Diploma of Information Technology (Extended)

Yes. You can begin with a UTS College Diploma of Information Technology, which provides direct entry into Year 2 of an IT undergraduate degree if you achieve the required grade point average (GPA). Articulation requirements are available on the UTS website.

With an IT degree, you could build a career as a cybersecurity specialist, software developer, data scientist, AI engineer, games developer, systems analyst, or cloud engineer, across industries shaping the future.

Yes. Graduates are eligible to apply for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Students can also apply for student membership while studying.

UTS has two main IT intakes per year: the Autumn session (February) and the Spring session (July). Intake availability can vary depending on the IT course or major, so it is recommended to check the course page for the latest intake dates and entry requirements.

The UTS College Diploma of Information Technology is a pathway qualification that provides direct entry into Year 2 of a UTS IT undergraduate degree, such as the Bachelor of Information Technology, provided the required GPA is achieved. The Bachelor of Information Technology is a three-year degree that develops practical IT skills in networking, databases, information systems, cybersecurity, cloud technologies and web development.