GraduateInformation Technology

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology at Queensland University of Technology is a one-year graduate diploma. It is offered through the Faculty of Science. This course offers Commonwealth Supported Places which makes it over 60% more affordable. Cyber security roles alone are projected to grow by 38 percent by 2030, reflecting urgent national skills needs (AustCyber). Graduates pursue roles such as computer scientist, computer systems engineer, computer-aided designer and data communications specialist.

Fees & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$44,900
Application feeA$55

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6 R6 W6 S6)
PTE58 overall (L50 R50 W50 S50)

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Course structure

  • Semester 1 or Semester 2: Programming Fundamentals
  • Rapid Web Development with Databases
  • Computer Systems and Security
  • Systems Innovation and Design

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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)

Software EngineerANZSCO 261313

MLTSSLCSOL

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)

Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112

MLTSSLCSOL

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)

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111

STSOLCSOL

On STSOL and CSOL, which supports the 190 and 491 (not the 189 on its own) plus the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Systems AdministratorANZSCO 262113

STSOLCSOL

On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 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

1 year program: a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline, or a recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in information technology plus at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional experience in information technology, or at least five years full-time (or equivalent) professional experience in information technology. 0.5 year program: successful completion of QUT's Graduate Certificate in Information Technology.

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