Diploma of Information Technology

Deakin College

Course details

CRICOS course code: 097891B

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Summary

The Diploma of Information Technology provides a broad introduction to computing. Afterwards you can progress to a more specialised area during your degree such as computer science, cyber security, application development, cloud computing, creative technologies, game development and virtual and augmented reality.

Course Structure

Complete and pass 8 units.

2 core units:

SIT102 Introduction to Programming
SIT103 Data and Information Management

Plus an additional 6 units from:

SIT105 Thinking Technology and Design
SIT111 Algorithms and Computing Systems
SIT112 Data Science Concepts
SIT113 Cloud Computing and Virtualisation
SIT120 Introduction to Responsive Web Apps
SIT123 Data Capture Technologies
SIT124 Exploring I.T.
SIT151 Game Fundamentals
SIT162 Introduction to Creative Technologies
SIT182 Real World Practices for Cyber Security
SIT190 Introductory Mathematical Methods
SIT192 Discrete Mathematics

Diploma to Degree Mapping

For information on how this Diploma maps to Deakin University degrees, select the degree you wish to progress to.

Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Cyber Security

Direct entry to 2nd year bachelor degree in IT, Computer Science or Cyber Security
Supportive learning environment provides the best possible preparation for Deakin University
Study on a Deakin University campus with full access to accommodation, support services and University facilities

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Tuition Fees (AUD $) Start date Duration Campus
Course fee: 28,880 (3,610 per unit) 02 Mar 2020
29 Jun 2020
Full time
Read more8 or 12 months
Deakin College
Melbourne Burwood Campus
70 Elgar Road
Melbourne Victoria 3125
Australia

Entry criteria

Entry to Diploma course requires the successful completion of Australian Year 12 equivalent. Students from other countries should have country specific requirements equivalent to Australia.

English Admission Requirements

Cambridge: English Advanced (CAE) - FCE Level B2;

Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) - EAP 2;

GCE O-level - C6; HK Form 5 - 60% in Form 5 English Language;

HKDSE - Level 3 HKDSE English;

IELTS - 5.5 (with no band score below 5.5);

Pearsons Test of English Academic (PTE): 42-49;

SPM English - C4;

TOEFL Computer Based - 196;

TOEFL Paper Based - 525, TOEFL iBT: 52 – Writing 19, Speaking 16, Listening and Reading 5.

Address

Deakin College
Melbourne Burwood Campus
70 Elgar Road
Melbourne Victoria 3125
Australia
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