GraduateInformation Technology

Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology

Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this program

Lead the tech world Accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), this program offers you formal training in the theoretical aspects of ICT, creating a solid base to continue your progression in the ICT field. The ever-changing industry of ICT requires everyone to update their knowledge every few years. This program ensures a proper foundation is learnt to gain confidence and knowledge to proceed to further studies and career advancement. The program is also designed to enable inexperienced, non-ICT students to enter a career in ICT. You will benefit from the Western's policies on recognition of prior learning by matching your professional experience against specific subjects that form part of the Graduate Diploma in ICT. Western recognises and concentrates on the key role that computer networks play in all areas of life. This is reflected in our research strengths in networking and web engineering. This program will prepare you to undertake further studies in these two vital areas.

Fees & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$61,800
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

  • Accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS)
  • this program offers you formal training in the theoretical aspects of ICT
  • creating a solid base to continue your progression in the ICT field. The ever-changing industry of ICT requires everyone to update their knowledge every few years

Career & PR pathway

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Admissions

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline. Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

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