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Diploma of Information Technology

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Course code: VTAC2100311971UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Unlock your future IT career in a fast-growing industry as Australia transitions to Industry. La Trobe's Diploma of Information Technology is designed to be a supported pathway into your dream IT degree or set you up to enter the industry in an entry level role. At La Trobe, you'll build a strong foundation in core IT subjects, such as programming and cybersecurity. You'll study alongside Bachelor's degree students from day one and get a taste of university life. Depending on the subjects you've studied, you could graduate from the Diploma of Information Technology with up to one year's worth of course credit, so you can transfer directly into the second year of your chosen IT degree.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

For further information go to La Trobe University SEAS information and the La Trobe University website

Recent Year 12 graduates

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:

  • are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)
  • have no prior secondary school (Year 12), Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies, Higher Education (HE) studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry,
  • do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.

Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page for further information.

Work Recognition

Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

VTAC Personal Statement

Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process.

This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying.

Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.

English language test selection

Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent.

Refer to Language requirements for further information.

Applicants with VET study

Applicants with work and life experience
English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6, no band below 6PTE Academic 50, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 60, no component below 18

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.

References

Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.

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