Diploma of Information Technology
The Diploma of Information Technology is intended to provide students with foundation knowledge and understanding of the concepts and practices of information technology and information system. The course focuses on preparing students for the challenges of entry level IT careers in the modern business environment. It aims to provide students with the decision-making and critical analysis skills required and apply their professional knowledge in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). There is a particular emphasis on the development of professional and personal skills to underpin success in their chosen career.
The Diploma of Information Technology can be taken as a stand-alone course of 6 core subjects and 2 electives (one is IT elective and another one can be IT/General elective) within 2 trimesters. Alternatively, the Diploma can be used as an entry point and direct entry pathway to the Bachelor of Information Technology.
Campus Information
Sydney
Level 1, 31 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Newcastle
Intakes
- March
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates of the Diploma of Information Technology may find entry level employment in Information Technology/Information Systems.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum overall score of 60 with no band less than:
- Listening – 11
- Speaking – 17
- Reading – 12
- Writing – 20
Minimum overall score of 50 with no band less than 42
CAE *
- Minimum 55% in English subject as a second language
- Minimum 50% in English subject or in English Literature
- Course Code: 108617C
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
14500 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 250 AUD