Put your smarts to work toward a highly-sought tech degree with the Diploma of Information Technology.
Course overview
The Diploma of Information Technology can gain you entry into the second year of a Deakin University bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science or Software Engineering. With a broad introduction to computing, you'll be perfectly placed to pursue a more specialised area during your degree studies.
Employment and career options upon completing your Bachelor degree:
Computer science
Cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence
Application development
Cloud computing
Creative technologies
Game development
Virtual and augmented reality
Software engineer
Software developer
Programmer
Embedded systems developer
Robotics programmer
Systems architect
Data analyst
Data scientist
Data engineer
Data architect
Information analyst
Reporting analyst
Pathways to Deakin University
On completion of this Diploma you can pathway into the following degrees at Deakin University:
Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence
Bachelor of Computer Science
Majors: Internet-of-Things, Robotics, Data Science
Bachelor of Cyber Security
Bachelor of Data Science (pathway commences in 2024)
Bachelor of Information Technology
Majors: Application Development, Networking and Cloud Computing, Cyber Security
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) (pathway commences in 2024)
24 June 2024, 21 October 2024, 24 February 2025
Deakin College
Melbourne Burwood Campus,
70 Elgar Road,
BURWOOD,
Victoria,
3125, MELBOURNE, Australia
The following is required for Australian students:
Successful completion of Year 12 (VCE or equivalent)
VCE VM completion
Completion of Cert IV and above
IB Diploma score of 22 or above
Work experience - Mature Age only
English Admission Requirements
Cambridge: English Advanced (CAE) - FCE Level B2;
Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) - EAP 2;
GCE O-level - C6;
IELTS - 5.5 (with no band score below 5.5);
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 42-49;
International Baccalaureate Diploma - Grade 4 in English;
TOEFL iBT: 52 – Writing 19, Speaking 16, Listening and Reading 5.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.