Diploma of Information Technology
- Melbourne, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus, online
- Diploma
About the program
An IT degree in networking, Cybersecurity, Databases and cloud systems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
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
- Completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent
- With course-specific prior study or professional requirements where applicable.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 each component
- TOEFL iBT or approved equivalent
Documents you’ll need
- Certified academic transcripts
- Award certificates where applicable
- Passport or proof of identity
- English proficiency evidence
- Course-specific supporting documents where required
How to apply
- Check the official entry requirements for the chosen course. Apply through Deakin's StudyLink Connect international application service or an authorised agent. Complete the application details. Upload the required documents. Submit the application. Follow the University's offer instructions if admitted.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $44,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 AUD |
| Deposit | $17,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne Burwood Campus, Online |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment |
| Department | School of Information Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 8 |
| Study pace | Flexible |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | International applicants may be considered for Deakin scholarships including merit-based tuition-fee reductions; Eligibility and availability vary by scholarship and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
22 Jan 2027
70 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
7 Jun 2027
206 days left
Scholarships
International applicants may be considered for Deakin scholarships including merit-based tuition-fee reductions; Eligibility and availability vary by scholarship and intake.
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The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 22 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $44,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $0 AUD. The deposit is $17,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 each component, TOEFL iBT or approved equivalent.
International applicants may be considered for Deakin scholarships including merit-based tuition-fee reductions; Eligibility and availability vary by scholarship and intake.