Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
- Learn independently and recognise the importance of continued learning
- Engage in rigorous intellectual analysis, criticism and problem-solving
- Show evidence of advanced knowledge about specialist areas of ICT
- Work effectively in teams and take on leadership roles
- Recognise, evaluate and address ICT-related ethical issues
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills in practical situations
- Communicate effectively orally, visually and in writing
- Demonstrate knowledge of the research process
- Analyse and critique ICT research literature
Campus Information
Invercargill Campus
Freepost SIT2LRN Private Bag 90114 133 Tay Street Invercargill, 9840
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
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
The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology is aimed at IT professionals and recent graduates wishing to undertake a programme of study that covers a wider range of subject areas, in order to prepare for further study or to assist with obtaining a more senior position in an IT or IT business related place of employment. Potential employment roles may include: business analyst, IT manager, network manager, security specialist, software developer, systems administrator and team leader.
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- IELTS test - Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6
- TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 590 (with an essay score 5.5 TWE)
- TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)
- Cambridge English Examination - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.
- OET- Minimum of Grade C+ or 300 in all sub-tests
- NZCEL - a) Expiring: Level 4 (Academic) b) Current: Level 4 (Academic)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50
- Language Cert - C1 Expert International ESOL Written (LRW) HIGH PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS or C2 Mastery International ESOL Written (LRW) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS
- Trinity ISE- ISE III with no less than pass in any band
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
26000 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A
Direct Representation
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