Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology gives an understanding of computing for graduates wanting to specialise in IT. If you want to attain a qualification in computing but have little or no background in this area, the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is designed for you. It also suits those with a bachelor degree in a relevant discipline who want a broader understanding of computing, or students with a bachelor degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering who wants to specialise further. This program provides a broad-based IT education and more specialised knowledge in up to two major areas, providing core skills to enable you to work in a range of positions in the IT industry. It’s similar in scope to the Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) undergraduate degree.

Enrolment in this program requires one of the following:

a three year undergraduate degree equivalent to a standard Australian bachelor degree in a discipline containing mathematics up to year two level, and an average mark of 65 overall.
completion of the 7543 UNSW Graduate Certificate in Computing, and an average mark of 65 overall or no fails.

A discipline containing "mathematics up to year two level" would mean that applicants need to have an appropriate background in several of the following areas:

Discrete Maths
Linear Algebra
Engineering Maths
Calculus
Statistics
Probability
Actuarial Maths
Numerical Methods
Vector Algebra

NOTE: The cut-off for students from Chinese non-211 institutions is 75% (as determined by the Postgraduate Coursework Entry Score Calculator).

English Language Requirements:

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C in the writing component.