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Diploma in Information and Communications Technology

Key Information

Duration

34 WEEKS (ACCELERATED) (2 Terms)

48 WEEKS (3 Terms)

Intake

March / July / October

March / July / October

CRICOS Code

2 Terms CRICOS: 097251A

3 Terms CRICOS: 096801F

Fees

A$28,900* – (2 Terms)

A$34,300* – (3 Terms)

*Fees indicative for 2025

Students may apply for exemptions for prior learning, which includes formal study undertaken in recognised institutions in Australia and overseas.

Course Overview

This program is designed to provide a tertiary level foundation for further study in the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology and Bachelor of Information Systems degrees. It has been developed to provide students with a base understanding of core information and communications technology theory and concepts.

Delivery mode: This course is delivered face-to-face/ on campus.

Articulation to Western Sydney University

Students successfully completing the Diploma of Information and Communications Technology will be granted entry into the second year of a corresponding Bachelor Degree where students can choose from:

  • Bachelor of Computer Science with major options including
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Cyber Security
    • Networked Systems
    • Systems Programming
    • Technology Entrepreneurship
  • Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology with major options including:
    • Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking
    • Enterprise Systems and Architectures
    • Health Informatics
    • Multimedia Computing
    • Networking and Cloud Computing
    • Software Development
  • Bachelor of Information Systems with major options including
    • Big Data
    • Business Analytics
    • Entertainment Computing
    • Interactive Analytics
    • Mathematics
    • Mobile Computing
    • Networking and Cloud Computing
    • User Experience

Potential Careers

The Diploma in Information and Communications Technology may open the door to a career as a:

  • Systems Architect
  • Web Analyst
  • Games Developer
  • Software Programmer
  • Web Analyst
  • Database Administrator

Additional Information

Find more information about the Diploma of ICT.

Click here to view the student guide on Diploma in ICT.

Western Sydney University International College delivers Diploma in Information and Communication (CRICOS Course Code 096801F) and Diploma in Information and Communication 2-Term Accelerated (CRICOS Course Code 097251A) under its CRICOS Provider Code 03663C and is at AQF level 5 under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Intellectual Property for some courses including material may be owned by Western Sydney University and are used by Western Sydney University International College in accordance with Licence Agreement.

This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), and is authorised to be offered to international  students studying on an international student visa, under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Further information can be found at https://www.teqsa.gov.au/provider/western-sydney-university-international-college-pty-ltd

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