Course overview
The Diploma of Information Technology provides a broad introduction to computing, after which you will progress to a more specialised area during your bachelor degree.
Successful completion of the diploma leads to second year entry at La Trobe University, in the Bachelor of Information Technology.
The diploma program will cover specialist areas including infrastructure technology, planning and management of technology lifecycles, development of applications, systems, web multimedia resources, installation and administration of networks and information security.
Entry into second year is based on a weighted average mark for the diploma: https://www.latrobecollegeaustralia.edu.au/current-students/resources/transferring-university
Course record
Majors
Business, Computer science, Data-based Critical Thinking, Information Systems, Inside Information Technology, Introduction to Cybersecurity, Network Engineering Fundamentals, Programming for Engineers and Scientists, Software engineering.
Career Opportunities
The type of careers this qualification leads to may include web development, programming, software engineering and other computer related fields.
Entry requirements
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Standard entry
- Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: satisfactory completion of any English. Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or relevant work experience or personal statement or relevant Certificate IV.
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
- Melbourne (Bundoora)VIC