The Diploma of Information Technology provides a broad introduction to computing. Afterwards you can progress to a more specialised area during your Deakin University degree such as computer science, cyber security, application development, cloud development, creative technologies, game development and virtual and augmented reality.
WHERE THE COURSE CAN LEAD YOU
The Diploma of Information Technology is equivalent to the first year of university and can lead into the second year of the following Deakin University degrees:
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Cyber Security
- Bachelor of Information Technology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Completion of Year 12 at high school or a selected post-secondary certificate or diploma.
LENGTH
- 8 or 12 months
We offer two options, a fast-track option, allowing you to complete our diploma course in just 8 months. Or our standard 12-month option.
POTENTIAL CAREERS
Employment and career options upon completing your Bachelor degree:
- Cryptography
- Data Communications
- Database and Information Systems
- Design and Management
- Games Development
- iOS Development
- Mobile Application Programming
- Multimedia Design
- Network Management
- Procedural Programming
- Project Management
- Security Analysis
- Security Systems Development
- Software Development
- Systems Analysis
- Web Programming
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