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
Campus Information
Perth Campus
Intakes
- Feb
- June
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
We offer a range of support services to make sure that you’re adjusting well to life in Australia, getting the most out of your learning experience at the College and leave feeling prepared to take the next step at university.
These services include:
- Student Centre – provides support to all our students, from arrival to graduation. Speak with our team members to learn more about your course, services and facilities around Murdoch, or ask any questions you might have about enrolment or visa requirements.
- Careers and Employment Centre – receive expert help for your CV, and access work experience placements, interview coaching, career mentoring, and an online job register.
- Under 18 support – if you’re under the age of 18 Australian law considers you to be a minor and as such Murdoch College takes a special interest in your welfare and development. Additional support and services are provided to everyone under the age of 18. College staff offer continual support and mentorship throughout your studies with regular meetings and supervision to monitor your progress and welfare.
- Counselling service – free counselling support for students facing life or study challenges.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC)
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) Accelerated Entry
IELTS Academic (including IELTS One Skill Retake)
- 6.0 overall (all bands 5.5 or above) or equivalent
iBT TOEFL
- 64 overall (17 or above in speaking & writing)
TOEFL Special Home Edition
- 64 overall (17 or above in speaking & writing)
PTE Academic
- 50
KTE
- Main flight score of 430 (speaking and writing 420 each)
Cambridge English
- 169
- Course Code: 113488J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 09 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
27400 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A

