N/482/7/0165 | MQA/PSA 13998 (5.11.2025)
The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology course is concerned with the accumulation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to the design, construction, operation, support and maintenance of information technology (IT) solutions.
This course will provide students with entry-level skills and introduces techniques used in the design and construction of IT solutions, as well as the research skills needed to assess the effectiveness of a solution or technology.
Students will gain specialist skills and become capable of working with information technology solutions at an entry level. This course provides graduates with knowledge and skills allowing them to undertake professional work in field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and as a pathway for research and further learning.
The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology provides graduates from non-IT backgrounds a path to move into a career in IT.
INTAKES
February, July
DURATION
To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Information Technology students must complete 150 credit points comprising:
The duration of study is 15 months full-time or 30 months part-time. Students will undergo two long semesters of 9 weeks and three short semesters of 6 weeks. Each unit of study has a minimum 6 hours of class contact time per week or its equivalence.
On successful completion of this Course students will be able to:
To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Information Technology, students must complete 12 units of study (150 credit points) comprising of 10 units of study (worth 12.5 credit points each) and one (1) double unit of study (worth 25 credit points).
Complete 6 units (75 credit points) from one of the following specialisations:
Data Science
Cybersecurity
*Outcome units – matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units
Choose 1 elective units (12.5 credit points) from the following list:
*Outcome units – matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units
* Fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
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The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology provides graduates from non-IT backgrounds a path to move into a career in IT. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills that allows them to undertake professional work at an advanced level in the field of Information and Technologies (ICT). Graduates who specialised in Cybersecurity will develop the skills and knowledge required to identify, demonstrate, diagnose, and fix flaws and threats in software systems. They will learn about system security, penetration testing, incident response, security management, reverse engineering, and ethical hacking. They will be equipped to seek employment in the following areas: