Diploma of Information Technology
- Burwood, Australia
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
An IT degree in networking, Cybersecurity, Databases and cloud systems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Information Technology can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
- Apply programming and data practices
- Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Information security analyst
- Cloud architect
- Database administrator
- IT project manager
- Information systems manager
- Technology consultant
Curriculum
- Four-year major: problem solving with Python
- Analysis of algorithms
- Operations management
- Networking
- Ethical hacking
- Incident response
- Digital forensics
- Cloud and virtualization
- Databases and SQL
- And secure software design. Concentrations: IT systems and infrastructure
- Intelligent automation and AI. Credits not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Year 12 or equivalent with country-specific minimum results
- English proficiency required
- Minimum age 16.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Varies by country (see Notes)
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0
- TOEFL iBT Indian and Nepali citizens IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5)
- PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 51
- Cambridge PTE Academic 42 (no skill below 36)
- Institutional test Cambridge 162 (no skill below 154)
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Information Technology admission requirements at Deakin College. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $37,600 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $9,400 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Burwood |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Deakin College |
| Department | Department of Computing and Information Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 8 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Deakin College lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Diploma of Information Technology. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days leftProgram starts
October 2027
Apply by
15 Aug 2027
274 days left
Scholarships
Deakin College lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Diploma of Information Technology.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $37,600 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $9,400 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0, TOEFL iBT Indian and Nepali citizens IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5), PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 51, Cambridge PTE Academic 42 (no skill below 36), Institutional test Cambridge 162 (no skill below 154), IELTS Academic 5.5.
Deakin College lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Diploma of Information Technology.