Diploma in Information Technology

Prepare for an IT career in an ever-changing and booming industry. The Diploma in Information Technology is an important stepping-stone to achieve your career and study goals. 

Students who undertake a Diploma in Information Technology will be able to gain credit for up to the first year of study and articulate into the second year of many of the bachelor degrees in IT at ACU, or exit with the Diploma in Information Technology as a standalone qualification.

Not only does our Diploma in Information Technology have lower entry requirements than our bachelor degree, but it will help you to develop skills needed to succeed in more advanced tertiary study.

Our Diploma in Information Technology provides domestic students with a Commonwealth supported place (CSP-funded), and will help you achieve your goals.

We are here to support you from start to finish whether you have just finished Year 12 or finished years ago. We ensure smaller class sizes, offer tailored support as you transition to university study, and provide a range of student services to help you succeed.

Entry Requirements:

• An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy  
• International students must also meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .
• For domestic students to be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have also completed:
• Equivalent of year 12 level with the ACU minimum eligibility rank for Diploma programs OR
• Entry via an alternative pathway as approved by ACU.
• International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in Schedule Three (Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses) of the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy . 
• This states the requirements as: 
• IELTS: Overall score: 6.0 Individual score of: 5.5 in all tests
• PTE : 50 with a minimum of 42 in all four communicative skills
• TOEFL: Internet based total of 60: minimum 18 in writing, 8 in reading, 16 in speaking and 7 in listening
• ACU English Language Test: C (60-64%)
• CAE: Overall CAE: 169 Individual score of at least 162 in all tests.
• Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2024 Admission.