Diploma of Information Technology (Higher Education)

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Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909

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Our brand new Diploma of Information Technology (Higher Education) is a highly innovative program with a real edge for those wanting to continue to study and work in Information Technology. 

The Diploma of Information Technology (Higher Education) sees students progress through two stages. Throughout both stages students enjoy and benefit from small class sizes and additional English language support.

During stage one students study the foundation courses of information technology and become familiar with the terminology and current technologies available to use within industry whilst learning about the digital revolution and security on the web. Students will be exposed to problem solving within the IT field. 

In stage two students tackle software development cloud and enterprise computing and analyse big data giving students a solid grasp on key skills that continue to be in big demand from employers.

At the conclusion of stage two graduates may continue to study at Federation University jumping straight into the second year of a Bachelor of Information Technology eventually completing the undergraduate with both the Bachelor and Diploma (Higher Education) degrees.

Academic Entry Requirements

Academic requirement: Provision  for entry may exist through other pathways including mature age other   special provisions or recognition of prior learning.

English Language Requirement: The following is a list of the test and minimum required entry score for this program.  They include:IELTS (Academic Module) - Overall 5.5 no individual band below 5.0PTE.

English language requirement

Overall Academic IELTS band score of 5.5 no individual band below 5.0 or equivalent

Federation University accepts a variety of English language tests as proof of English proficiency. English proficiency assessment should be made using an external English test (Academic IELTS or equivalent) with the results determining whether the student can enter into our programs directly or via an appropriate English program.

From 1 July 2016 direct entry without an external English test will be only permitted when student meets the English exemption requirements described on the Federation English language requirements page as per the Simplified Student Visa Framework’s English requirements.

International students currently studying VCE in Victoria (Australia) are required to apply through VTAC.

All other international students applying for undergraduate postgraduate coursework and higher degrees by Research can apply now directly to Federation University using our online application system (StudyLink).

Documents required for submission in the application for higher degrees by Research can be found at Graduate Research School.

VTAC application: Yes

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: GC1

CRICOS code: 109402K