualified to work with IT service providers, consultancies and vendors, and readily employed in software and application development companies. Additionally, you will be in strong demand in government departments, the finance and banking sector, and within healthcare, advanced manufacturing, engineering, mining and agriculture.

Professional recognition

This program is Australian Computer Society (ACS) accredited, giving eligibility for ACS membership, recognition by ACS for certification and migration skills assessment, and international recognition by signatories of the Seoul Accord.

Course articulation

QUT offers an pathway for international students who want to study a Master of Information Technology. The Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology (IN17) is designed to help students acquire postgraduate level knowledge and skill in a specialist information technology discipline, while developing competency in English language and academic literacy. Upon successful completion of IN17, students are eligible for one semester of advanced standing towards the Master of Information Technology (see course description for details).

Possible careers

  • Business analyst
  • Chief information officer
  • Computer salesperson/marketer
  • Computer scientist
  • Enterprise consultant
  • ICT administrator
  • Information designer
  • Program manager
  • Sustainability design consultant
  • Systems analyst
  • Systems programmer

Details and units

The Master of Information Technology consists of 192 credit points (cp), comprising:

  • 48cp of Foundational Core Units,
  • 60cp of Advanced Core units,
  • 36cp of Capstone units,
  • A 48cp Major

Available Majors:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Science
  • Human-Centred design
  • Internet of Things
  • IT Management
  • Process Analytics and Automation
  • Software Development

The Master of Information Technology consists of 192 credit points (cp), comprising:

  • 48cp of Foundational Core Units,
  • 60cp of Advanced Core units,
  • 36cp of Capstone units,
  • A 48cp Major

Available Majors:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Science
  • Human-Centred design
  • Internet of Things
  • IT Management
  • Process Analytics and Automation
  • Software Development

Requirements

Course code
IN20
CRICOS code
083059E
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Duration
2 years full-time
4 years part-time
Duration
1.5 - 2 years full-time
Entry
February and July
Entry
February and July

Entry requirements

2 year program

You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1.5 year program

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in information technology with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
  • A recognised bachelor degree in any other discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by three full-time years (or equivalent) of professional work experience in information technology.

1 year program

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor honours degree in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
  • A recognised graduate diploma (or higher qualification) in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in information technology with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) plus completion with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 in the QUT graduate certificates listed below.
  • Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis
  • Graduate Certificate in Computer Science
  • Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security and Network

Minimum academic requirements

Entry requirements

2 year program

You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1.5 year program*

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in information technology with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
  • A recognised bachelor degree in any other discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by three full-time years (or equivalent) of professional work experience in information technology.^

1 year program*

You must have one of:

  • Completed the QUT - Graduate Diploma in Information Technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in information technology with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) plus completion with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 in the QUT graduate certificates listed below.
  • Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis
  • Graduate Certificate in Computer Science
  • Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security and Network

^ If applying on the basis of work experience you must submit a detailed CV, position details, and employment statements. All work experience must be after completion of your degree studies.

* Note: As part of QUT’s application for admission process, you will be automatically assessed for the 1.5 or 1 year program, if eligible. If you wish to be considered for the 2 year program only, please indicate this on your application form.

 

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall 6.5
Listening 6
Reading 6
Writing 6
Speaking 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall 176
Listening 169
Reading 169
Writing 169
Speaking 169
PTE Academic
Overall 58
Listening 50
Reading 50
Writing 50
Speaking 50
TOEFL iBT
Overall 79
Listening 16
Reading 16
Writing 21
Speaking 18
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. 		176 169 169 169 169
PTE Academic 58 50 50 50 50
TOEFL iBT 79 16 16 21 18

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from October

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2025 fees

2025: CSP $9,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $42,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Find out more about postgraduate course fees

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Find out more about government loans

Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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Equity scholarships scheme

A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.

Scholarship eligibility
Struggling financially

International Merit Scholarship

A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

Oodgeroo Noonuccal Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholarship

The Oodgeroo Scholarship Program promotes the pursuit of Indigenous Australian studies by supporting the education of Indigenous Australians.

Scholarship eligibility
Indigenous Australian
Applications
Open Friday 24 January 2025
Close Friday 21 March 2025

QUT Real World International Scholarship

A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

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