Course

Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology

Approved Abbreviation: GradDipICT

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 3700.1

AQF Level: 8

CRICOS Code: 085559B

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Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course was 2015 or later.

Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (Grad Dip in ICT) is designed for students from both computing and non-computing backgrounds, to enable them to create pathways into higher studies in Information and Communications Technology and/or commencing a career in ICT. This course is aimed at allowing students to gain knowledge in state of the art developments in the ICT field, apply that knowledge in a professional and ethical framework and develop themselves as lifelong learners.

Study Mode
One and a half years full-time or one year full time depending upon entry qualifications (see Pathways listed under Course Structure below) or the equivalent part-time.

Admission

Minimum admission requirements to this course are:

A Bachelor qualification in any discipline

Or

A Diploma in ICT/Computing/IS fields and five years full-time equivalent work experience in Information and Communications Technologies which includes experience in applying skills in: programming; networking; database design and development; systems analysis and design; and project management.

Additional Information

This course has three Pathways (A, B and C) that vary in length and structure based on previous study and work experience.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Statement of Service

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

The course length and structure varies based on the student’s previous study background and level, and work experience.

Students are categorised into three Pathways based on their previous study background and work experience as indicated below and course structure and length is set accordingly. See individual links for detailed course structure.

Pathway A - One and a half years

Students who have non-Computing, non-ICT or non-Information Systems with Bachelor qualifications are eligible to complete the one and a half year Pathway below.

A3006

Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Pathway A - 1.5 years

Pathway B - One year

Students who have non-Computing, non-ICT or non-Information Systems with Honours or Masters qualifications are eligible to complete the one year Pathway below.

A3007

Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Pathway B - 1 year

Pathway C - One year

Students who have Computing, ICT or Information Systems with Bachelor OR with Honours or Masters qualifications are eligible to complete the one year Pathway below.

A3008

Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Pathway C - 1 year