Master of Quantum Information Technology

Build the scientific, technical and entrepreneurial capabilities to work in the emerging quantum information industries revolutionising our world with La Trobe's unique and cross-disciplinary Master of Quantum Information Technology.

Maximise your background in engineering, IT or science by focusing your future career through directed learning and mastering key areas in quantum information technology. Hone your skills with 24/7 access to purpose-built, high-tech labs. Develop a quantum technology start-up concept and pitch by investigating platforms using a technology or business development lens. Tap into industry expertise through our Engineering and IT Showcase and long-standing partnerships with industry leaders in technology, from organisations as big as Microsoft to start-ups like Quantum Brilliance.

By completing La Trobe's Master of Quantum Information Technology, you will:

• explore the core principles and underlying technologies of quantum computing, including programming and algorithm design
• study key application areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and cryptography
• build transferable employability skills in entrepreneurship, business development and project management
• engage with industry leaders from local and global start-ups and grow your professional networks.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in the areas of Cybersecurity, IT, Data science, Science and/or Engineering in a cognate field.

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Graduate with the skills to succeed in the emerging quantum computing, communications, and sensing sectors. After graduation, you could develop policy or design application and security solutions across a wide range of commercial and public sector organisations.

Possible roles include:

• quantum IT specialist
• quantum software engineer
• quantum programmer
• quantum technologies engineer
• ICT security specialist.