Course overview
The Diploma of Information and Communications Technology provides students with underpinning knowledge and skills in information technology (IT) and an admission pathway into CQUniversity's Bachelor of Information Technology. During the course, students develop a range of skills in computing and information technology. This course combines theoretical and practical approaches, providing graduates with the confidence to pursue a career in this growing industry. For more course information, visit Diploma of Information Technology.
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Career Opportunities
Administrator, application specialist, communications specialist, database designer, programmer, systems administrator, systems analyst, web designer, web programmer.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C)
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 15PTE Academic 50, no band below 42Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 162
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- CairnsQLDJuly 2026
- CairnsQLDMarch 2026
- CairnsQLD

