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Tech is the world's fastest-growing career sector, with demand for IT roles expected to grow at more than double the rate of other jobs. Our Bachelor of Information Technology has been co-designed with industry and prepares you for the high-impact roles shaping the future: from AI and cybersecurity to software development, business analysis, automation and beyond.
Future-ready IT careers
Technology is evolving faster than ever, and IT professionals are driving smarter systems, automation, and innovation. Experts from QUT, SAP, Microsoft, and Flight Centre highlight how AI, cyber security, and quantum computing are transforming industries and careers.
The future of tech needs you
Tech is the world's fastest-growing career sector, with demand for IT roles expected to grow at more than double the rate of other jobs. Our Bachelor of Information Technology has been co-designed with industry and prepares you for the high-impact roles shaping the future: from AI and cybersecurity to software development, business analysis, automation and beyond.
Future-ready IT careers
Technology is evolving faster than ever, and IT professionals are driving smarter systems, automation, and innovation. Experts from QUT, SAP, Microsoft, and Flight Centre highlight how AI, cyber security, and quantum computing are transforming industries and careers.
Highlights
- Learn to design, model, and implement automated business processes using leading tools in process automation and analytics.
- Gain the ability to interpret and analyse real-world process data to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve business performance.
- Explore areas like Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI-driven automation, and intelligent workflow systems.
- Prepare for roles such as Process Analyst, RPA Specialist, Process Architect, Automation Analyst, and Quality Assurance Analyst in industries like finance, healthcare, IT, and manufacturing.
- Learn how automation can reduce environmental impact and improve resource use in line with sustainability goals.
- Be part of a growing wave of tech professionals helping businesses automate, adapt and thrive in a digital-first economy.
Highlights
- Learn to design, model, and implement automated business processes using leading tools in process automation and analytics.
- Gain the ability to interpret and analyse real-world process data to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve business performance.
- Explore areas like Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI-driven automation, and intelligent workflow systems.
- Prepare for roles such as Process Analyst, RPA Specialist, Process Architect, Automation Analyst, and Quality Assurance Analyst in industries like finance, healthcare, IT, and manufacturing.
- Learn how automation can reduce environmental impact and improve resource use in line with sustainability goals.
- Be part of a growing wave of tech professionals helping businesses automate, adapt and thrive in a digital-first economy.
Why choose this course?
In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses are constantly looking for ways to work smarter, not harder. Roles in automation and process analytics are rapidly growing, with organisations across industries investing in digital transformation to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
By majoring in Process Analytics and Automation, you’ll learn how to design and implement automated systems that help organisations improve efficiency, cut costs, and make better decisions using data. You’ll gain hands-on experience with leading automation tools and technologies, learning how to model, analyse, and optimise business processes that drive real impact across industries. Whether it’s automating repetitive tasks or analysing workflow data to identify improvement opportunities, your skills will be critical in helping businesses stay competitive and innovative.
This major equips you with a powerful combination of technical and analytical skills to thrive in a range of high-demand careers. You'll work with real-world data to solve practical problems, develop strong process modelling skills, and contribute to building smarter, more sustainable organisations. With the rise of digital transformation across sectors like manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and IT, graduates with skills in process analytics and automation are becoming increasingly sought-after. Whether you're interested in analysis, design, consulting, or project management, this major opens the door to a wide variety of meaningful career pathways.
Explore this course
In your first year, you’ll complete your common IT units, including an introduction to computer systems, learning design and building principles, and developing databases. You’ll also learn programming principles.
The Process Analytics and Automation Major consists of 72 credit points of units, composed of:
- 60 credit points of core units
- 12 credit points of Core Option Units selected from the Process Analytics and Automation Major Core Option Units list
Core Units in Process Analytics and Automation Major
- Data Ethics and Society
- Modelling Techniques for Information Systems
- Process Modelling
- Process Improvement
- Process Technologies
Process Analytics and Automation Major Option Units
- Advanced Databases
- Business Analysis for IT Systems
- Data Analytics for Enterprise Systems
Your final year is your opportunity to showcase your skills with a major project. Your project will be for a real-world client and will be unveiled at the IT and Games Showcase, held at the end of the year.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). ACS provides graduates with eligibility for ACS membership, recognition by ACS for certification and migration skills assessment, and international recognition by signatories of the Seoul Accord.
Possible careers
- Business process analyst
- IT consultant
- Process analyst
- Process architect
- Process automation consultant
- Process improvement specialist
- Process mapping officer
- Quality assurance analyst
- Robotics process automation specialist
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 288 credit points, made up of:
- Core units - 108 credit points
- A Major - 72 credit points
- QUT You - 24 credit points
- Complementary studies - 84 credit points, made up of:
- a Second Major (72 credit points) and an elective (12 credit points), or
- a Minor (48 credit points) and electives (36 credit points).
Progression options for your study plan
There are two progression options available, both starting with the same first semester units.
You can choose the pathway that best suits your interests and goals:
Option 1: Common first year
This option allows you to complete a set of foundational core units in your first year before selecting your major. This is the ideal choice if you would like more time to explore your interests before committing to a specific area of study.
Option 2: Major starts in first year
In this option, you begin studying units from your chosen major in your first year. This progression option is suitable if you already know which major you would like to pursue and want to build expertise from the first year.
Regardless of your choice, both options are designed to support a smooth progression through your course.
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 288 credit points, made up of:
- Core units - 108 credit points
- A Major - 72 credit points
- QUT You - 24 credit points
- Complementary studies - 84 credit points, made up of:
- a Second Major (72 credit points) and an elective (12 credit points), or
- a Minor (48 credit points) and electives (36 credit points).
Progression options for your study plan
There are two progression options available, both starting with the same first semester units.
You can choose the pathway that best suits your interests and goals:
Option 1: Common first year
This option allows you to complete a set of foundational core units in your first year before selecting your major. This is the ideal choice if you would like more time to explore your interests before committing to a specific area of study.
Option 2: Major starts in first year
In this option, you begin studying units from your chosen major in your first year. This progression option is suitable if you already know which major you would like to pursue and want to build expertise from the first year.
Regardless of your choice, both options are designed to support a smooth progression through your course.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2026.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- IN01
- QTAC code
- 418801
- CRICOS code
- 012656E
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- Online
- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- 3 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme
Helping you to get into your course
If you don't think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course, you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:
QUT College Diplomas
As a QUT College Diploma in Entrepreneurship (information technology pathway), Esports (information technology pathway), or Information Technology graduate you will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Information Technology within one week after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive up to 1.0 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time).
Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Esports
Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Information Technology
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2025
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
94.35
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Selection rank
99.75
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
79.30
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Selection rank
81.30
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
64.60
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Selection rank
70.55
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Assumed knowledge
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
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 | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
|
Cambridge C1 Advanced
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 Australia Test (120 scale) | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
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.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
2026 fees
2026: CSP $9,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $44,800 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.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Faculty of Science Scholarship for Women and Non-Binary People
We are committed to supporting people who may face barriers due to their gender and building diverse and inclusive cohorts for careers in science, maths and IT.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance; Women; Non-binary
Faculty of Science Indigenous Australian Scholarship
We are committed to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in science, maths and IT and ensuring students reach their full potential.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian; Academic performance
International Talent Scholarship
A new scholarship for 2026 that covers tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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