Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
No
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ATAR
45
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 5.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
DipIT
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Course code
2125350
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
Overview
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 |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions within defined information technology settings. |
GA2: Creativity Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined information technology contexts to solve a range of problems. |
GA3: Ethical practice Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined information technology contexts. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline 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. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined information technology contexts. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts, and solutions, individually and/or in a team within defined information technology contexts. |
GA7: Cultural competence Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined information technology contexts. |
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Gold Coast | Term 1 , Term 3 , Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
Online | Term 1 , Term 3 , Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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)
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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 structure
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.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Students must enrol in the core College units in their first Term of study: EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline AND MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MATH1003 | Quantitative Methods with Economics |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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COMP1001 | Data Communications and Networks |
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PROG1001 | Programming I |
Summer Term
Term3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ISYS1002 | Cybersecurity |
Term3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ISYS1004 | Contemporary Issues in Information Technology |
Summer Term
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ISYS1005 | Systems Analysis and Design |
Summer Term
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ISYS1001 | Web Development I |
Term1,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |
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Core units |
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EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline | ||
MATH1003 | Quantitative Methods with Economics | ||
COMP1001 | Data Communications and Networks | ||
PROG1001 | Programming I | ||
ISYS1001 | Web Development I | ||
ISYS1002 | Cybersecurity | ||
ISYS1004 | Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | ||
ISYS1005 | Systems Analysis and Design |