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Diploma in Information and Communications Technology

Approved Abbreviation: DipICT

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7163.1

AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 063564J

This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.

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 Information and Communications Technolog (ICT) units and university experiences.

Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Information and Communications Technology 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.

For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.

Western Sydney University, The College

Study Mode
One year full-time (three terms). Students will be required to attend the Kingswood or Parramatta South campus for some learning experiences.

Admission

Local students entering this Diploma are required to have

Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate, Or

Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) Or

Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or

Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

Students are also assumed to have completed a Mathematics subject, equivalent to the Mathematics subject in the NSW Higher School Certificate.

Met other entry requirements such as

An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place (the ATAR will be set each year at a level below that for admission for the Bachelor of Information Communications Technology or Computing), Or

Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

International students entering the Diploma must satisfy one of the following language requirements

IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or

Completed The College EAP 4 course with a 50% pass Or

Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or

Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

Students are also assumed to have completed a Mathematics subject, equivalent to the Mathematics subject in the NSW Higher School Certificate.

Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of origin. However, in general

Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement Or

Completed the College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 100 credit points which include the units listed in the pathways below.

Students must pass the following units, including the preparatory level units for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program

Term 1 of study

700171

Tertiary Study Skills in Information and Communications Technology (WSTC Prep)

700047

Programming Design (WSTC Prep)

700146

Mathematics 2 (WSTC Prep)

700040

Principles of Professional Communication 1 (WSTC)

700000

Information Systems in Context (WSTC)

Term 2 of study