Diploma in Information and Communications Technology ExtendedApproved Abbreviation: DipICT
Western Sydney University Course Code: 7067.1
AQF Level: 5
CRICOS Code: 085668G
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
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 is 2015 or later.
This program is designed to provide a tertiary level foundation for further study in the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology and Bachelor of Information Systems degrees. It has been constructed to provide students with a sample of ICT units and university experiences. The inclusion of additional preparatory units is designed to assist students in the transition to study at University level.
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Extended will articulate into Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology degree at Western Sydney University with up to one year equivalent of advanced standing. Students may also articulate into Bachelor of Information Systems.
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Study Mode
One and a half years full-time (four terms) or three years part-time (eight terms). Students will be required to attend the Kingswood campus for some learning experiences.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Full Time | Internal |
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Admission
Local Recent School Leavers
Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be determined year by year.
International Students
IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or equivalent results from either the English Language Program or English Entrance Test administered by Western Sydney University, The College.and completion of year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Non-Credentialed Students
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents either aged 18 years or over or completed Year 11 equivalent.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 150 credit points which include the units listed in the pathways below.
Students are categorised into three Pathways. See individual links below for detailed course structure.
Local Recent School Leavers
| A7000 | WSTC Information and Communications Technology Extended Local Recent School Leavers |
International Students
| A7001 | WSTC Information and Communications Technology Extended International Students |
Non-Credentialed Applicants
| A7002 | WSTC Information and Communications Technology Extended Non-Credentialed Applicants |