Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink) (8 months)
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Duration
8 months full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (February, June, October) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
VTAC course codes
- 3400210021 (CSP)
- 3400210023 (IFP)
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
The Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink) (8 months) consists of a total of eight units (100 credit points) with 644 hours of study (Computer Technology stream) or 630 hours of study (Information Systems stream) within two 14 week teaching periods.
Units of study
Problem solving with ICT (ICT10011)
Introduction to business information systems (INF10009)
Foundations of technical programming (COS10008)
Database analysis and design (INF10004)
Web development (COS10024)
Marketing principles and practices (MKT10008)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives

Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
2021 rate* | Estimated total cost of the course | Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time* | Amenities fee per year if studying full-time* |
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Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) |
$8,763 | $8,763 | See how your SSAF is calculated |
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.
Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
- the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification, including applications via the 2021 Early Entry Program – range of criteria with school recommendation. Head here for more info on this program and the VTAC code associated with this entry pathway.
- completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees).
Course Prerequisites
VCE: Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 20 in any English (except EAL) or 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne for general information about the admissions process.
How to apply
View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.
Find out more
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