Start your tech career ahead of the pack
If you want to decode the skills needed to start a career in technology, we're here to help you graduate well ahead of the pack with industry certifications and badges built into our degrees to save you time and money.
Tech skills in-demand all over the world
Technology is a diverse field, one which is highly in-demand all over the world.
The even better news is we're ranked No. 1 in Queensland for teaching quality, overall experience, student support and skills development* in computing and information systems, and our graduates achieve higher starting salaries than the rest of the state**. We're also ranked No. 1 in Australia for postgraduate teaching quality and skills development*.
Many of our programs have industry certifications and badges built in at no extra cost, from highly recognised companies including Google, Microsoft and Cisco, so you gain the specific skills you need to kick start your career in technology.
*Good Universities Guide 2023/24
** Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022
Bachelor degree
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A career in cyber security can take you across the world – just ask FBI Special Agent Dr Dennis Desmond. He's worked with the intelligence community on international security-related cybercrime issues. By studying Computer Science with a Cyber Security minor you'll develop an industry recognised skillset that can open your door to the world.
Dr Dennis Desmond
Lecturer, Cyber Security
In a hurry?
Not ready to commit to a 3 year degree?
Gain foundation skills and employment opportunities by graduating with a diploma. While a qualification in its own right, it can also be a pathway to a bachelor and beyond.
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Computers have always interested me and having taught myself to code in high school, computer science seemed like a good fit. I love the variety in course topics. Computer science is not just coding; it involves design, electronics, cybersecurity, databases, networking, and a little bit of maths.
Zane Hutchison
Bachelor of Computer Science student
Postgraduate
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Stores using facial recognition. What does it mean for you?
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Winning GovHack apps help drivers, locals, visitors
UniSC students who created concepts for apps to help visitors organise Brisbane holidays for the 2032 Olympics, improve learner driving, and encourage community and business networking in the Moreton Bay region have won four awards at the 2021 GovHack event.
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Who is influencing your news feed?
UniSC explores election interference in the age of misinformation with Dr Dennis Desmond, UniSC lecturer and former FBI Special Agent investigating and combatting technological crime.