Admission criteria:
* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
English language requirements:
To gain entry into CDU International College, all applicants must satisfy the English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 162, with no skill below 154. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency (CEFR) | A minimum overall grade of B1. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 42 with no score lower than 36. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 46 with a minimum score of 14 for reading, speaking and listening and a minimum score of 21 for writing. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU International College, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Academic entry requirements by country
A full list of academic entry requirements for our Diploma in IT can be found on our Entry Requirements page.
The Diploma of Information Technology is designed to reflect general degree course objectives and build towards the graduate attributes of Charles Darwin University. These attributes describe creative, flexible and socially responsible graduates who are able to the acquire, understand and apply concepts and knowledge with a high level of skills in communication, leadership and team work.
The UP Education approach meets this commitment to learning through a focus on students, high quality teaching, strict academic standards and helping students to be well-rounded.
The Diploma Information Technology has been developed to parallel the existing first year course with the added dimensions of Academic English development, increased contact time with staff and focus on linguistic and cultural gaps that will exist for many students in first year units.
Successful completion of this course allows you to enter the second year of the following courses at CDU: Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Computer Science. Both qualifications are accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Program units are aligned with the content, delivery and assessment of equivalent CDU degree units, along with specialised English language and academic support.
A candidate must successfully complete 8 units totalling 80 credit points (cp) over two semesters (4 units each semester) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
All units are scheduled for six contact hours per week over a 12-week teaching semester.
Subjects
Core Units (7 units): totalling 70 credit points as detailed below
Specialist Elective Units (1 unit): totalling 10 credit points selected from the units listed below.
First Year Diploma programmes are two semester courses that function as an alternative first year of an undergraduate degree at Charles Darwin University.
Successful completion of this programme allows direct entry into the second year of the CDU Bachelor of Information Technology degree programme, a degree accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
OSHC: 768AUD per year
