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Diploma of Information and Communications Technology

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Diploma of Information and Communication Technology combines leading-edge knowledge with practical experiences providing you with the confidence to pursue a career in IT. Using the latest hardware and software while you learn, you will develop a range of skills in programming, database design, and network infrastructure. To grow your expertise further and advance your career in a fast-paced and dynamic industry, this course provides you an entry pathway into the Bachelor of Information Technology.

This course will provide you with the underpinning knowledge and skills in information technology (IT), and can also provide an entry pathway into the Bachelor of Information Technology.

During your education and training, you will develop a range of skills in computing and information technology. Benefit from access to the latest hardware and software while you learn.

The Diploma of Information and Communications Technology combines theoretical and practical approaches, providing you with the confidence to pursue a career in this growing industry.

In addition to being a stand-alone qualification, the course provides an entry pathway into other programs. You may be eligible for credit for units completed within this program into the Bachelor of Information Technology.

Career Opportunities

Completion of the Diploma of Information and Communications Technology will prepare you to pursue employment opportunities in roles such as:

administrator

application specialist

communications specialist

database designer

network engineer

programmer

systems administrator

systems analyst

technical writer

web designer

web programmer.

Which department am I in?

School of Engineering and Technology

CRICOS

063667B

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
A$35,040.00 (US$ 23,120) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

10 March 2025, 14 July 2025

Venue

Cairns Campus

Corner Abbott Street and Shields Street,

CAIRNS,

Queensland,

4870, CAIRNS, Australia

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
A$35,040.00 (US$ 23,120) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

4 November 2024, 10 March 2025, 14 July 2025

Venue

Townsville Campus

538 Flinders Street,

TOWNSVILLE,

Queensland,

4810, TOWNSVILLE, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent; or completion of AQF Certificate IV or equivalent.

English Requirements

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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