Program Overview

Diploma of Information Technology

Our Diploma of Information Technology is an 8-unit course taught over two or three trimesters. It has been designed as a pathway to a Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Information Systems) degree for domestic and international students. It will also equip you with an AQF Level 5 qualification, which helps you launch a career in a variety of IT areas with confidence, or improve your employability for career advancement opportunities.

This course is suited to you if you:

• Don't have the desired results to gain entry to a Bachelor of Information Technology degree
• Launch a career in a variety of IT areas with a nationally recognised qualification
• Improve your employability to advance your career

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive an AQF Level 5 qualification. You’ll be guaranteed entry into the second year of a Bachelor of Information Technology degree at Murdoch University.

Leading to: Bachelor of Information Technology

If you love the idea of a career in computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, software development, games and game engine development, virtual and augmented reality or information systems, this is the qualification you need.

Designed by world-class academics in close consultation with industry advisors, this course offers you an excellent step toward launching your career.

In this course, you will learn to solve complex real-world IT problems and you will explore the theory, methods and systems used in the information technology industry, from mobile apps and virtual reality, artificial intelligence and machine learning, practical software engineering to corporate website architecture and global information systems.

You can choose a double major within this IT course or combine this course with another major or degree to specialise in two areas of study, giving you a competitive edge. For example, you might choose to add a business or a law degree to this Bachelor of Information Technology degree. The course structure would enable you to acquire strong analytical, research, design and technology skills combined with a very strong background in software design and programming.

Major: Games Technology
If you’re interested in a degree that equips you with the skills needed to work in both the international games industry and the information technology industry, this is the course for you.

In this degree, you’ll learn the practical software engineering and programming skills required to design and build games, simulation engines and interactive visualisation software applications. You’ll also explore 3D software design and programming, Artificial Intelligence (AI), game play and design, graphics programming, interactive virtual environments and multiuser games programming. You'll go beyond the conventional notions of information technology, as you work on revolutionary ideas, concepts and technologies.

In the final year of your degree, you’ll take part in a professional practice project unit. This will include working in a team with other students and consulting with real clients to recommend, develop and implement new technologies to solve business problems.

3 reasons to study Games Technology at Murdoch

1. Five-star rating for learning resources, student support and teaching quality for computing and information technology by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
2. Get competitive in our Esports Gaming Hub (the first of its kind on a university campus in WA!), and build your skills in our IT Innovation Hub, which houses a Mixed and Augmented Reality Studio. This studio is a 24/7 workspace you can use for programming and software development, including high-end extreme performance gaming workstations.
3. Take on real clients with our project-based units, allowing you to get a taste of your future career by completing an internship or work placement. 

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• Computer graphics principles and programming
• Games design and programming
• Virtual environments for games and simulations
• Game development
• Artificial intelligence