Course overview
The Diploma of Information Technology can gain you entry into the second year of a Deakin University bachelor degree in IT, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science or Software Engineering. With a broad introduction to computing, you’ll be perfectly placed to pursue a more specialised area during your degree studies.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Depending on your bachelor's degree, you can pursue a range of roles and fields. These fields include: Artificial intelligence, cryptography, data communications, database and information systems design and management, games development, iOS developer, mobile applications architect or programmer, multimedia design, network management, project management, security analysis, security systems development, software development, systems analysis, maintenance and programming, web programming.
Majors
Application development (Games animation, Web design, Web applications programming) (Burwood, Online), Cloud native application development (Burwood, Online), Cyber security, Cyber security network operations (minor only), Embedded systems (Burwood, Online, minor only), Game design (Burwood, Online, minor only), Information technology (Computer networks, Programming, Distributed systems, Games development, Software development, Databases), Network and cloud technologies (Burwood, Online, minor only), Networking and cloud computing, Programming (Burwood, Online, minor only), Security management (minor only), Virtual and augmented reality (Burwood, Online, minor only).
Entry requirements
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Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of an Australia Year 12 (or equivalent). For example: - VCE (or interstate equivalent) Certificate (scored or unscored) - VCE VM Senior - IB Diploma - NZCEA - VET Certificate IV or above 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 Deakin College SEAS information and the Deakin College website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of an Australia Year 12 (or equivalent). For example: - VCE (or interstate equivalent) Certificate (scored or unscored) - VCE VM Senior - IB Diploma - NZCEA - VET Certificate IV or above 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 Deakin College SEAS information and the Deakin College website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants with work and life experience are encouraged to submit a personal statement. Visit our website to see what to include in your personal statement. Resume Applicants with work and life experience must submit a resume, including details of any paid, unpaid, voluntary, school based, full or part-time work and the contact details of one or two professional or personal referees to support your application. Visit our website for more information. 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 Deakin College SEAS information and the Deakin College website
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
- Melbourne Burwood CampusVIC