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AQF Level 5Domestic students onlyInformation technology

Diploma in Information Technology

  • 1 year full-time / Part-time available

University of Newcastle in NSW offers Diploma in Information Technology, a AQF Level 5 program. The program runs for 1 year full-time / Part-time available, with domestic fees from $0. Government subsidised places may be available.

University of Newcastle

Tier 2

University · NSW

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Domestic fee · Full qualification

$0Commonwealth supported
  • Government Funding
  • HECS-HELP
Duration
1 year full-time / Part-time available
ATAR requirement
51.2

HECS-HELP

This is a Commonwealth Supported Place — the government pays part of your tuition directly, and HECS-HELP lets you defer your remaining student contribution as an income-contingent loan. Available to eligible domestic students only. Confirm your CSP status with the provider.

Government funding

  • HECS-HELP

    Commonwealth Supported Place — defer your student contribution through HECS-HELP.

    $8,301

Estimated out-of-pocket

After applicable subsidies

$0

Fees and funding are indicative only. Contact the provider to confirm your eligibility and final costs.

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About this qualification

Here is what the Diploma in Information Technology qualification offered by University of Newcastle covers and who it is designed for.

If you have an interest in developing technology, using critical thinking, and redefining the way we work, learn, communicate, socialise Entertain ourselves, then the Diploma in Information Technology is for you.

Information technology (IT) is all about learning to develop, build and maintain software technology systems to meet the challenges faced by business and society. You can develop skills around data science to study collecting and analysing data for  connected devices, systems, and networks to bring meaning to complex patterns. Or you could develop software for a variety of electronic devices.

You will receive embedded support from the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, including access to a dedicated Student Liaison Officer, a quiet workspace for independent study and smaller class sizes in your foundational courses. Plus, when you study a Diploma at the University of Newcastle, the supported Pathways courses you complete are FREE.

The Diploma in Information Technology provides you with a level 5 diploma qualification and a degree pathway at the University of Newcastle. Upon completion of the Diploma in Information Technology you will receive guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Data Science and all programs in the Guaranteed Admissions Scheme.