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Diploma of Information Technology Fast Track
Diploma of Information Technology Fast Track

Diploma of Information Technology Fast Track

  • ID:UOWC610006
  • Level:1-Year Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • ATAR equivalent 55, OR,

  • Minimum 70% in 4 HSC Subjects (or equivalent), OR,

  • Minimum 75% in 3 HSC Subjects, (or equivalent), OR,

  • Interstate ATAR equivalent (such as Victoria’s ENTER or Queensland's OP), OR

  • Results in an overseas qualification deemed equivalent to minimum ATAR, OR

  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

If any of the above entry requirements are not met, applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE AND RECOMMENDED STUDIES

UOW College assumes students will have studied Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced (any result) OR Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2 ≥60%.

English Requirements

To gain entry into this course you need to have met the following requirements:

IELTS Academic 6.0 (min 5.5 in Reading and Writing) or equivalent completed in the last two years; or

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS COMPLETED IN ENGLISH: Applicants may be considered as meeting the English language requirement if successfully completing two (2) years of secondary or tertiary study at an approved institution where:

  • the language of instruction was English; and

  • the institution is located in a country where the official language is English.

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

The following citizenships may be considered for an English language waiver under the above guideline: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, UK, USA.

Course Information

The Diploma of Information Technology Fast Track can get you guaranteed* entry into the second year of a Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Business Information Systems or Bachelor of Computer Science at the University of Wollongong (UOW), or into the first year second session of the Bachelor of Technology at the University of Wollongong.

The course is designed for international students, studying in Australia.

Digital disruption is changing the way we work, learn, interact and behave. Computer science and information technology underpin everything we do. Every industry, from creative and finance, to healthcare, agriculture and transport is transforming and creating demand for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) talent.

How do we thrive in tomorrow’s economy and build our digital future? How can integrated enterprise solutions solve business problems?

In the Diploma of Information Technology Fast Track you will address these fundamental questions and gain the skills to be better prepared to succeed at your UOW bachelor. You’ll explore various disciplines, including programming, systems analysis, networks and web technologies and graduate with a Higher Education Diploma to help get you into the workforce while completing your bachelor's degree.

The Diploma of Information Technology (IT) provides a guaranteed* pathway into the second year of a Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Business Information Systems, or Bachelor of Computer Science at UOW. The Diploma of IT covers a range of information systems, information technology and business topics, including structured programming, and techniques and technologies of systems analysis, and will help you build you skills for a career in IT.

CRICOS : 057233A

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Pathway Courses

Pathway Options:

The below pathway options apply to Diploma of Information Technology – Fast Track and Diploma of Information Technology.

  • Bachelor of Business Information Systems - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)

  • Bachelor of Computer Science - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)

  • Bachelor of Information Technology - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)

  • Bachelor of Technology* - Credit includes entry into 1st Year (8 subjects, 18 credit points)

*Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced ≥ 50% (or equivalent) is a mandatory Subject Requirement for applicants seeking a progressive offer from this course to the Bachelor of Technology.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Analyst

  • Animator

  • Computer or Software Engineer

  • Database Administrator

  • Electronics Engineer

  • Games or App Developer

  • Investment Banker

  • IT Consultant

  • Network Architect or Engineer

  • Programmer

  • Security Engineer

  • Web Designer or Developer

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) per year

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