Diploma of Information Technologies

No, this course is only available for domestic students, meaning Australian or New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents are eligible to apply.

Yes, applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and/or upon completion of the STAT test.

Yes, credit transfer is available. It is the recognition of academic credits gained through formal study (i.e. units of competency) completed either at another institute or in another qualification. The total amount of credit will vary from individual to individual, based on the unit/s that have been successfully completed.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process of transferring the skills and knowledge that you have acquired over your lifetime (irrespective of how they were obtained) against the requirements of the unit. RPL is an assessment process that requires you to provide evidence that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the unit/s, and the amount and types of evidence needed will depend on the unit requirements.

Applicants may need to attend an interview with Swinburne staff. Depending on the chosen specialisation, the interview may also involve selected industry partners.