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Diploma of Information Technology

Macquarie University

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About

The Diploma of Information Technology introduces you to the fundamental concepts of business systems, computer science, cybersecurity, database design, games design, programming and software engineering.

The diploma is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. If you successfully complete the diploma and meet the entry requirements, you can progress directly into the second year of the following degrees without losing any time, as you’ll receive credit for the units you complete in the diploma: Bachelor of Business Analytics, Bachelor of Cyber Security, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a specialisation in Software Engineering, Bachelor of Game Design and Development, Bachelor of Information Technology.

Areas of study

Business systems, computer science, cybersecurity, database design, games design, programming, software engineering.

Career opportunities

Refer to 300211 Bachelor of Business Analytics, 300568 Bachelor of Cyber Security, 300586 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Software Engineering, 300542 Bachelor of Game Design and Development, 300540 Bachelor of Information Technology.

Fees and charges

Visit the Macquarie University website for current fee information.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced. If you only have Mathematics Standard 2, you may need to consider bridging studies.

Guaranteed selection rank: 60.00
Alternatively, you must achieve a minimum overall average mark of 60 in the HSC exams or interstate equivalent. Other factors, including your ATAR and other attempted studies, are taken into consideration with your average mark. Achieving the average mark does not guarantee you an offer. Only relevant state Board-approved academic subjects are included when reviewing your average.

Applicants with work and life experience

If you're a non-school applicant without adequate formal education, but you have informal learning or relevant work experience, you can submit a portfolio and additional information by the relevant application closing date for alternative entry pathway consideration. Portfolio entry application.

Other applicants

Refer to Macquarie University general admission criteria.

Student profile

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Further information

View all details of this degree on the Macquarie University website.

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.

Naming of awards
The degrees (awards) offered by Macquarie University are set out in the Macquarie University Handbook. Students who qualify for a degree that is structured around majors will have the name/s of the major/s included on their testamur.