Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

    Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 18,810 / year(s)
    Next IntakeAugust 10, 2026

    Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

    About

    Climb the ladder to a management position in IT

    If your career objective is to work your way up to a high-level management position in IT, then the UC Graduate Diploma in Information Technology course will give you the knowledge, skills and credentials to step forward and forge ahead with confidence.

    This course has been specifically designed to give you a comprehensive and highly integrated understanding of a range of IT issues covering areas such as database design, security and support.

    These subjects will help you gain an in-depth understanding of how the IT industry works, how to interpret changes within the market, and most importantly, how to adapt to new technology systems as they evolve, giving your career a strong advantage by ensuring that your knowledge base is future-proof and career-ready.

    This course is perfect for those serious about career advancement or preparing for a future as an academic with a focus on IT.

    Once you graduate, you will be able to serve in a range of technical and management positions that require IT expertise, or if you prefer to further your study skills in IT, you will be in a great position to undertake a Master of Information Technology and Systems, which is available by enrolling in additional units.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants must have a 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 Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

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

    Career

    Career opportunities

    The UC Graduate Diploma in IT offers the perfect stepping stone to further academic study or a direct pathway for direct progression into a management position in any one of the following careers:

  • Developer
  • Programmer
  • ICT customer support officer
  • ICT support technician
  • Project support officer
  • Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    18,810 / year(s)

    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:

    • an Australian Year 12
    • the International Baccalaureate
    • the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

    Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

    University of Canberra

    University of Canberra

    Australia

    Australia, Canberra