Overview

The units are similar to bachelor degree units, but classes are smaller and students have more one-on-one time with teachers.

The programme

The topics covered by the Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink) (8 Months) at Swinburne University of Technology seek to blend a range of key skills and knowledge required by current and projected industry needs.

Career opportunities

After completion of the chosen bachelor degree, graduates may find employment in database administration, electronic publishing, information architecture, internet systems development, online entertainment, multimedia application design, project management, software development, systems analysis, web design and more.

Aims and objectives

The Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink) (8 months) is designed as a high quality transitional education program that aims to prepare students for successful Higher Education studies.

The program consists of eight units over two fourteen week teaching periods and is designed to provide students with a sound understanding of the basic IT principles to enable them to learn valuable Information Technology skills which can be used later in their life.

Students will be exposed to subjects from each of the core Information Technology disciplines as well as communication for Information Technology.

Accreditation

UniLink is accredited as an award-level higher education diploma.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technical programming
Database analysis and design
Developing technical software
Requirements analysis and modelling
Web development
Computer and logic essentials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

100 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colombo, Sri Lanka
Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 18 other preparation in Information Technology (IT) in Sri Lanka

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 085475F

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Swinburne University's ELICOS program: English for Academic Purposes EAP 4 Upper Intermediate, with overall 65% and all skills 60% or above
IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 5.5 with no individual band below 5.0
any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34000 AUD / full

≈ 34000 AUD / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11232 AUD / full

≈ 11232 AUD / full

Living costs

Colombo

Sri Lanka

61275 - 89166 LKR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Country 1

Australia
Sri Lanka

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

The programme

Career opportunities

Aims and objectives

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Colombo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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