Diploma of Information Technology
Achieve your dream of becoming an in-demand IT professional. Our diploma offers a practical, supportive program directly leading into the second year of Bachelor of Information Technology.
Our Diploma of Information Technology has been designed for students taking the first step towards our bachelor degree, and professionals building their current IT knowledge and skills.
We help you prepare for a degree with targeted support and tuition. Over an extended 15-week semester, we’ll work with you to enhance your professional-communication and academic-writing skills.
Campus Information
Footscray Nicholson
Footscray Nicholson Campus is a few minutes' walk from the Footscray train station. This relaxed and friendly campus has an emphasis on TAFE courses, run through VU Polytechnic. It's easy to find your way around – there is a brand new learning commons with a library and study spaces. We also have childcare facilities and a recreation centre.
Victoria Sydney(VU Sydney)
Victoria University (VU) is a world-class university, ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020). It's also the first Australian university to deliver the award-winning way of learning – The VU Block Model. VU Sydney is an international-only campus. Students come from over 45 different countries around the world to study at our modern, accessible campus, situated in the heart of one of the world’s most liveable cities.
Intakes
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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
When you graduate, you’ll be qualified for entry-level work in the IT industry, including:
- computer and network support
- website development
- database support.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
FOR INDIA
Indian School Certificate (issued by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations)
- Completed with an overall average of at least 60% average of a minimum of 4 core academic subjects (excluding local language).
All India Senior School (issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education)
- Completed with an overall average of at least 60% average of a minimum of 4 core academic subjects (excluding local language).
Higher Secondary Certificate/ Intermediate Certificate from State Board
- Completed with an overall average of at least 65% average of a minimum of 4 core academic subjects (excluding local language). Qualifications are assessed on an individual basis.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
As a guide, for the majority of courses you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved one of the following levels of English language proficiency:
- IELTS (Academic module): Overall score of 5.5 (no band less than 5.0)
- TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 55. Section scores no less than:
> Listening: 9
> Speaking: 16
> Reading: 10
> Writing: 18 - Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 42-49 (no section score less than 40)
- University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 162. No individual band less than 154.
- VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 4): achieved.
IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and CAE: These tests must be taken no more than two years prior to commencing your course.
In some cases, we will accept test results from other methods of examination not listed above.
- Course Code: 077776D, 093392J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
29800 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A