Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is a crucial stepping stone on the journey to becoming a leader in IT. This one-year full-time program teaches the foundational skills and knowledge to transition into the IT sector or to pursue further study.
The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is a crucial stepping stone on the journey to becoming a leader in IT. This one-year full-time program teaches the foundational skills and knowledge to transition into the IT sector or to pursue further study. With a direct pathway into the Master of Information Technology, successful students can graduate with two highly respected qualifications in as little as two years.
You'll join Australia's #1 Engineering and Technology faculty* and discover a learning environment that places equal emphasis on theory and practice. As part of the School of Computing Science, you'll learn alongside aspiring IT professionals from a range of backgrounds. We encourage multidisciplinary collaboration to reflect the true nature of working in roles across the IT sector.
UNSW is a global leader in information technology. We're the #1 Engineering and Technology faculty in Australia* and the School of Computer Science is widely recognised for its excellence in research. Together, we've turned world-class research into real-world breakthroughs in algorithms, artificial intelligence, cyber security, operating systems and more.
Our students have access to the latest technologies and research facilities. We continually evolve and update our programs to maintain industry relevance and alignment with the emerging needs of the sector.
We're also proud to offer students direct access to our expansive industry and alumni network, opening students up to professional opportunities before and after graduation. Some of our past students have gained experience with organisations including Atlassian, Commbank, Google, Honeywell, Microsoft and WiseTech Global, and many have gone on to win full-time roles within these companies. This career-ready approach has earned us a reputation for producing Australia's most employable graduates** as well as some of the highest earners among other Australian universities^.
*QS World University Ranking by Subject, 2023
** AFR Top 100 Future Leaders Awards in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
^ QILT GOS, 2022
Admission to the standard one-year program requires a three-year bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7 equivalent) in any discipline with a minimum 65% average.
The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology can be taken as a standalone program or serve as a direct pathway into the Master of Information Technology.
To be eligible to enter the Master of Information Technology you must achieve a pass and have successfully completed 18 units of credit of foundational core courses.
International students may be eligible for the 2-year Graduate Certificate to Master of IT packaged pathway*.
*International students intending to pursue the Master of Information Technology through the packaged 2-year Graduate Certificate-Master of IT pathway, must apply directly to the Master of Information Technology (8543) and not the Graduate Certificate of IT to be eligible to apply for a student visa for 2-year duration of study.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
Admission to the standard one-year program requires a three-year bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7 equivalent
The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology can be taken as a standalone program or serve as a direct pathway into the Master of Information Technology.
To be eligible to enter the Master of Information Technology you must achieve a pass and have successfully completed 18 units of credit of foundational core courses.
International students may be eligible for the 2-year Graduate Certificate to Master of IT packaged pathway*.
*International students intending to pursue the Master of Information Technology through the packaged 2-year Graduate Certificate-Master of IT pathway, must apply directly to the Master of Information Technology (8543) and not the Graduate Certificate of IT to be eligible to apply for a student visa for 2-year duration of study.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
Future careers in IT
Studying information technology can open up a broad range of career pathways after university. Working for large enterprises as an in-house IT specialist is one common pathway, but the sky's the limit. Our graduates have explored roles in cyber security, defence and aerospace working in operational, management and advisory roles.
You could use your expertise to pursue roles in the following sectors:
Here are some potential roles you might unlock: