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University of New England (UNE)

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Diploma in Information Technology

  • Diploma

Information technology and computing increasingly define how the world operates. Software permeates every area of modern living, from the smallest personal device to automating entire industries.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
DipInfoTech
Study Mode
In person, Online

About this course

Information technology and computing increasingly define how the world operates. Software permeates every area of modern living, from the smallest personal device to automating entire industries. Information Technology professionals are responsible for designing the software that runs so much of our lives, and for creating systems that handle and analyse incredible amounts of data.

The Diploma in Information Technology is a one-year full-time (or equivalent part-time) course that will provide students with a foundation in computing, and the flexibility to take on more advanced and specialised topics -- be that specific technical skills, professional skills, or mathematical areas related to modern computing.

Entry requirements

A candidate shall:

(b) A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures) and have at least four years full-time equivalent demonstrated relevant professional experience*.

*The demonstrated professional experience will be in the areas of Information Communications Technology and Computer Science. Applicants must submit a Statement of Service from their employer/s and a resume outlining the relevant professional experience and training completed.

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. apply knowledge and problem-solving skills to design and develop computer programs;
  2. analyse and debug computer programs to describe their purpose and identify logic and syntactical errors;
  3. understand principles of abstraction in the design of programs and computer systems;
  4. communicate and collaborate effectively with others;
  5. understand how ethical considerations apply to software development, with consideration for impacts on others and society; and
  6. demonstrate a capacity for independent learning and a developing level of technical knowledge in information technology and its applications.

Career pathways

Examples include software design and development; data engineering; web and mobile development; scientific technology; and careers in banking and corporate sectors.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at University of New England (UNE).
93.6%
Overall satisfaction
80.7%
Skill scale
71%
Teaching scale
96.7%
Employed full-time
$74.5k
Average salary