Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is a 1.5-year program intended for:
students with no or minimal prior computing background who wish to obtain a qualification in this discipline; orstudents with a bachelor degree in in a relevant discipline who want to obtain a broader understanding of computing; orstudents with … For more content click the Read More button below.
The aim of this program is to provide students with a broad-based IT education, and more specialised knowledge in up to two areas, enabling them to work in a range of positions in the IT industry.
It is similar in scope to CSE's undergraduate BSc (Computer Science) program, while still allowing for a variable mix between breadth and depth amongst sub-fields.
Program Structure72 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 72 UOC as a standalone program.
Core Courses
Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Prescribed Electives
Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.
Note: With approval of program authority, students may choose up to two Level 4 or higher elective courses outside of the School of Computer Science and Engineering.
Advanced Discipinary Knowledge (ADK) Requirement
Students must complete a minimum of 18 UOC of the following courses.
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
Program Requirements
Recognition of Prior Learning
Progression Requirements
Pathways
Articulation Arrangements
Graduate Certificate - GradCert7543 - Computing
Master of Information Technology - MIT8543 - Information Technology
Program Fees
At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:
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