Entry Requirements
English Requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (min 5.5 in all bands)
TOEFL iBT: 79 and above
SPM English: Grade B4
Pearsons Test of English Academic (PTE) 50
Cambridge English Scale: 169 (no skill less than 162)
The Diploma of Information Technology is ideal for students wishing to pursue a career in IT. It provides a broad introduction to computer science, so you can pursue further studies in specialisations such as software design, information systems and web design. You will progress to the second year of the bachelor’s degree program, and can tailor this towards your career ambitions. The Diploma of Information Technology may also lead to entry level positions in the IT industry, such as help desk roles.
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Course structure
The course can be completed over two or three sessions. It comprises of core (mandatory) and elective units. Students will study 8 units in total from the list below.
Core units
COMM103 Writing and Research for Science and Engineering
COMM108 Digital Media Principles
ITEC101 Principles of Business Information Systems
ITEC102 Introduction to Programming
ITEC103 Introduction to Software Design
ITEC150 Systems Design and Data Management
Choose 2 elective units
ENGN100 Fundamentals of Digital Technology and Design
MATH102 Introduction to Statistics
MATH100 Mathematics A
Our friendly Student Advisors will help you to choose the most appropriate elective units for your program.
Your direct pathway to University
High School -> SIBT -> 2nd Year University (Western Sydney University)
Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology*
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Mobile Computing)
Bachelor of Information Systems
Bachelor of Information Systems (Big Data)
Bachelor of Information Systems (Mobile Computing)
Bachelor of Information Systems (Networking)
Artificial intelligence, database administration, e-commerce, language technology, multimedia and internet development, networking, programming, system analysis, communication technologies, various IT roles.
Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) $594 per year
