Diploma of Information Technology

The tuition fee for the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology is A$19,500, with a non-tuition fee of $550. Course fees do not include computer software or textbooks, which must be purchased at the student's own cost. A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the letter of offer and written agreement.

This course is delivered 20 hours a week using both online and face-to-face learning environments. Face-to-face learning is a classroom-based setting that includes the simulation of the workplace-based environment, while the online learning component is 1/3 of the course, delivered via a Learning Management System (LMS) that students access with their own username and password.

Students must have their own laptop with Microsoft Office software, e.g. Office 365 Personal that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher. For printing of completed assessments, students need to have their own USB. Please refer to the International Student Handbook for the specification and other technical requirements.

Yes, students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in the International Student Handbook. For international students, the granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. If course credit is granted following the issuance of the Confirmation of Enrolment, students will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment showing a reduced duration.

The Diploma of Information Technology is delivered over 78 weeks, comprising 6 terms of 10 weeks each (60 weeks of study) plus 18 weeks of holiday breaks as specified in the timetable. Intakes are available in January, April, July, and October, with midterm intakes also available.