GraduateInformation Technology
Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
About this program
Ready to accelerate your career in the dynamic world of Information and Communication Technology? Your journey into the future of tech hits its stride here. The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is designed for those ready to dive deeper. Positioned as the critical link between foundational IT and elite mastery, this course expands your technical toolkit across programming, systems, and security. It provides the advanced technical scaffolding required to transition into the highest levels of the industry. This course builds the robust technical expertise needed for the modern workforce, and also serves as a pathway into our Master of Information Technology. Upon progression to the Master’s level, you will choose your elite specialisation, becoming an expert in either Artificial Intelligence or Cybersecurity. Graduates of the Graduate Diploma receive direct entry and up to eight units of credit towards the Master of Information Technology. Throughout the course, you will gain industry-relevant knowledge tailored to emerging technologies and aligned with globally recognised certification programs. Stand out in a crowded market: along with your academic credentials, you will earn certified digital badges, the ultimate ‘green light’ for recruiters that opens doors to high-impact roles the moment you finish. It’s more than a Diploma; it’s your technical blueprint for a career that doesn’t just keep up with the world, but defines it.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Core units
- COMP5002Programming Concepts
- COMP5003Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management
- COMP6010Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Essentials
- COMP5004Professional Practices in Information Technology
- COMP5005Database Design and Management
- COMP6012Managing Information Technology Projects
- COMP5006Computer Networking and Cloud Computing
- Option Units
- COMP6011Security of Applications and Systems
- COMP6018Programming Paradigms
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
ATAR: Not applicable. To be eligible to receive the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising: 7 core units (84 credit points) and 1 option unit (12 credit points).
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