12 monthsProgramme duration
58,056 AUDTuition Fee/year
30 May, 2026Application Deadline
3Scholarships
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Broaden your career opportunities or change direction with a postgraduate qualification in Information Technology.
If you want to develop specialist IT knowledge, the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is designed for graduates who either haven't previously studied IT, or who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology.
The one year program covers a comprehensive range of IT concepts and techniques, focusing on computer-based information systems and database technologies.
You'll complete eight courses from a huge range of options. They cover topics such as software systems, database systems, information security, and user-centred design. Elective courses also cover IT applications in different industry settings.
You'll also benefit from our flexible program. The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology offers a large number of elective courses, which means you can tailor your studies to suit your interests, your industry or your career goals.
On completion, you can choose to progress to the Master of Information Technology. Because courses in the graduate diploma are taken from the Master's course list, you can transfer study credits to the higher-level programs.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Broaden your career opportunities or change direction with a postgraduate qualification in Information Technology.
If you want to develop specialist IT knowledge, the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is designed for graduates who either haven't previously studied IT, or who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology.
The one year program covers a comprehensive range of IT concepts and techniques, focusing on computer-based information systems and database technologies.
You'll complete eight courses from a huge range of options. They cover topics such as software systems, database systems, information security, and user-centred design. Elective courses also cover IT applications in different industry settings.
You'll also benefit from our flexible program. The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology offers a large number of elective courses, which means you can tailor your studies to suit your interests, your industry or your career goals.
On completion, you can choose to progress to the Master of Information Technology. Because courses in the graduate diploma are taken from the Master's course list, you can transfer study credits to the higher-level programs.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a field other than information technology, computer science, software/computer engineering, interaction design or multimedia design, or
- to have completed post-secondary studies in a field other than information technology, computer science, software/computer engineering, interaction design or multimedia design, and 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below). Applications based on post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
UQ International Excellence Scholarship
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Scholarships for Sponsors COLFUTURO / ANID / BECAL / PRONABEC
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
1 Jun 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
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