Diploma of Information Technology

Diploma of Information Technology

If you wish to pursue a career in IT, then the Diploma of Information Technology is ideal for you. It provides a broad introduction to computer science, so you can pursue further studies in specialisations such as software design, information systems and web design. You will progress to the second year of the bachelor’s degree program, and can tailor this towards your career ambitions. The Diploma of Information Technology may also lead to entry level positions in the IT industry, such as help desk roles.

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Key Information

Duration

8 or 12 months

Intake

March, July, October 

Location

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street Sydney 

CRICOS Code:

053277K

Australian International

2023 Fees

Course fees A$24,200


UAC Code:

640050

Australian International

2023 Fees

Course fees A$30,800

Course structure

The course can be completed over two or three sessions. It comprises of core (mandatory) and elective units. Students will study 8 units in total from the list below.

Core units

  • COMM103 Writing and Research for Science and Engineering
  • COMM108 Digital Media Principles
  • ITEC101 Principles of Business Information Systems
  • ITEC102 Introduction to Programming
  • ITEC103 Introduction to Software Design
  • ITEC150 Systems Design and Data Management

Choose 2 elective units

  • ENGN100 Fundamentals of Digital Technology and Design
  • MATH102 Introduction to Statistics
  • MATH100 Mathematics A

Our friendly Student Advisors will help you to choose the most appropriate elective units for your program.

Assumed knowledge

To meet the entry requirements for this diploma program, it is assumed that students have completed Australian year 12 maths or equivalent. If not, students may be required to study a bridging subject or support maths program.

See Admission requirements for pre-course information.  

 

Your future outcomes

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology* 

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Mobile Computing)

Bachelor of Information Systems

Bachelor of Information Systems (Big Data) 

Bachelor of Information Systems (Mobile Computing) 

Bachelor of Information Systems (Networking)

Successful completion of an SIBT Diploma will allow you to enter a bachelor’s degree at Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus with 8 units of credit.

*Students can also progress into a Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Networking) with 7 units of credit.

You must complete and pass the required eight units for your Diploma. Graduates who achieve an overall average of 50% (taking into account all units attempted) will gain entry into Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus. Students who do not achieve this will be considered for entry on an individual basis.

Artificial intelligence, database administration, e-commerce, language technology, multimedia and internet development, networking, programming, system analysis, communication technologies, various IT roles.

According to research conducted by Graduate Careers Australia (graduatecareers.com.au) average national graduate starting salaries are:

Computer Science: $54,000

  • Australian Computer Society (ACS)
  • Association of Computing Machinery (ACM)

TEQSA accreditation

Provider Registration Number: PRV12046

Course ID: CRS1200492

This program is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework.

This program is available to domestic students and to international students studying in Australia on an Australian student visa provided the applicant meets the published entry requirements.

Admissions information

Applicant backgroundSemester 1/Full year intake 2021
Number of StudentsPercentage of Students
(A) Past higher education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)
<5N/P
(B) Past vocational education and
training (VET) study
<5N/P
(C) Work and life experience (admitted
on the basis of previous achievement
other than the above)
<5N/P

(D) Recent secondary education:
- Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(regardless of whether this includes
the impact of adjustment factors such
as equity or subject bonus points)

- Admitted where both ATAR and
additional criteria were considered
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test,
early offer conditional on minimal
ATAR)

- Admitted on the basis of other
criteria only and ATAR was not a
factor (e.g special consideration,
audition alone, schools
recommendation scheme with
no minimum ATAR requirement)

<5

 

 

<5

 

 

 

<5

N/P

 

 

N/P

 

 

 

42.86%

International students125.00%
All Students4100.00%