Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

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Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

Queensland University of Technology

Australia, Brisbane

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Queensland University of Technology

Australia , Brisbane

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

0101556

Campuses

Gardens Point

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Feb-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 44,900 / per year

Next Intake 28-Feb-2026

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

About

Highlights

You will gain advanced knowledge, based on research practices, in at least one Information Technology (IT) discipline, and develop the ability to formulate best practice IT strategies and solutions.
As a graduate, you will have the specialist knowledge and skills required for IT-related middle-management positions, or you can continue onto a Master of Information Management.
Prepares you for careers including cyber security and networking, business analyst and computer systems.
Complete in 1 year full-time.
Choose from one of three majors:
- Business Analysis
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security and Networks.

If you're looking to develop advanced knowledge in at least one information technology discipline, this is the course for you. Your design and problem-solving skills will allow you to critically analyse problem spaces, assess alternate IT solutions, and evaluate outcomes. Application of your IT knowledge and skills will result in considered and relevant IT solutions. You will graduate with well-developed professional attitudes, behaviours and judgements.

Completing this course in just one year full-time, in one of three majors:

Business Analysis - design and problem-solving skills will allow you to critically analyse complex work environments, assess alternate information systems solutions, and evaluate outcomes.

Computer Science - extends your understanding of computer programming beyond being a mere user of programming language to an appreciation of their design and implementation.

Cyber Security and Networks - you will develop abilities in the investigation and appraisal of complex cyber security and networking challenges. and the application of approaches.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum academic requirements

Entry requirements

1 year program

A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or
A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in information technology and at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in the information technology field; or
At least five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in the information technology field

0.5 year program

Successful completion of QUT’s IN18 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

Minimum English language requirements

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake	6.5	6	6	6	6
Cambridge English Score You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.	176	169	169	169	169
PTE Academic	58	50	50	50	50
TOEFL iBT	79	16	16	21	18

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Career

Careers and outcomes

You will be qualified to work with IT service providers, consultancies and vendors, and be in demand in government departments, the finance and banking sector, and within healthcare, advanced manufacturing, engineering, mining and agriculture.

Course articulation

Upon successful completion of this course, you will eligible for entry into IN20 - Master of Information Technology, with a reduced course duration.

Course articulation

QUT offers an pathway for international students who want to study a Master of Information Technology. The Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology (IN17) is designed to help students acquire postgraduate level knowledge and skill in a specialist information technology discipline, while developing competency in English language and academic literacy. Upon successful completion of IN17, students are eligible for one semester of advanced standing towards the Master of Information Technology (see course description for details).