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Diploma of University Studies (Information Technology)

Federation University Australia

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00103D

This pathway will suit you if have decided to become an engineer but do not have the entry requirements after completing VCE, or you are now considering going to university after completing VCAL or an unscored VCE. The aim of the Diploma is to give you the underpinning skills in mathematics, physical sciences and computing, design, materials and professional skills that are the foundations of engineering. The Diploma will prepare you for degree level study while getting you started on the subjects you will need to earn an engineering qualification. The inclusion of first year Bachelor of Engineering subjects gives you a broad engineering foundation and offers you a clear choice of pathways into the second year of three specialised engineering degrees: Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours), Bachelor of Mechatronic Systems Engineering (Honours).

Structure

180 credit points including 8 information technology discipline-specific courses

Subjects

  • Understanding University Learning
  • Introduction To Technical Maths
  • Mathematics And Introductory Statistics
  • Academic Writing
  • It Problem Solving
  • Knowledge And Professionals
  • Big Data And Analytics
  • Mobile Development Fundamentals
  • Game Development Fundamentals
  • Communications And Technology
  • Understanding The Digital Revolution
  • Networking And Security
  • Web Design

Standard entry requirements

Entry requirements (year 12) Admission criteria for recent secondary graduates (Current year 12 and graduates from 2017 and 2018) Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 18 in any English. Literacy and numeracy test Compulsory: Applicants who are currently completing VCAL, unscored VCE, or those who do not meet the specified pre-requisite studies will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission. Entry requirements (non year 12) Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study Literacy and numeracy test Compulsory: All applicants who are not currently studying year 12 or recently completed year 12 in 2017 or 2018 will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission. Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study Literacy and numeracy test Compulsory: All applicants who are not currently studying year 12 or recently completed year 12 in 2017 or 2018 will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission. Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience Literacy and numeracy test Compulsory: All applicants who are not currently studying year 12 or recently completed year 12 in 2017 or 2018 will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission.

Study pathways

Graduates of the Foundation Access Studies (FAST) program may pathway into the Diploma of University Studies, with credit. Successful completion of the Diploma of University Studies (Information Technology) provides a pathway into the 2nd year of the following programs: Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Information Technology (Big Data & Analytics) Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Information Systems) Bachelor of Information Technology (Cloud & Enterprise Computing) Bachelor of Information Technology (Games Development) Bachelor of Information Technology (Mobile App Development Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking & Security) Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development) Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice) (additional requirements)

Further information

Further information: study.federation.edu.au

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