The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is a crucial stepping stone on the journey to becoming a leader in IT. This one-year full-time program teaches the foundational skills and knowledge to transition into the IT sector or to pursue further study. With a direct pathway into the Master of Information Technology, successful students can graduate with two highly respected qualifications in as little as two years.
You’ll join Australia’s #1 Engineering and Technology faculty* and discover a learning environment that places equal emphasis on theory and practice. As part of the School of Computing Science, you’ll learn alongside aspiring IT professionals from a range of backgrounds. We encourage multidisciplinary collaboration to reflect the true nature of working in roles across the IT sector.
UNSW is a global leader in information technology. We’re the #1 Engineering and Technology faculty in Australia* and the School of Computer Science is widely recognised for its excellence in research. Together, we’ve turned world-class research into real-world breakthroughs in algorithms, artificial intelligence, cyber security, operating systems and more.
Our students have access to the latest technologies and research facilities. We continually evolve and update our programs to maintain industry relevance and alignment with the emerging needs of the sector.
We’re also proud to offer students direct access to our expansive industry and alumni network, opening students up to professional opportunities before and after graduation. Some of our past students have gained experience with organisations including Atlassian, Commbank, Google, Honeywell, Microsoft and WiseTech Global, and many have gone on to win full-time roles within these companies. This career-ready approach has earned us a reputation for producing Australia’s most employable graduates** as well as some of the highest earners among other Australian universities^.
*QS World University Ranking by Subject, 2023
** AFR Top 100 Future Leaders Awards in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
^ QILT GOS, 2022