GraduateInformation Technology

Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies

University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is a 24 credit point course of foundation subjects covering databases, information systems, networking and software development. It is designed for people whose first degree is not in IT and who want to move into technology roles.
The course provides the background needed to progress into the UTS Master of Information Technology and related masters. English requirements are IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing.

Fees & duration

Duration0.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$55,400
Application feeA$100

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

Core subjects

  • 32557Enabling Enterprise Information Systems
  • 32555Fundamentals of Software Development
  • 32606Database
  • 32524LANS and Routing

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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)

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111

STSOLCSOL

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

STSOLCSOL

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

Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent. OR Completed Australian associate degree or advanced diploma (AQF6), or overseas equivalent, AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional work experience.

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