UndergraduateInformation Technology
Diploma of Information Technology
Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Information Technology at Charles Darwin University is designed to reflect general degree objectives and build toward the University's graduate attributes of creative, flexible and socially responsible graduates with skills in communication, leadership and team work. Delivered with UP Education, it parallels the existing first-year IT course with the added dimensions of academic English development, increased contact time with staff, and a focus on the linguistic and cultural gaps that many students face in first-year units, providing a supported pathway into an IT bachelor degree.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
- Every re-enrolling student will be able to complete their current course of study. As a continuing student you should always consider transferring to the newest course version to enable you to take advantage of new and exciting changes to university programs. Students electing not to transfer should refer to the transitional arrangements where provided. If you have any queries
- or concerns about your course progression you would like clarified
- please contact Student Central on freecall 1800 061 963 or student.central@cdu.edu.au. A candidate must successfully complete 8 units totalling 80 credit points (cp) over two semesters (4 units each semester). All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated. All units are scheduled for five contact hours per week over a 12 week teaching semester
Core Units (7 units)
- Language
- Literacy and Sustainability (replaces IDC101 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability from 2025)
- Business and Professional Communications
- Computing Fundamentals
- Software Now
- Operating Systems and Applications
- Foundations of Data Science (replaces IDI103 Statistics from 2023)
- Cultural Capabilities (replaces IDC102 Cultural Intelligence and Capability from 2025)
- Specialist Electives (1 units): Quantitative Analysis for Business
- Introduction to Business Law
- Introduction to Management
- Business Economics
- Introduction to Accounting
- Fundamentals of Marketing
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)
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
Year 12 completion, ATAR approx 50 or equivalent
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