University of Queensland
4 Years
Combine specialized information technology expertise with broad arts study across 45+ disciplines. This dual degree prepares you for diverse careers where technical skills meet creative thinking, offering flexibility to tailor your studies to your unique career ambitions.
Applicants must have completed Queensland Year 12 or equivalent. Prerequisites include General English (Units 3 & 4, C) and one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C). Minimum ATAR score of 84 is required for domestic students. International students must meet equivalent qualifications and English language proficiency requirements (IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent).
Information Technology component covers software engineering, design, mathematics, information systems, and computer science fundamentals. Arts component offers 45+ majors including languages (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Indonesian, Russian, Korean, Italian, Latin, Ancient Greek), humanities (English, History, Ancient History, Philosophy, Religious Studies), social sciences (Economics, Political Science, International Relations, Criminology, Sociology, Gender Studies), creative fields (Drama, Music, Film and Television Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication), and professional studies (Legal Education Studies, Professional Writing and Communication). Students also study accounting, economics, law, marketing, and business strategy.
University of Queensland is ranked 1st in Queensland for both computer science and information systems (QS World University Rankings 2026) and 1st in Queensland for arts and humanities. The program utilizes courseware developed in close collaboration with industry partners, ensuring relevance to contemporary technology and business environments. UQ offers one of Australia's most comprehensive arts faculties with extensive facilities including the Anthropology Museum, Archaeology Lab, and Art Museum. The university provides strong industry connections and work-integrated learning opportunities.
Graduates pursue diverse careers leveraging both technical and creative skills. Technology-focused roles include cloud architect, software engineer, data migration specialist, user experience designer, and cyber security specialist. Arts-related careers include mathematics teacher, digital marketing coordinator, and development program coordinator. The combination of IT and arts qualifications opens opportunities in business analysis, innovation roles, and leadership positions. Graduate salaries range from A$67K-A$69K for humanities graduates and A$72K-A$78K for computing and information systems graduates. 82.5% of graduates are in full-time employment within six months of graduation.
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