UndergraduateInformation Technology
Diploma in Information Technology
Australian Catholic University, Multi-campus (7 campuses, 5 states), Australia
About this program
The Diploma in Information Technology (Online) is a flexible, fully online pathway program. It suits students who prefer self paced, low pressure study without scheduled on campus classes, while still providing dedicated academic support and access to experienced online educators. Students who complete the Diploma can apply for entry into the Bachelor of Information Technology or a related double degree, with credit for the 8 units (80 credit points) completed in the Diploma applied to the first year of the corresponding bachelor degree. It can also be completed as a standalone qualification, and has lower entry requirements than a bachelor's degree.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- To complete the Diploma in Information Technology
- a student must complete 80 credit points across 8 units
- delivered across four ACU Terms in Year 1: DPBI100 Academic Literacy in Business and Information Technology
- ITED100Information Technology in Action
- BUSD113Managing People and Organisations
- ITED200Data and Information Management
- ITED204Introduction to Cyber Security
- ITED201Fundamentals of Information Technology
- ITED102Python Fundamentals for Data Science
- and ITED217 Programming Concepts
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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)
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)
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)
ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112
The code used for the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 pathways. Newer cyber security specialisations (Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, and others) were split out of this code in 2021 to 2025 ANZSCO updates and sit on CSOL instead; picking the right code matters for which visa applies.
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)
Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111
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
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
An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy. International students must also meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy. For students to be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have also completed: Equivalent of year 12 level with the ACU minimum eligibility rank for Diploma programs OR Entry via an alternative pathway as approved by ACU. International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in Schedule 4 of the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy. Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2027 Admission. Adjustment factors If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course. Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria. Learn more about adjustment factors Inherent requirement There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit.
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