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Diploma of Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
The Education Center of Australia
- Brisbane, Australia
- 0.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A six-month postgraduate certificate (AQF 8) giving a base in core IT areas.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Build knowledge of Graduate Certificate in Information Technology. Apply relevant analytical and practical methods to discipline-related problems. Communicate findings and develop skills useful for further study or employment.
Career outcomes
- Data management
- Technical IT roles in information systems
- Information technology
- Network and cyber security
- Project management
- Software and system design
Curriculum
- Three units (24 credit points) over 26 weeks drawn from Information Systems
- Data and Information Management
- Software and Systems Design
- Project Constraint Management
- and Computer Networks and Security. Provides a retraining route into the APIC Master of Information Technology.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (AQF 7) or higher
- or an advanced diploma/associate degree with credit average
- or a diploma plus 2 years related work
- or 3 years managerial/professional or 5 years general related work experience.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (AQF 7) or higher, or 3-year Associate Degree/Advanced Diploma with credit average, or 2-year one plus 1 year full-time related work, or Diploma (AQF 5) plus 2 years related work, or postgraduate preparation program, or 3 years managerial/professional or 5 years general related work experience.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of prior qualifications
- English proficiency evidence if required
- Identification documents if requested.
How to apply
- Review the entry requirements and available intake for the chosen program. Prepare academic transcripts and any other documents specified for the program. Complete the institution online application form. Submit evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Monitor the application portal and respond to admission requests. Arrange the appropriate student visa or study permit after receiving an offer if required.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $12,300 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $2,500 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Brisbane |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Asia Pacific International College |
| Department | Computer Science and Information Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 24 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | APIC Global Achievement (offshore), Future Leaders (onshore) and Diversity and Success scholarships, Up to 34-36 percent off 2026 fees (https://apicollege. Edu. Au/scholarship/). |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.5 years.
Tuition is $12,300 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $2,500 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.