Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

University of Canberra

Australia, Canberra

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University of Canberra

Australia , Canberra

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Bruce

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Jul-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 0.5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 26,620 / year(s)

Next Intake 28-Jul-2026

Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

About

Take charge of your career trajectory in IT

Are you looking to explore a career in Information Technology (IT)? The University of Canberra’s Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is just the course for you. You get to learn new skills, gain practical experience, and give your career the boost it deserves in this fast-changing world of IT.

Striking the perfect balance between theory and practice, you’ll develop the concepts and principles of entrepreneurship and innovation. Graduate from this course with the confidence and competitive edge to pursue a leadership role in IT.

Complete in a little as 4 months

You can complete this course in as little as 4 months (one semester) full-time. Alternatively, study part-time and complete the course within one year (two semesters).

Further your studies

Thinking of upgrading your qualifications? Successful completion of this course serves as a pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology and Master of Information Technology and Systems.

Study a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology at UC and you will:

• gain foundational ICT knowledge and skills

• learn how to develop computer-based solutions

• address core areas of the ‘Skills Framework for the Information Age’

• complement your existing academic knowledge and skills

• learn to critically analyse, interpret and synthesise complex IT ideologies

• diversify your existing qualifications to increase employment prospects

• gain unrivalled access to industry specialists

• improve your network of professional contacts

• explore further postgraduate study

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have an Australian bachelor's degree in a non-IT field or equivalent.

The following Defence members are eligible for direct entry into this course through the Veteran Tertiary Support Program - Postgraduate Course Entry:

- Commissioned Officer (any rank),
- Chaplain or Maritime Spiritual Wellbeing Officer,
- Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Members (E-6 or higher),
- Defence Force Members - Other Ranks (E-2 to E-5) with three or more years' experience.

English Program Requirements

An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 26,620

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

If you’re an international student applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree, you can apply directly to UC using our online application portal or through an agent from our international agent network.

Choosing UC for a student exchange or study abroad program

If you’re an international student currently enrolled at an overseas university and you’d like to study at UC on a student exchange or study abroad program, you also need to apply through UC’s online application portal.

International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia

You should apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) if you're an international student in your final year of secondary school and studying any of the following programs in Australia: