Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology

The program is designed for students from both computing and non-computing backgrounds, to enable you to have a pathway into higher studies in Information and Communications Technology and to support a career in ICT. Accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), this program offers you formal training in the theoretical aspects of ICT, creating a solid base to continue your progression in the ICT field. The ever-changing industry of ICT requires everyone to update their knowledge every few years. This program ensures a proper foundation is learnt to gain confidence and knowledge to proceed to further studies and career advancement. The program is also designed to enable inexperienced, non-ICT students to enter a career in ICT. You will benefit from the Western's policies on recognition of prior learning by matching your professional experience against specific subjects that form part of the Graduate Diploma in ICT. Western recognises and concentrates on the vital role that computer networks play in all areas of life. This is reflected in our research strengths in networking and web engineering. This program will prepare you to undertake further studies in these two vital areas.