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Developed in consultation with industry, this course will teach you how information technologies are critical to everyday business operations. You will gain essential, industry-relevant information technology (IT) skills – from software design and engineering to information retrieval and web development.
This course is ideal for students without a computing background, as well as those who would like to bolster their industry experience with a recognised academic qualification.
You will graduate with the essential IT knowledge and skills for employment across a range of industries or for further studies in IT.
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Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
Duration 0.5 year(s)
Tuition Fee
AUD 22,100 / year(s)
Next Intake February-2026
Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
About
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements or higher to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
A combination of qualifications and experience may be deemed equivalent to minimum academic requirements.
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline
- at least two years' relevant* work experience (or part-time equivalent)
*Related to the broad field of Information Technology which may be considered to include: artificial intelligence, cyber security, information technology management, data science, information technology, computing, computer science and software engineering.
English language proficiency requirements
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country
- IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
- other evidence of English language proficiency (learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements)
English Program Requirements
All students must be able to prove that they can meet our English language requirements. Our English language requirements are divided into five bands – from Band A through to Band E. These Bands indicate the level of English required to undertake the course, with Band E representing the highest English skill level required.
You will be able to provide evidence of your English language skills if you have:
- completed an English language test such as IELTS, Pearson, TOEFL or Cambridge
- Applicants who are unable to sit standard tests due to public health concerns relating to the COVID-19 pandemic can complete an online English language test such as IELTS Indicator, OET@Home, TOEFL Special Home Edition.
- completed some types of university (tertiary) or high-school (secondary) studies
- completed an approved English subject in IB Diploma, Australian Year 12 or other high school qualifications
- lived and worked in an English speaking country for at least five years.
These requirements are different for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. For the most up-to-date English language requirements, please visit the English Language Admission Criteria procedure.
Career
Career outcomes
In today's IT job market, multi-skilling, multi-tasking and cross-skilling are highly valued by employers. Deakin graduates are best placed for a successful career in this industry.
Our graduates are well-rounded IT professionals with the ability to meet the future needs of this ever-evolving, fast-moving industry.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 22,100Application Fee
AUD 55How to Apply
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Check entry requirements
Entry requirements differ depending on your degree or country of residence. Before starting your application, read through the entry requirements on the course page entry requirement tab.
Need to improve your English language skills?
You can enrol at the Deakin University English Language Institute and study a course to improve your English language skills. If you pass, this can help you get into most Deakin degrees. Please note, this page is available in both Indonesian and Vietnamese.
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Certify supporting documents
Most documents need to be certified. For example, award certificates, academic transcripts and your identity papers (passport). Documents in languages other than English will also need to be translated. Take the original document and a photocopy to an authorised person (for example, justice of the peace, public notary, member of the police force or Australian lawyer), to sign.
Be sure to attach all requested supporting documentation, otherwise your application could be delayed. If you get your application in early, this gives us more time to arrange visas and accommodation if you need them.
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Submit your application
Depending on your nationality and country of residence, you can submit your application directly to Deakin through our online international student application service StudyLink Connect or through a Deakin authorised agent.
Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
Deakin University
Australia,
Burwood
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