Overview
Achieve your dream of becoming an in-demand IT professional. Our diploma offers a practical, supportive program directly leading into the second year of Bachelor of Information Technology.
Our Diploma of Information Technology has been designed for students taking the first step towards our bachelor degree, and professionals building their current IT knowledge and skills.
We help you prepare for a degree with targeted support and tuition. We'll also help you enhance your professional-communication and academic-writing skills.
You’ll learn up-to-date skills and knowledge for a career in IT, including:
- networking (CISCO)
- designing databases
- writing computer programs in Python
- connecting databases to dynamic websites
- scheduling ICT development using Microsoft Project
- using Linux (LPI).
If you successfully complete this diploma you will be eligible for a guaranteed place in the second year of the Bachelor of Information Technology, the Bachelor of Cyber Security or the Bachelor of Data Science.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply a broad body of fundamental knowledge of information technologies in the areas of programming, networking, web development, operating systems, databases, and ICT management;
- Use the latest information technologies, and with self-learning capabilities, solve real-world ICT-related problems;
- Exhibit a range interpersonal and academic skills with a strong focus on development practice in an independent or collaborative environment, and;
- Present foundation technical and theoretical knowledge and skills for industry certifications from reputable international vendors, CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-1).
Our Diploma of Information Technology follows a hybrid learning model and is delivered through a combination of on-campus (in person) 2 days a week and online classes 1 day per week.
You'll be able to access resources and complete activities online, prior to attending face-to-face sessions, where your learning will be consolidated.
Our Women in Science Engineering program supports our current university students, and inspires women to choose engineering and science careers.
We run hands-on workshops in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines for secondary-school students.
Achieve your full potential with The Learning Hub, which help you develop your confidence, academic ability, and study skills.
Benefit from in-person mentoring and study sessions, along with a range of digital learning modules that you can access anytime.
Get help from our online, 24/7 support service to polish your assignments before you submit, and receive guidance on writing, referencing, maths and more.