Diploma of Information Technology, Leading to Bachelor of Computer Science - Data Science

Navitas Group - Deakin College - Melbourne Burwood Campus

Australia,Victoria

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 34,814/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jun 2025

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Australia, Victoria

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1974

Total Students: 26,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

Diploma of Information Technology, Leading to Bachelor of Computer Science - Data Science

Program Overview

Diploma of Information Technology

The Diploma of Information Technology can gain you entry into the second year of a Deakin University bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or Cybersecurity. With a broad introduction to computing, you'll be perfectly placed to pursue a more specialised area during your degree studies.


Leading to: Bachelor of Computer Science
This course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to design and develop innovative software solutions to address multifaceted information and technology problems faced by our community, business and industry. Learn what it takes to create and integrate complex new computing technologies while exploring existing and emerging challenges. You will explore areas such as data analytics, machine learning, robotics, intelligent and autonomous systems, and telecommunications.

Computer scientists are problem solvers and innovators and at Deakin, you will get a competitive edge in the job market. Gain hands-on experience with current technologies and training in fundamental concepts, models and methods. Extend your skills through a work placement and develop valuable professional networks. Professional accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) means your degree will be recognised around the world.


Major: Data Science
Skilled data professionals are in high demand as organisations increasingly rely on skilled specialists to unlock hidden patterns in big data to provide strategic advantage in the competitive business world. This major sequence will prepare you with knowledge and technical skills in the areas of data mining, machine learning, deep learning, software architecture and scalability, natural language processing and AI.