Diploma Of Information Technology

Victoria University

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with attendance1 Year

Course duration

1/31/2026

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US$19639

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Achieve your dream of becoming an in-demand IT professional. Our diploma offers a practical, supportive program directly leading into the second year of Bachelor of Information Technology. Our Diploma of Information Technology has been designed for students taking the first step towards our bachelor degree, and professionals building their current IT knowledge and skills. We help you prepare for a degree with targeted support and tuition. Over an extended 15-week semester, we’ll work with you to enhance your professional-communication and academic-writing skills. You’ll also learn up-to-date skills and knowledge for a career in IT, including: networking (CISCO CCENT) designing databases writing computer programs in Python connecting databases to dynamic websites scheduling ICT development using Microsoft Project using Linux (LPI) Careers in IT When you graduate, you’ll be qualified for entry-level work in the IT industry, including: computer and network support website development database support. Pathways to further study On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study: Bachelor of Information Technology You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study. Course structure To qualify for the award of Diploma of Information Technology, a total of 96 credit points must be completed. Learning outcomes On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply a broad body of fundamental knowledge of information technologies in selected areas of study from the areas of: networking, ICT management, web application development, operating systems and database. 2. Use the latest information technologies, and with self- learning capabilities, solve real-world ICT related problems. 3. Exhibit a range interpersonal and academic skills with a strong focus on development practice in an independent or collaborative environment. 4. Present foundation technical and theoretical knowledge and skills for industry certifications from reputable international vendors CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-1).

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Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent). English language requirements IELTS (Academic module): Overall score of 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 55 (Listening 9, Speaking 16, Reading 10, Writing 18) Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 42 (no section score less than 40) University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 162. No individual band less than 154. VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 4): achieved.

with attendance1 Year - Online

Fee

A$29,800.00 (US$ 19,639) per yearAUD $14,900 per semester Please check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start Date

1/31/2026

Address

VU Brisbane Campus, 269 Wickham street, FORTITUDE VALLEY, Queensland, 4006, BRISBANE, Australia

with attendance1 Year - Online

Fee

A$29,800.00 (US$ 19,639) per yearAUD $14,900 per semester

Start Date

1/31/2026

Address

Footscray Nicholson Campus, Corner of Nicholson & Buckley Streets, Footscray, Victoria, 3011, MELBOURNE, Australia

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Victoria University is one of Australia’s few dual-sector universities, giving students unique access to a top-class education and vocational opportunities.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019 recognised Victoria University as a top 350 university, placing it inside the top 2% worldwide, and also 53rd in their Young University Rankings 2018.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria University has eight campuses in the city including three in the vibrant city centre, as well as a campus in Sydney. It welcomes over 11,2000 international students from over 100 different countries to create a truly global institution. Whilst many of these are based at partner universities in Asia and around the world, over 3,800 study in Melbourne.
Victoria University champions an innovative education system, with a ground-breaking first-year programme featuring a subject-by-subject style of teaching which aims to equip students with a range of practical, employable, independent skills.
Its unique role as a dual-sector university means students can choose between vocational education and training or undergraduate and postgraduate courses – all bases are covered in the hundreds of courses on offer. It offers more sports-related courses than any other institution in Australia, plus courses in computer science, engineering and technology are considered among= the best in Australia by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019. The Victoria University ethos focuses on pathways to university via its TAFE provider, Victoria University Polytechnic, and there are a wide range of ways the institution can help students reach their ultimate goals.
With an excellent reputation, world-class facilities and fantastic research opportunities provided by collaborations with organisations across the world, Victoria University programs give students an internationally-recognised education with huge potential attached.

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