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

Jul

Domestic Fees

$26,400 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.

Thinking of studying in 2024? UniSQ will be delivering flexible new ways of teaching, with different calendar offerings, making the balance of study and life easier. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.

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. Most courses (similar to 'subjects') are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

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

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for 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

The closing dates for applying directly to UniSQ are:

Semester 1, 2023 - applications close on 20 February and the Semester 1 study period commences on Monday 20 February, 2023.
Semester 2, 2023 - applications close on 10 July and the Semester 2 study period commences on Monday 10 July, 2023.
Semester 3, 2023 - applications close on 13 November and Semester 3 study period commences on Monday 13 November, 2023.

2024 intakes

You can apply to start part-time study in Trimester 1, or full-time study in either Trimester 2 or Trimester 3.

Trimester 1 - applications close 22 January 2024 and the Trimester 1 study period starts on 22 January 2024.
Trimester 2 - applications close 13 May 2024 and the Trimester 2 study period starts on 13 May 2024.
Trimester 3 - applications close 2 September 2024 and the Trimester 3 study period starts on 2 September 2024.

Further information

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