Diploma of Information Technology
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00115M
Begin your IT journey. Unlock your future IT career in a fast-growing industry as Australia transitions to Industry 4.0. La Trobe's Diploma of Information Technology is designed to be a supported pathway into your dream IT degree or set you up to enter the industry in an entry level role. Build a strong foundation in core IT subjects - think programming and cybersecurity - that'll prepare you for your next degree. You'll study alongside Bachelor's degree students from day one and get a taste of university life. Depending on the subjects you've studied, you could graduate from the Diploma of Information Technology with up to one year's worth of course credit - known as advanced standing.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Diploma of Information Technology, students must complete 120 credit points consisting of: 60 core credit-points 60 elective credit points
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Data-based Critical Thinking
- Inside Information Technology
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Programming Environment
- Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education
Standard entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
- Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- International: IELTS - (6.0 < 6.0) (UG standard/minimum) - 6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (Bundoora) |
| Yes |
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| Online |
| No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Melbourne (Bundoora), Online.
Your course fees will depend on the subjects you choose to study: each subject has its own costs. The total course fee may vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and your approved Credit for Prior Learning. Fees correct Friday, Dec 8 2023
