Diploma of Information Technology
- Perth, Australia
- 1.5 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
An IT degree in networking, Cybersecurity, Databases and cloud systems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): 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
- Aged 18 or over; Australian Year 12 or equivalent
- Or a Certificate III or higher from an Australian institution; Advanced diplomas and some diplomas require the matching prior diploma or Certificate III; IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) or equivalent; A language
- Literacy and numeracy test or interview may be required.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 50
- Cambridge 169
- Duolingo 95
Documents you’ll need
- Typically includes Passport or identity document
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification certificates
- Language proficiency evidence
- And completed application materials.
How to apply
- Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $4,667, $7,333 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $250 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,500 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Perth |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Information Technology |
| Department | Computing and Information Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 72,96 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days left
Scholarships
Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.
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The program takes 1.5 years.
The next deadline is 30 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $4,667, $7,333 AUD per year. The application fee is $250 AUD. The deposit is $1,500 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 50, Cambridge 169, Duolingo 95.
Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.