Undergraduate SCU-INF-DIP-2024
Diploma of Information Technology
Study towards a career in IT
Thinking about a career in programming, web development, or technical support? Start with this online IT course that covers essentials like cybersecurity and computer networks. You’ll also work on learning skills during this pathway to a Bachelor of IT.
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Study method
100% online
Price
From
$7,500
Total subjects
8
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- No dates available
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Degree details
What you'll learn
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
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.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Information Technology is a one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) pathway course that equips students with foundational knowledge and skills in Information Technology. This course will give you a foundation in Information and Communication Technologies with an opportunity to take on further study to move towards a career as programmers, user-experience designers and developers, web developers, systems administrators or technical support personnel.
Entry requirements
Secondary education
ATAR: 45 or equivalent
English Proficiency 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
Overall - 5.5
Listening - minimum 5.5
Reading - minimum 5.0
Speaking - minimum 5.0
Writing - minimum 5.0
Credit for previous study or work
Applicants or students that can provide supporting documents to verify they already know, understand and can perform the learning outcomes for one or more units within a Southern Cross course, are eligible to have their prior learning assessed for credit by submitting an application for Advanced Standing.
Description
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.
Degree structure details
Recommended Study Pattern
As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:
- Data Communications and Networks
- Programming I
- Web Development I
- Cybersecurity
Plus there’s a selection of electives to choose from. As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you.
Award Requirements
To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Information Technology, students must complete 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
- 7 core units (84 credit points) and
- 1 option unit (12 credit points)