Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
UNSW Sydney
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00098G
This is intended for students with little (if any) prior computing experience or students with some computing know-how seeking a broader understanding. It consists of 12 courses selected from across the Master of Information Technology program, with a focus on the Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses and a research option. Students may also choose up to two majors, while Two electives can be chosen from outside the school.
Designed for
Students with no prior computing background, or with some computing background who want to obtain a broad understanding of computing
Structure
- Completion of 72 UOC (Units of Credit
- 1 course = 6 UOC). Students can specialise in up to 2 streams.
Subjects
- Artificial intelligence
- Bioinformatics
- Database systems
- E-commerce systems
- Information technology
- Internetworking
Standard entry requirements
- A three year undergraduate degree equivalent to a standard Australian bachelor degree in engineering or science that included Mathematics up to at least year two level
- And a high credit average achieved overall
- Or articulation from the Graduate Certificate in Computing (7543) subject to no fails.
Study pathways
After successful completion of twelve courses students have two options: Graduate from the Graduate Diploma; OR Apply to articulate to the Masters program with credit for the completed courses. Students can apply to articulate from the Graduate Diploma in IT program to the Masters program (8543) provided they have failed no courses. Full credit may be granted. Students should pay careful attention when selecting their courses to ensure that they align with the program for the major of their preference.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Kensington | Yes |
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