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Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (Computing Technology)

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Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (Computing Technology) (GDTI)
CRICOS: 066137D
Entry requirements
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Study mode
  • Online
  • On-campus
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 1 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Jul

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Overview

  • Enhance your skills with a computing technology degree and prepare for a career in the dynamic IT industry.
  • Develop broad foundation knowledge in the areas of networking and IT system administration.
  • Explore advanced security concepts and the issues and ethical implications surrounding security and information privacy in an online context.
  • Benefit from the ability to study online and progress at a pace that suits your lifestyle.

Further study

When you complete the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology, you could take the credit from your studies and go on to complete the Master of Information Technology.

Entry requirements

  • Completion of an Australian university three-year bachelor degree, or equivalent.
    or
  • A minimum of five years’ professional work experience equivalent to a qualification at AQF Level 7.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units. Most courses (similar to ‘subjects’) are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 2
Specialisation courses 4
2 x approved courses 2
Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other specialisations

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (8 units) in this degree:

Study Mode Cost
External/Online

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 29680
On-campus

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 29680

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2023. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

CRICOS: 066137D

Apply direct to UniSQ

The University accepts applications all year. Semester start dates are:

  • Semester 1, 2023 starts on Monday 20 February, 2023.
  • Semester 2, 2023 starts on Monday 10 July, 2023.
  • Semester 3, 2023 starts on Monday 13 November, 2023.

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Begin your study journey today with the university rated five out of five stars for graduates starting salaries* and start the degree that’s right for you.

*Good Universities Guide, 2023

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