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Australia, Victoria
Type: College
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1974
Total Students: 0 +
Main Campus Address
75 Pigdons Rd, Waurn Ponds VIC 3216, Australia
Our Diploma is equivalent to the 1st year of your Deakin University degree.
A Diploma from Deakin College is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Deakin University. Upon successful completion of your Diploma, you will be able to progress directly into the second year of your chosen degree at Deakin University.
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.
Pathway to Deakin University
On completion of this Diploma you can pathway into the Bachelor of Information Technology at Deakin University:
Bachelor of Information Technology
The information technology industry is central to the way we work, learn, play, communicate and socialise. Build a solid foundation for your future career with core IT skills suitable across multiple industries. During Deakin’s Bachelor of Information Technology, you will gain the essential skills and experience required to embark on a career in IT, while developing specialist knowledge in an industry-relevant major study area of your choosing.
This course will give you the opportunity to explore and experiment in areas like programming, networking, entrepreneurship and user-centred design. You will undertake a specialised capstone project and access co-working spaces, enabling you to collaborate with like-minded peers and kickstart your own professional network. An honours year is available for high-achieving students interested in undertaking a focused research project.
Major: Cyber Security
Gain practical and theoretical knowledge in this critical aspect of IT, with an emphasis on understanding and assessing the need for IT security in a working environment, knowledge of the security solutions available, as well as understanding the business, ethical and legal implications of risk management. You will learn in a leading-edge study environment and graduate as a qualified IT professional.
Undergraduate Pathway
10 Days
Full-Time
36 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jun 2024 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Career Opportunities
IT is at the heart of innovation and productivity. It shapes the way we live, work, learn, communicate, socialise and entertain ourselves. It’s no surprise then that IT graduates are in high demand globally. Information Technology gives you the contemporary knowledge, skills and experience required for a successful and satisfying career as an IT professional.
Career opportunities include:
Progression Scholarship
Automatically Awarded Scholarships:
Deakin International Merit Scholarships (South Asia -Onshore)
Scholarships Awarded by Application:
Deakin Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Deakin International Scholarship
www.deakin.edu.au/find-a-scholarship
Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
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