Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (Computing Technology)

Graduate Diploma

Enhance your skills with a computing technology degree and prepare for a career in the dynamic IT industry.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, May

Domestic Fees

$27,200 per year

About this course

Overview

Enhance your skills with a computing technology degree and prepare for a career in the dynamic IT industry.
Develop broad foundation knowledge in the areas of networking and IT system administration.
Explore advanced security concepts and the issues and ethical implications surrounding security and information privacy in an online context.
Benefit from the ability to study online and progress at a pace that suits your lifestyle.

Further study

When you complete the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology, you could take the credit from your studies and go on to complete the Master of Information Technology.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian university three-year bachelor degree, or equivalent.
or
A minimum of five years' professional work experience equivalent to a qualification at AQF Level 7.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Study locations

Toowoomba

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 2 Specialisation courses 4 2 x approved courses 2 Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other specialisations

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024	Monday 22 January	Monday 15 January	Monday 22 January	Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024	Monday 20 May	Monday 6 May	Monday 13 May	Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024	Monday 2 September	Monday 26 August	Monday 2 September	Friday 6 December

Further information

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