Course Overview

About This Course

The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology is a higher education qualification offered by Melbourne Polytechnic, designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in information technology. This course builds on foundational IT knowledge to develop professional and technical expertise relevant to the information technology industry.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Collingwood

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Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ACS

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melbourne Polytechnic located?

Melbourne Polytechnic has multiple campuses including Preston, Fairfield, Epping, Heidelberg, Greensborough, Prahran, and Collingwood.

How can I contact Melbourne Polytechnic for more information about the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology?

You can contact Melbourne Polytechnic by calling 1300 635 276, asking a question via their online enquiry form, or attending an information session listed on their website.

Is the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology available to international students?

Melbourne Polytechnic does offer courses to international students. Their CRICOS Code is 00724G, which allows them to enrol international students, and they provide dedicated international admissions information and support.

What financial assistance options are available for this course?

Melbourne Polytechnic offers VET Student Loans and provides information about fees for local higher education students. Scholarships are also available, and students can find more details on the Melbourne Polytechnic website.

How do I enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology at Melbourne Polytechnic?

Prospective students can find enrolment information on the Melbourne Polytechnic website under 'How to Enrol', submit an enquiry via the Short Courses Enquiry Form, or attend an information session to learn more about next steps.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $65,000 to $85,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $85,000 to $110,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $110,000 to $150,000 per year

Career Paths

Software Developer / Software EngineerCybersecurity Analyst / Security EngineerData Analyst / Data ScientistCloud Solutions ArchitectNetwork Engineer / Network Administrator

Key Skills

Programming and software development (Python, Java, C++, JavaScript)Database design, management, and SQL queryingCybersecurity principles, threat detection, and risk managementCloud computing and platform management (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)Systems analysis and design

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