UndergraduateInformation Technology

Associate Degree of Information and Communication Technology

Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia

About this program

The Associate Degree of Information and Communication Technology at Charles Darwin University prepares students to be part of a rapidly evolving field, developing knowledge of the principles and applications of ICT and strengthening problem-solving, decision-making, communication and teamwork skills. The course was developed with ICT industry leaders and aligns with industry requirements. Graduates may work as an information technology specialist in government, private companies and non-government organisations, in roles such as analyst, technician, web designer, developer or system administrator.

Fees & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$34,500
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

Study plan in 3 parts

  • Common Units (2 units): Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2024)(compulsory)
  • Language
  • Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100 from 2024)

Core Units (11 units)

  • Software Now
  • Computing Fundamentals
  • Operating Systems and Applications
  • Network Engineering Applications (replaces HIT174 from 2020)
  • Database Concepts (replaces BIS234 from 2019)
  • Mobile Web Structures
  • Building Interactive Software
  • The Mobile Paradigm
  • Organisation Network Infrastructure (replaces HIT272 from 2019)
  • Cyber Security (replaces BIS243 from 2019)
  • Electives (3 units): Select units totalling 30 credit points may be selected from undergraduate units offered by the University

Career & PR pathway

Which careers in Information Technology lead to skilled migration depends on the occupation, not the degree title. See the skilled occupation lists guide for which occupations are on each list, and the points calculator to check where you stand.

Admissions

Year 12 completion, ATAR approx 60 or equivalent (STAT score of 140 also accepted)

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