Diploma of Information Technology
Provider:
Course Code:
VDIT
CRICOS Code:
093392J
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 14,900 Per Semester
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
Domestic, International
Intake:
February, May, July, October
Course 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. Over an extended 15-week semester, we’ll work with you to enhance your professional-communication and academic-writing skills.
You’ll also learn up-to-date skills and knowledge for a career in IT, including:
- networking (CISCO CCENT(external link))
- designing databases
- writing computer programs in Python
- connecting databases to dynamic websites
- scheduling ICT development using Microsoft Project
- using Linux (LPI(external link)).
Course Structure
To qualify for the award of Diploma of Information Technology, a total of 96 credit points (12 cp per unit) must be completed.
SEMESTER 1
- Web Development and CMS
- Introduction to Programming
- Communication and Information Management
- Computer Networks
SEMESTER 2
- Introduction to Database Systems
- Operating Systems
- Introduction to Project Management
- Web Application and Server Management
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements and prerequisites for this course outlined below.
|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Applicants must be aged 18 or over to be eligible to apply for this course. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS (Academic module): Overall score of 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) |
| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 55. Section scores no less than:
Listening: 9
Speaking: 16
Reading: 10
Writing: 18 |
| PTE Score (Minimum) | Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 42-49 (no section score less than 40) |
| CAE Score (Minimum) | University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 162. No individual band less than 154. |
Subjects
| Subject Name | Subject Type | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Web Development and CMS | Core | AUD 2,480 |
| Introduction to Programming | Core | AUD 2,480 |
| Communication and Information Management | Core | AUD 2,480 |
| Computer Networks | Core | AUD 2,480 |
| Introduction to Database Systems | Core | AUD 2,480 |
| Operating Systems | Core | AUD 2,480 |
| Introduction to Project Management | Core | AUD 2,480 |
| Web Application and Server Management | Core | AUD 2,480 |
Pathway
- Diploma of Information Technology + Bachelor of Information Technology
Career Opportunities
When you graduate, you’ll be qualified for entry-level work in the IT industry, including:
- computer and network support
- website development
- database support.