University of New England
Diploma in Information Technology
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Information technology professionals are responsible for designing the software that permeates every area of modern living, from the smallest personal device to automating entire industries, as well as creating systems that handle and analyse incredible amounts of data.
If you are new to the IT field, our Diploma in Information Technology will give you a solid grounding in the essential principles of computer science, as well as the flexibility to add to your mathematical or data science skills, depending on your background and career aspirations. If you are more experienced in the field, it will give you the opportunity to extend your skills in areas that are relevant to your current and future career plans.
Information technology and computing increasingly defines how we operate in a rapidly changing world, and demand for IT professionals is at an all-time high and predicted to increase. Our Diploma in IT will help you secure your future and broaden your career options.
Delivery mode
University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Armidale
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
I am a current or recent Year 12 student
- You are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years.
I am an applicant with higher education study
You can apply for this course if you have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):
- Undergraduate Certificates
- Diplomas
- Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
- Bachelor degrees
- Postgraduate degrees
I am an applicant with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
You can apply for this course if you have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors:
- Level and type of qualification (Certificate III or above)
- Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
- Complete or incomplete.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma in Information Technology will prepare you for the following roles.
Business Analyst
A Business Analyst examines systems and processes within an organisation and comes up with solutions to improve business performance. You might ana...
Data Engineer
Data Engineers work with big data, helping organisations store and access their operating data more efficiently. They liaise closely with senior ex...
IT Project Manager
IT Project Managers direct IT procurement and implementation projects including software and application development, hardware installations, cloud...
IT Specialist
An IT Specialist manages and supports an organisation's technology infrastructure. You might work in various industries, ensuring that systems run...
Systems Analyst
Systems Analysts evaluate and support an organisation’s IT network and computer infrastructure to ensure the system is efficient and meeting organi...
About University of New England
For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.
UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.
Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.
We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.
We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.
