Postgraduate course
Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology
Western Sydney University
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About
The Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology is designed for students from both computing and non-computing backgrounds, to enable you to have a pathway into higher studies in Information and Communications Technology and to support a career in ICT. The Graduate Diploma offers you formal training in the theoretical aspects of ICT, creating a solid base to continue your progression in the ICT field.
The speed of change in ICT requires everyone to update their knowledge every few years. This Graduate Diploma program lays a proper foundation in ICT whereby you can gain knowledge and confidence to proceed to further studies and career advancement. The program is also designed to enable inexperienced, non-ICT students to enter a career in ICT. You will benefit from the University's policies on recognition of prior learning by allowing a matching of an individual's professional experience against specific subjects that form part of the Graduate Diploma in ICT.
Admission criteria
Either:
- undergraduate degree in any discipline; or
- diploma in any discipline and five years’ full-time equivalent professional work experience in information and communications technologies, which includes experience in programming, networking, database design and development, systems analysis and design, and project management; or
- diploma in ICT/Computing/Information Systems and two years’ full-time equivalent work experience in information and communications technologies, which includes experience in programming, networking, database design and development, systems analysis and design, and project management.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application. The program length and structure varies based on the student’s previous study background and level, and work experience.
Fees and charges
^ Limited CSP for 2025. Call Western Sydney University on 1300 897 669 for further information about tuition fees.
Australian Government financial assistance
Western Sydney University scholarships and financial assistance
Further information
Read the full course details on the Western Sydney University website.
Visit the Western Sydney University website or postgraduate website.
Contact the Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 if you have any queries.
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