Graduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology

Western Sydney University

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Qualification

1 Year

Course duration

2/28/2026

Start Date

US$12089

Fee

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The Graduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology is proposed as a pathway for non-Information and Communications Technology (ICT) graduates, with or without professional experience in the ICT field, to study ICT subjects. The speed of change in ICT requires everyone to update their knowledge every few years. This Graduate Certificate course provides a foundation in ICT whereby you can gain knowledge and confidence to proceed to further studies and career advancement. The course is also designed to enable inexperienced, non-ICT students to enter a career in ICT. The choice of any four units will enable you to tailor the course according to your own individual needs and plans. You will benefit from the University's policies on recognition of prior learning by allowing a matching of an individual's professional experience against specific units that form part of the Graduate Certificate in ICT. The University has a long history of providing well-designed degrees in ICT that are accredited at the professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). We recognise and concentrate on the vital role that computer networks, including internet and web technologies, play in all areas of life. This is reflected in our research strengths in networking and web engineering. Your career: As a graduate of this course, you can look forward to career opportunities in: Systems Architect Systems integrator Web analyst Software quality analyst Business programmer Software engineer analyst

For international students

Applicants must have successfully completed: An undergraduate degree or higher in any discipline OR A Diploma in any discipline, plus five (5) years full-time equivalent professional work experience in Information and Communications Technologies which includes experience in: programming, networking, database design and development, systems analysis and design and project management OR A Diploma in ICT/Computing/IS fields plus two (2) years full-time equivalent work experience in Information and Communications Technologies which includes experience in: programming, networking, database design and development, systems analysis and design, and project management. English Language Requirements: IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.

1 Year - Full time

Fee

A$18,344.00 (US$ 12,089) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

2/28/2026

Address

Parramatta South Campus, Victoria Road, RYDALMERE, New South Wales, 2116, SYDNEY, Australia

Western Sydney International Scholarships – Postgraduate

Value of scholarship

Scholarships valued at $6,000, $3,000 or 50% of tuition fees are awarded on academic merit.

How to applay

No application is necessary. All new applications for admission will be automatically considered for a scholarship. If you are successful, your scholarship offer will be outlined in your Offer of Admission letter. Acceptance date Scholarships will be granted on a first come first served basis until filled. Students are advised to accept the scholarship as soon as possible in order to avoid disappointment. Open until scholarships are filled for the session.

Requierments

Awards are granted on the basis of academic merit. Applicants must: be an international student and not an Australian Citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia. If your status changes to one of these during the study period the scholarship will discontinue. satisfy the academic eligibility requirements for either of the multi-year scholarships in their most recent completed tertiary qualification recognized by Western Sydney University satisfy all other admission requirements and accept their admission offer Applicants are not eligible if they: are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or hold permanent residency in Australia are a study abroad or an exchange student coming to the University are currently enrolled at Western Sydney University and apply for a scholarship for their existing course of study do not submit a fully completed application and/or acceptance are applying to study a program located at Sydney City campus are applying to study a postgraduate program that is less than one year duration have been granted more than 80 credit points advanced standing study less than 80 credit points to complete the course have been awarded another scholarship by the University or another organization that covers the cost of the tuition fees (fully or partially) to study at Western Sydney University Other Postgraduate Programs: The value awarded will be dependent on the level of academic achievement in previous studies: AUD $6,000 per year contribution to tuition fees (up to a maximum two years) or AUD $3,000 per year contribution to tuition fees (up to a maximum two years). Benefits will be applied to tuition fees for full-time enrolment in a postgraduate programs, not exceeding two years.

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Western Sydney University is in the top 2% of universities globally. The University is also in the world’s top 100 universities under 50 years old (THE World University Rankings). With campuses across Sydney, and 45,000 students from over 170 different countries, Western provides a diverse campus and varied learning environment.
A research-centred institution, 80% of Western’s research is ranked at a world standard or above, according to Excellence in Research Australia. The 5-star rating for teaching from QS University Ratings shows that teaching quality is high at Western, and students can get the individualised attention they require as a result of the 13:1 student to teacher ratio.
No other university in Sydney ranks as highly as Western Sydney University for employer satisfaction. Students leave Western ready for work, having already had opportunities to take part in a wide variety of work experiences, such as internships and volunteering. Throughout their degree, students use state-of-the-art facilities that have been awarded five stars by QS University Ratings, meaning they are ready to use the latest equipment in their respective fields upon graduation.
The Student Welfare Service at Western provides students with a variety of different academic support programs, ranging from language workshops to Peer Assisted Study Sessions. The trained Welfare Officers are welcoming and all meetings are confidential, meaning that students can seek help on personal issues too.
Being based in or around the city of Sydney means that students are able to explore one of the most famous cities in the world, and with over 150 student societies to get involved with on campus, there is lots to do for students outside of lectures.

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