UndergraduateComputer Science
Diploma in Information Technology
Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
The Diploma in Information Technology is a Flinders University Academy pathway qualification that prepares incoming international students for entry into a Flinders Bachelor IT degree. The program covers core study and professional skills, computer programming, database modelling and mathematics, with specialised instruction and personalised support to help students transition into Australian university study. Graduates progress into their nominated Bachelor of Information Technology or related degree.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Core topics in research and study skills
- information management
- mathematics and database modelling
- with option topics allowing students to tailor their learning across a range of Information Technology specialisations ahead of progression into a Flinders IT Bachelor degree
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
This is a Flinders University Academy pathway diploma for international students who do not yet meet direct entry requirements for their destination Bachelor degree. Flinders' minimum undergraduate entry requirements apply, assessed individually through Flinders University Academy.
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