Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

Graduate Diploma

Expand your knowledge and skills by completing a postgraduate degree in Information Technology to help take your career to the next level.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

G1086, 0101258

Domestic Fees

$20,160 per year / $20,160 total

International Fees

$34,320 per year / $34,320 total

About this course

Overview

If you already have a bachelor's degree or relevant qualification in IT, this course allows you to take your information technology skills and experience one step further.

You'll learn specialised techniques in our IT Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge learning teaching and research facility fitted with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high-performance computing capabilities.

As part of the course, you'll complete an individual study project in an area of interest for you. This will let you put what you learn into practice and further your research and applied knowledge skills.

3 reasons to study Information Technology at Murdoch

This course has been designed in collaboration with industry partners, so there's an emphasis on solving complex and real-world Information Technology problems.
You will learn from our teaching and research staff who are creative IT professionals and are highly active in generating policy and change within industry.
If you're a domestic student, you can complete this course on a full-time or part-time basis. This means you can study on your terms and add to your skill set while you're still earning.

Develop your skills

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:

Writing, data analysis and research skills
Technical and non-technical methods to explore professional practice, effective communication and project management
Specialised skills in knowledge management, data communications and business analysis
Creative-thinking and communication skills

Your future career

With a Graduate Diploma in Information Technology, you'll be ready to progress or launch a variety of IT-related careers. Your career options could include roles such as:

Information Technology Manager
Technology Strategist
Information Systems Manager
Business Analyst
Programmer
Data Analyst and Scientist
Cyber Security and networking expert

Entry requirements

Recognised Bachelor's degree in IT (AQF Level 7); OR recognised non-IT Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) plus an approved qualification in IT; OR recognised non-IT Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) plus two years of relevant IT experience; OR recognised non-IT Honours degree (AQF Level 8) plus relevant IT experience. Recognition of relevant and current informal or non-formal learning may be used for entry requirements and should be discussed with the Academic Chair.

Study locations

Perth

How to apply

How to apply

Please indicate above whether you're a domestic or international student intending to study at a Western Australian campus.

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Recommended documents (if applicable)

Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
Change of name documentation
Marriage certificate
Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
- Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
- Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
- GTE Form 2
- Personal Statement (SOP)
- Up to date Curriculum Vitae
A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
A copy of your visa documents (if available)
A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at Murdoch University.

76.5%

Overall satisfaction

82.4%

Skill scale

73.5%

Teaching scale

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