Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology is designed for students from an IT background who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in an IT area (information technology, information systems, software engineering, computer science) and students who have completed a Graduate Certificate of IT. The course includes core subjects in programming, database, project management and emerging technologies. The course also provides electives which allow students to tailor their learning needs to suit their career goals. This course prepares the student for the growing demand from business for graduates to be able to work with emerging technologies.
Campus Information
Sydney
Level 1, 31 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Newcastle
Intakes
- March
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
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
Depending on the specialisations chosen, graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology may find employment as a Software and Applications Programmer, Web Developer, System Analyst, Analyst Programmer. The course is also a pathway to other IT careers.
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
Graduate Certificate in IT: Australian Bachelor degree (3 years) (AQF Level 7) or overseas equivalent in a cognate discipline with at least 55% average in their undergraduate degree.
Graduate Diploma of IT: Australian Bachelor degree (3 years) (AQF Level 7) or overseas equivalent in a cognate discipline with at least 55% average in their undergraduate degree OR a Graduate Certificate of IT AQF level 8.
IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0, or equivalent
IELTS * (ACADEMIC only; GENERAL not accepted)
Minimum overall of score 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL * (Internet Based Test)
Minimum overall score of 80 with no band less than:
Listening – 19
Speaking – 19
Reading – 18
Writing – 23
PTE *
Minimum overall score of 58 with no band less than 50
OTHER: Australian qualifications
Successful completion of recognised bachelor’s degree or higher(AQF Level 7 or Higher)
- Course Code: 0100970
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
18000 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 250 AUD