UndergraduateComputer Science
Diploma of Information Technology
Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Information Technology at Victoria University is a practical program leading into the second year of the Bachelor of Information Technology, designed for students taking a first step toward the bachelor degree and professionals building IT knowledge and skills. Students learn networking with CISCO, database design, programming in Python, connecting databases to dynamic websites, ICT project scheduling with Microsoft Project, and Linux, along with professional communication and academic writing. Successful completion provides a guaranteed place in the second year of the Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Cyber Security or Bachelor of Data Science.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Introduction to Programming (VIT1102, 12CP)
- Computer Networks (VIT1104, 12CP)
- Foundations of Web Development (VIT1105, 12CP)
- Introduction to Data Science (VIT1106, 12CP)
- Introduction to Database Systems (VIT1201, 12CP)
- Operating Systems (VIT1202, 12CP)
- Introduction to Project Management (VIT1203, 12CP)
- Cyber Security Essentials (VIT1231, 12CP)
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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)
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)
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)
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
Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent). PLUS. IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 5.5 (with no band less than 5.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). OR Completion of an International Foundation course or equivalent.
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