Diploma in Information Technology

Course information for - 2023 entry

Offered at 4 locations

Duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
CRICOS Code
106765G
IELTS
Overall score: 6.0 Individual score of: 5.5 in all tests 
Fees (first year)*
$29664
Start dates
February 2024, July 2024, February 2025, July 2025

Overview

Prepare for an IT career in an ever-changing and booming industry. The Diploma in Information Technology is an important stepping-stone to achieve your career and study goals. Students who undertake a Diploma in Information Technology will be able to gain credit for up to the first year of study and articulate into the second year of many of the bachelor degrees in IT at ACU, or exit with the Diploma in Information Technology as a standalone qualification.

Not only does our Diploma in Information Technology have lower entry requirements than our bachelor degree, but it will help you to develop skills needed to succeed in more advanced tertiary study.

Our Diploma in Information Technology provides domestic students with a Commonwealth supported place (CSP-funded), and will help you achieve your goals.

We are here to support you from start to finish whether you have just finished Year 12 or finished years ago. We ensure smaller class sizes, offer tailored support as you transition to university study, and provide a range of student services to help you succeed.

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Course details

Course structure

To complete the Diploma in Information Technology, a student must complete 80 credit points (cp).

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Sample program map

Year - Study periodUnit 1Unit 2Unit 3Unit 4Unit 5

Year 1 Semester 1

BUSD113 Managing People and Organisations

ITED201 Fundamentals of Information Technology

ITED102 Python Fundamentals for Data Science


DPBI100 Academic Literacy in Business and Information Technology

Year 1 Semester 2

ITED100 Information Technology Professional Skills and Practices

ITED217 Programming Concepts

ITED200 Data and Information Management

ITED204 Introduction to Cyber Security

This is a sample program only and units will vary depending on your campus and mode of study. Please refer to the handbook for the prerequisite units and the current listing.

AQF framework

Diploma - AQF Level 5

Exit Points

N/A

Entry requirements

International applicants

If you’re an international applicant you’ll need the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate.

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You’ll also need to comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy , including the English Language Proficiency requirements.

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 If you’re an international student completing one of the following qualifications, you will need to apply for admission through your local Tertiary Admission Centre (TAC) and be assessed on your performance in these studies (i.e. your ATAR or equivalent):

  • an Australian Year 12 qualification (either outside or in Australia)
  • an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
  • a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

Find out further information on TAC admission

English language requirements

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in Schedule Three (Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses) of the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy

This states the requirements as: 

IELTS: Overall score: 6.0 Individual score of: 5.5 in all tests

PTE : 50 with a minimum of 42 in all four communicative skills

TOEFL: Internet based total of 60: minimum 18 in writing, 8 in reading, 16 in speaking and 7 in listening

ACU English Language Test: C (60-64%)

CAE: Overall CAE: 169 Individual score of at least 162 in all tests.

Adjustment factors

If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.

Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.

Learn more about adjustment factors

Inherent requirement

There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.

Learn more about inherent requirements for your course and how they affect you

Pathways

Pathways into course for international applicants

International students who are enrolled in an English language course may be eligible for a pathway into the Diploma in Information Technology on successful completion of the course.

Further study

Students who complete the Diploma in Information Technology may apply for entry into the Bachelor of Information Technology. It may also provide a pathway into a range of double degrees.

Fees

Course costs

  • Unit fee: $3708
  • Average first year fee: $29664
  • Estimate total cost: $29664

Payment options

You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.

Explore your options

Scholarships

You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.

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How to apply

International applicants

Direct application

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Staff Profile

Dr Haifeng Shen

Associate Professor and the Discipline Leader of Information Technology, Peter Faber Business School

Dr Haifeng Shen is an Associate Professor and the Discipline Leader of Information Technology in the Peter Faber Business School at Australian Catholic University (ACU). Before joining ACU in 2019, he had been a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics at Flinders University in Australia since 2009 and an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science and Engineering at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore from 2003 to 2009. Dr Shen also has over six years working experience in industry as a software engineer, computer system administrator and programmer before becoming an academic.

Dr Maoying Qiao

Lecturer, Information Technology, Peter Faber Business School

Dr Maoying Qiao is currently a Lecturer in Information Technology in Peter Faber Business School at Australian Catholic University (ACU). 

Dr Qiao received her doctoral degree from the University of Technology Sydney in Australia in 2016. After PhD, she worked as an Associate Professor at Hangzhou Dianzi University in China from 2016 to 2018 and then a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at CSIRO in Australia for two years before joining ACU. 

Dr. Qiao's research areas are Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Specifically, her research interests include Bayesian deep learning, diversity modelling, probabilistic graphical models and object detection.

 

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