Course summary

Looking for a career in the dynamic world of IT? The Diploma of Information Technology is an excellent place to start. Combining foundation IT units with academic skills units, this course has a focus on developing technical skills and knowledge with a clear pathway to a Bachelor degree.

Successful completion of the Diploma of Information Technology will enable entry and up to eight units of credit towards the Southern Cross Bachelor of Information Technology.

The Diploma of Information Technology is offered through SCU College, where we recognise our students may have different approaches to learning. We connect you to peers and nurture your success with additional workshops to develop your academic and study skills.

Looking for a career in the dynamic world of IT? The Diploma of Information Technology is an excellent place to start. Combining foundation IT units with academic skills units, this course has a focus on developing technical skills and knowledge with a clear pathway to a Bachelor degree.

Successful completion of the Diploma of Information Technology will enable entry and up to eight units of credit towards the Southern Cross Bachelor of Information Technology.

The Diploma of Information Technology is offered through SCU College, where we recognise our students may have different approaches to learning. We connect you to peers and nurture your success with additional workshops to develop your academic and study skills.

Course Learning Outcome

Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions within defined information technology settings.

Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined information technology contexts to solve a range of problems.

Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined information technology contexts.

Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined information technology contexts to solve a range of problems.

Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions within defined information technology settings.

Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined information technology contexts.

Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts, and solutions, individually and/or in a team within defined information technology contexts.

Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined information technology contexts.


Course overview

Course code

2125350

Course abbreviation

DipIT

Credit points

96

Equivalent units

8

Duration

1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Duration

1 year full-time

Availability details

Domestic

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Gold Coast Term 1 N/A N/A
Online Term 1 N/A N/A

Fee information

Commonwealth supported


International

Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Gold Coast Term 1 $31,600 ($3,950 per unit) 111198B
Melbourne Term 1 $31,600 ($3,950 per unit) 111518B
Perth Term 1 $31,600 ($3,950 per unit) 111518B
Sydney Term 1 $31,600 ($3,950 per unit) 111518B

Course requirements

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Information Technology, students must complete 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:

  • 8 core units (96 credit points)

Course progressions

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment

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