Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Information Technology

Griffith University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00233E

The Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Information Technology is an 80 credit point program that provides an alternative route for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program for applicants who do not possess the required qualifications for direct admission. The Griffith Sciences Group will be responsible for the overall supervision of the student and monitoring their progress throughout the program.

Subjects

  • Advanced Topics in Information Technology A
  • Advanced Topics in Information Technology B
  • Advanced Topics in Information Technology C
  • Dissertation
  • Research Methods in IT

Standard entry requirements

Related Bachelor degree (4.5 GPA) or higher

Recognition

The University's Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy will apply.Students who have completed relevant prior postgraduate studies may be granted a maximum of 20 credit points of credit towards the 40 credit points of coursework. Credit may not be granted for any dissertation or research component.Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website: Credit transfer Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect. View credit precedents for this program

Study pathways

Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Information Technology (and have achieved a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher with a Grade of 5 in the Dissertation component) are eligible to apply for admission to the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program subject to fulfilment of requirements for candidature as specified in the Higher Degree Research Policy and successful completion of the confirmation procedure.Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Information Technology (and have achieved a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher with a Grade of 6 in the Dissertation component) are eligible to apply for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program subject to fulfilment of requirements for candidature as specified in the Higher Degree Research Policy and successful completion of the confirmation procedure.

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