Diploma in Information Technology (12 Months)

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with minimum ATAR of 40 or a comparable educational level in your home country.

English Language Entry requirements

Overall IELTS score of 5.5 (no band below 5.0) or equivalent.

Course Details

Study a Diploma in Information Technology at Flinders University Academy and you will gain direct entry into year 2 of a variety of Flinders information technology degrees. You'll study in the heart of our Bedford Park campus and be a Flinders student from day one, and benefit from all the support and campus activities available.

Working in small groups with dedicated educators, our program ensures you will learn specialist knowledge to innovate fearlessly in the growing information technology industries. You can complete the first year of a Flinders IT degree in a learning environment that is tailored to your unique learning needs – and be ready to step into your career in 3 years.

What you will learn

Working in small groups with dedicated educators you will be exposed to English, Numeracy and Study Skills while learning specialist knowledge that will launch you into your destination degree. Learning will be collaborative and engaging using the latest transition pedagogy techniques.

Students in the Flinders University Academy will be supported to develop their emerging identity in an Australian context. They will also work closely with students enrolled across the Academy to explore common areas of study and to facilitate transition to the Australian university environment.

Students study for either 8 months or 12 months.

• Taught by specialists, focussing on the needs of international students for a seamless transition to your destination degree.
• This diploma will introduce you to the diversity of fields and careers within the information technology sector.
• When you successfully complete your diploma, you will go straight into year two of your destination bachelor’s degree.

Explore the links below to find your destination degree options for the Diploma in Information Technology:

• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity)
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Game Development)
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)