About the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology aims to provide you with a general professional qualification in information technology (IT). Broaden or deepen your knowledge of using computers. The core subjects provide you with a foundation in information systems, software development and computer networking.

You'll learn:

• Technology assessment
  • Evaluate the capacity and capability of different technologies to select the most appropriate technology solution for each situation.
• Software testing
  • Use research and technical skills to test your IT solutions and learn how to prevent bugs, reduce development costs and improve performance.
• Communication and ethics
  • Learn how to communicate professionally within the IT sector to ensure you operate aligned to the ethical and cultural values of the IT profession.
• Critical thinking
  • Understand and critique proposed IT solutions with technical and theoretical knowledge to plan and implement IT solutions effectively.

Entry requirements and pathways
International students

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

English language requirement

Offshore applicants are considered for admission based on the stated course entry requirements. IELTS may be considered.

Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.

Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for international students

Estimated fees per year (2023):A$31 600 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.

Scholarships:Not available for this course

The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.

International scholarships

This course is not eligible for international scholarships.