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Looking for a career in the dynamic world of IT? The Diploma of Information Technology is an excellent place to start. Combining foundation IT units with academic skills units, this course has a focus on developing technical skills and knowledge with a clear pathway to a Bachelor degree.
Successful completion of the Diploma of Information Technology will enable entry and up to eight units of credit towards the Southern Cross Bachelor of Information Technology.
The Diploma of Information Technology is offered through SCU College, where we recognise our students may have different approaches to learning. We connect you to peers and nurture your success with additional workshops to develop your academic and study skills.
Looking for a career in the dynamic world of IT? The Diploma of Information Technology is an excellent place to start. Combining foundation IT units with academic skills units, this course has a focus on developing technical skills and knowledge with a clear pathway to a Bachelor degree.
Successful completion of the Diploma of Information Technology will enable entry and up to eight units of credit towards the Southern Cross Bachelor of Information Technology.
The Diploma of Information Technology is offered through SCU College, where we recognise our students may have different approaches to learning. We connect you to peers and nurture your success with additional workshops to develop your academic and study skills.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.0 |
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
| Online | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $33,184 ($4,148 per unit) | 111198B |
| Melbourne | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $32,960 ($4,120 per unit) | 111518B |
| Perth | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $32,960 ($4,120 per unit) | 111518B |
| Sydney | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $32,960 ($4,120 per unit) | 111518B |
Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions. | |||
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Information Technology, students must complete 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Core units | |||||
| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline | ||||
| COMP1001 | Data Communications and Networks | ||||
| PROG1001 | Programming I | ||||
| ISYS1001 | Web Development I | ||||
| ISYS1002 | Cybersecurity | ||||
| ISYS1004 | Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | ||||
| ISYS1005 | Systems Analysis and Design | ||||
Option units | |||||
| Select one (1) unit from the following: | |||||
| MATH1003 | Quantitative Methods with Economics | Note 1 | |||
| COMP1002 | Foundations of Computing | Note 2 | |||
| Note 1: | Select this option unit for pathway into the Bachelor of Information Technology |
| Note 2: | Select this option unit for pathway into the Bachelor of Computing in Industry (Honours) |
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions within defined information technology settings. |
Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined information technology contexts to solve a range of problems. |
Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined information technology contexts. |
Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined information technology contexts to solve a range of problems. Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions within defined information technology settings. |
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined information technology contexts. |
Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts, and solutions, individually and/or in a team within defined information technology contexts. |
Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined information technology contexts. |
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
The Diploma of Information Technology is a one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) pathway course that equips students with foundational knowledge and skills in Information Technology. This course will give you a foundation in Information and Communication Technologies with an opportunity to take on further study to move towards a career as programmers, user-experience designers and developers, web developers, systems administrators or technical support personnel.
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