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Swinburne University of Technology (SUT)

Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink)

The Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink) (8 months) is a higher education diploma which provides an alternative pathway to a bachelor degree. The units are similar to bachelor degree units, but classes are smaller and students have more one-on-one time with teachers.

Course description
The Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink) (8 months) provides a credit-bearing pathway into a selection of information technology related bachelor degrees. The topics covered seek to blend a range of key skills and knowledge required by current and projected industry needs.
 
UniLink is accredited as an award-level higher education diploma.

Campus Information

Hawthron

Main Campus - All programs run here, Located in the heart of Hawthorn, our main campus location 10 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD offers the perfect mix of state-of-the-art learning facilities and unforgettable student experiences.

Swinburne Sydney

Located in the city of Parramatta and surrounded by multiple parks and a vibrant arts scene, our Sydney campus offers international students postgraduate courses in information technology as well as construction and infrastructure management.

Intakes

  • Feb Deadline: Dec
  • July Deadline: April

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional / Unconditional Offer
10 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

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

  • Working at Swinburne comes with a wide range of benefits that are continually reviewed and refined. These include flexible working arrangements, staff discounts and career development opportunities

    Join a vibrant community of academics, teachers, professionals and students, where your work can directly impact society.  

    Swinburne delivers excellence in teaching and research in science, technology, business, law, design and innovation. As a multi-sector provider, there are opportunities to apply for jobs in higher education, vocational education and pathways. There are also opportunities marketing and communications, customer service, information technology, finance, human resources and administration. 

    Our mission is to create economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. In doing so, we want to attract those with similar values who can help us make a difference. 

    As an employer we promote diversity, support career development, provide flexibility and offer competitive salary packages. 

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

  • Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. 
Approved English Language Tests and Minimum Required Entry Scores for non-award and VE programs, study abroad and exchange and higher education (HE) diplomas
Provider / Program
 
Level of Entry
 
Foundation Year
Extended
 
Foundation Year
(8 months) & VE
 
HE Diploma - one year program
post Y12 (including UniLink & UniLink Bridging programs)
 
Study Abroad & Exchange
 
PQP
 
IELTS (Academic Module)
 
Overall 5.0
No individual band below 5.0
 
Overall 5.5
No individual band below 5.0 Overall 5.5
No individual band below 5.0 Overall 6.0
No individual band below 5.5 Overall 6.0
No individual band below 5.5
PTE Academic
 
36
(no communicative skill less than 36) 
42
(no communicative skill less than 36) 42
(no communicative skill less than 36) 50
(no communicative skill less than 45) 50
(no communicative skill less than 45)
TOEFL iBT
50
(no less than 5 in reading, 5 in listening, 14 in speaking, 15 in writing)
50
(no less than 5 in reading, 5 in listening, 14 in speaking, 15 in writing)
 
60
(no less than 10 in reading, 9 in listening, 16 in speaking, 19 in writing)
 
60
(no less than 10 in reading, 9 in listening, 16 in speaking, 19 in writing)
 
TOEFL iBT Home Edition Test
50
(no less than 5 in reading, 5 in listening, 14 in speaking, 15 in writing)
50
(no less than 5 in reading, 5 in listening, 14 in speaking, 15 in writing)
60
(no less than 10 in reading, 9 in listening, 16 in speaking, 19 in writing)
60
(no less than 10 in reading, 9 in listening, 16 in speaking, 19 in writing)
C1 Advanced*
154, no band less than 154 
162, no band less than 154 162, no band less than 154 169, no band less than 162 169, no band less than 162
Common European Framework
B1 
B1 B1 B2 B2
Linguaskill – General
Overall score of 140-159 with no band less than 120 Overall score of 140-159 with no band less than 120 - Overall score of 160-179 with no band less than 140
Duolingo English Test^
Overall score of 95-100 Overall score of 95-100 Overall score of 105-115 Overall score of 105-115

  • Course Code: 085475F
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 08 Month  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 32360 AUD
    Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
    Application Fee: N/A
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