Diploma of Information Technology
Diploma of Information Technology
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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)
REQUIREMENTS
Entry to Diploma courses requires the successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent.
English Admission Requirements
- C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English: Advanced) – FCE Level B2;
- Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) – EAP 2;
- GCE O-level – C6;
- IELTS (Academic) including IELTS One Skill Retake – 5.5 (with no band score below 5.5);
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 42 (with no communicative skill less than 42)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma – Grade 4 in English;
- TOEFL iBT: 52 – Writing 19, Speaking 16, Listening and Reading 5.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Deakin College is a direct pathway to Deakin University, providing students with the experience that supports successful transition to further studies at the University. Deakin has four campus locations- of which three are in the state of Victoria and one is offshore in Jakarta, Indonesia. Some of the subject areas covered by the study options on offer include Commerce, Computing, Engineering, Health Sciences, Management, Media & Communications, Science, and Business & Law. The College has produced over 15,000 graduates who have successfully progressed to degree programs at Deakin University.
