Overview

Afterwards you can progress to a more specialised area during your degree such as computer science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, application development, cloud computing, creative technologies, game development and virtual and augmented reality.

Key Features

Complete and pass 8 units (between 5 – 7 core units, plus an additional 1 – 3 elective units) in the Diploma of Information Technology from Deakin College.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Thinking Technology and Design

Algorithms and Computing Systems

Data Science Concepts

Cloud Computing and Virtualisation

Data Capture Technologies

Exploring I.T.

Real World Practices for Cyber Security

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

8 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 368 other preparation in Information Technology (IT) in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Provider Codes: Deakin College 01590J

Entry to Diploma courses requires the successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36830 AUD / full

≈ 36830 AUD / full
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

27180 AUD / full

≈ 27180 AUD / full

Living costs

Geelong

Australia

1000 - 2000 AUD / month

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Key Features

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

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Geelong

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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