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    Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Certificate

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    113781D

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
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    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 59,000  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

    About

    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

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to the standard one-year program requires a three-year bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7 equivalent) in any discipline with a minimum 65% average.

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Engineering 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    Future careers in IT

    Studying information technology can open up a broad range of career pathways after university. Working for large enterprises as an in-house IT specialist is one common pathway, but the sky’s the limit. Our graduates have explored roles in cyber security, defence and aerospace working in operational, management and advisory roles.

    You could use your expertise to pursue roles in the following sectors:

    • Software Industry
    • Research and Development
    • Government
    • Manufacturing
    • Mining
    • Agriculture
    • Finance
    • Transport
    • Defence
    • Aerospace
    • Research
    • Cybersecurity

    Here are some potential roles you might unlock:

    • Systems Analyst 
    • Information Systems Manager 
    • IT Security Manager 
    • IT Security Consultant 
    • IT Project Manager 
    • Software Architect
    • Network Engineer
    • Data Scientist

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 59,000 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of New South Wales

    Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

    University of New South Wales

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