Graduate Diploma in Information Technology - University of New South Wales

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Program Code: 5543
Commencement: Semester 1 (March) or Semester 2 (July)
Program Duration: 1.5 years

Estimated Annual Tution Fees: A$23,280

Program Description

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology provides engineering and science students with a broad-based IT education, and more specialised knowledge in at least two majors, enabling them to work in a range of positions in the IT industry. Students who are not eligible for entry to the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology, or who wish to take a shorter postgraduate qualification, may apply for the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology.

Entry Requirements

A recognised three-year Bachelor degree in engineering or science or a discipline that included mathematics up to at least year two level, with a high credit average over the final two years; or completion of the Graduate Certificate in Computing.

Program Structure

The program consists of 12 courses totalling 72 units of credit (UOC). Courses within the program are defined by four study levels – level 0 has no course prerequisites, level 1 has 1 prerequisite, level 2 has 2 prerequisites and level 3 has 3 prerequisites. As many courses within the program have prerequisites, courses may only be studied if the required prerequisites have been met.
Students may cover introductory courses (Level 0), core computing courses (Level 1 and 2) and advanced electives (Level 3). Two majors must be studied.

Major 1 18-36
3 courses from the same study area must be completed to satisfy a major.
Students may study between 3 to 6 courses. For details of available majors, refer to the majors for the Master in Information Technology.
Major 2 18-36
3 courses from the same study area must be completed to satisfy a major.
Students may study between 3 to 6 courses. For details of available majors, refer to the majors for the Master in Information Technology.
Electives 0-36
See the electives section for the Master in Information Technology for available courses.