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Diploma of Information Technology

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Key details

Duration

1 year/s full-time

Intake

On campus - Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer Semester
Online - No
Important Dates

Locations

Not available to domestic students.
Danala - Education and Community Precinct

Credit points required

80

Course code

YINTI1

Overview

The Diploma of Information Technology is designed to reflect general degree course objectives and build towards the graduate attributes of Charles Darwin University. These attributes describe creative, flexible and socially responsible graduates who are able to acquire, understand and apply concepts and knowledge with a high level of skills in communication, leadership and team work.

The UP Education approach meets this commitment to learning through a focus on students, high quality teaching, strict academic standards and helping students to be well-rounded.

The Diploma of Information Technology has been developed to parallel the existing first year course with the added dimensions of Academic English development, increased contact time with staff and focus on linguistic and cultural gaps that will exist for many students in first year units.

The Diploma is delivered by UP Education through an existing partnership that governs all programs in the CDU International College.



Credit transfers and advanced standing

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Fees

International tuition fees

The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2025 is AUD $31,158.40. This equates to $ $3,894.80 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).
These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.

You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.

CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.

CDU International Student in the library

Why study IT and network engineering at CDU?

From dealing with cyber crime to software engineering and data collection, an IT degree at CDU is tailored to industry demand. You'll graduate equipped with the technical and analytical skills to future-proof your career across multiple sectors. 

  • #2 in Australia for undergraduate learner engagement in computing and IT (GUG 2024)
  • Use state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
Female CDU IT student working on a switchboard

Why study IT and Network Engineering at CDU?

From dealing with cyber crime to software engineering and data collection, an IT degree at CDU is tailored to industry demand. You'll graduate equipped with the technical and analytical skills to future-proof your career across multiple sectors.

  • #2 in Australia for undergraduate learner engagement in computing and IT (GUG 2024)
  • Use state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies
CDU International Student in the library

Why study IT and network engineering at CDU?

From dealing with cyber crime to software engineering and data collection, an IT degree at CDU is tailored to industry demand. You'll graduate equipped with the technical and analytical skills to future-proof your career across multiple sectors. 

  • #2 in Australia for undergraduate learner engagement in computing and IT (GUG 2024)
  • Use state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
Female CDU IT student working on a switchboard

Why study IT and Network Engineering at CDU?

From dealing with cyber crime to software engineering and data collection, an IT degree at CDU is tailored to industry demand. You'll graduate equipped with the technical and analytical skills to future-proof your career across multiple sectors.

  • #2 in Australia for undergraduate learner engagement in computing and IT (GUG 2024)
  • Use state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies

What will I study?

The information provided for this course was valid for the final year of enrolment. Students continuing in this course may find there have been some changes to the unit availability. Students should, in the first instance, refer to the recommended study plan in the newest version of this course to make their unit selection for the current year.

Course structure

Every re-enrolling student will be able to complete their current course of study. As a continuing student you should always consider transferring to the newest course version to enable you to take advantage of new and exciting changes to university programs. Students electing not to transfer should refer to the transitional arrangements where provided.

If you have any queries, or concerns about your course progression you would like clarified, please contact Student Central on freecall 1800 061 963 or student.central@cdu.edu.au.

 

A candidate must successfully complete 8 units totalling 80 credit points (cp) over two semesters (4 units each semester). All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

All units are scheduled for five contact hours per week over a 12 week teaching semester.


A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.

All units are scheduled for six contact hours per week over a 12-week teaching semester.

Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirements
Core Units  
(7 units)
70cpCore units totalling 70 credit points as detailed below.   

IDC104 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces IDC101 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability from 2025)  
IDC103 Business and Professional Communications  
IDI101 Computing Fundamentals  
IDI102 Software Now  
IDI104 Operating Systems and Applications  
IDI105 Foundations of Data Science (replaces IDI103 Statistics from 2023) (not offered 2025)
IDC202 Cultural Capabilities (replaces IDC102 Cultural Intelligence and Capability from 2025)  
 
Specialist Electives  
(1 units)
10cpSpecialist Elective unit totalling 10 credit points selected from the units listed below.  

IDB101 Quantitative Analysis for Business  
IDB102 Introduction to Business Law  
IDB103 Introduction to Management  
IDB104 Business Economics  
IDA101 Introduction to Accounting  
IDM101 Fundamentals of Marketing  
 
 80cpTotal Credit Points

Course Rules  (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure)

 

COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2025

IDC104 Language, Literacy and Sustainability replaces IDC101 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability. Students who have completed IDC101 prior to 2025 should not complete IDC104.  
IDC202 Cultural Capabilities replaces IDC102 Cultural Intelligence and Capability. Students who have completed IDC102 prior to 2025 should not complete IDC202.  



COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2023

IDI105 Foundations of Data Science replaces IDI103 Statistics

  • Students who have not completed IDI103 are required to completed IDI105.
  • Students who have completed IDI103 are not required to complete IDI105.

Study plan


STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 1

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

  • maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
  • check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.   
     
Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective

Note: A candidate must successfully complete 8 units totalling 80 credit points over two semesters (4 units each semester) as detailed below.

Full-Time Study Plan

Semester 1Semester 2
Calendar Year 1
IDC104 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces IDC101 from 2025)COIDI104 Operating Systems and Applications CO
IDI102 Software NowCOIDC202 Cultural Capabilities (replaces IDC102 from 2025) CO
IDI105 Foundations of Data Science (not offered 2025)COIDI101 Computing Fundamentals CO
IDC103 Business and Professional CommunicationsCOOne elective unit chosen from:    
IDA101 Introduction to Accounting     
IDB102 Introduction to Business Law    
IDB104 Business Economics    
IDM101 Fundamentals of Marketing
SE

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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 2

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

  • maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
  • check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.   
     
Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective

Note: A candidate must successfully complete 8 units totalling 80 credit points over two semesters (4 units each semester) as detailed below.

Full-Time Study Plan

Semester 1Semester 2Summer Semester
Calendar Year 1
  IDI104 Operating Systems and ApplicationsCOIDC104 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces IDC101 from 2025)CO
  IDC202 Cultural Capabilities (replaces IDC102 from 2025)COIDI102 Software NowCO
  IDI101 Computing FundamentalsCOIDI105 Foundations of Data Science (not offered 2025)CO
  One elective unit chosen from:    
IDB101 Quantitative Analysis for Business    
IDB102 Introduction to Business Law    
IDB103 Introduction to Management    
IDB104 Business Economics    
IDM101 Fundamentals of Marketing
COIDC103 Business and Professional CommunicationsSE

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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SUMMER SEMESTER (2025/2026)

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

  • maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
  • check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.   
     
Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective

Note: A candidate must successfully complete 8 units totalling 80 credit points over two semesters (4 units each semester) as detailed below.

Full-Time Study Plan

Semester 1Semester 2Summer Semester
Calendar Year 1
    IDC104 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces IDC101 from 2025)CO
    IDI102 Software NowCO
    IDI105 Foundations of Data Science (not offered 2025)CO
    IDC103 Business and Professional CommunicationsCO
Calendar Year 2
IDI104 Operating Systems and ApplicationsCO    
IDC202 Cultural Capabilities (replaces IDC102 from 2025)CO    
IDI101 Computing FundamentalsCO    
One elective unit chosen from:    
IDB101 Quantitative Analysis for Business    
IDB102 Introduction to Business Law    
IDB103 Introduction to Management    
IDB104 Business Economics    
IDM101 Fundamentals of Marketing
SE    

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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Admission requirements are met by:

  • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 50*.

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

 

Essential requirements

English language requirements

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency requirements for their chosen course of study. From 2025 ALL applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application. For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.

DOMESTIC STUDENTS   
English language proficiency requirements - Domestic students

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS   
English language proficiency requirements - International students   
Course specific English language proficiency requirements for International students are included below.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

IELTS Academic ModuleA minimum overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 162, with no skill below 154.
Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of B1.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 42 with no score lower than 36.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 46 with a minimum score of 14 for reading, speaking and listening and a minimum score of 21 for writing.

* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.

 

ATAR profile


There are no statistics available for this course. It may be that the course is new or the profile data is unavailable.

CDU is a growing university and encourages people to grow as well. There are a lot of options and flexibility when it comes to study and the staff have always been helpful and supportive in making my dreams come true.

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I have decided to stay in Darwin because I found an amazing job here. I wouldn’t be exposed to this variety of roles and experience anywhere else in Australia.

Srijana

CDU student

CDU student Srijana Ghimire standing against a backdrop of a national park in the Northern Territory

CDU is a growing university and encourages people to grow as well. There are a lot of options and flexibility when it comes to study and the staff have always been helpful and supportive in making my dreams come true.

Sami

Dr Sami Azam

I have decided to stay in Darwin because I found an amazing job here. I wouldn’t be exposed to this variety of roles and experience anywhere else in Australia.

Srijana

CDU student

CDU student Srijana Ghimire standing against a backdrop of a national park in the Northern Territory

Course details

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

Inherent Requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.

Australian qualification framework

This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 5.

Student profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students that commenced this course and passed the census date in Semester 1, 2024.

Applicant background (Semester one intake 2024)No. of Students% of all Students
A. Higher education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)
<5N/P
B. Vocational education and training (VET) study<5N/P
C. Work and life experience
(Admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)
<5N/P
D. Recent secondary education
  • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR

(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)

<5N/P
  • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered

(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra offer conditional on minimum ATAR)

<5N/P
  • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor

(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)

<5N/P
International students 10 .0
All students 10 .0

Notes
"<5" - the number of students is less than 5
N/A - Students not accepted in this category
N/P - Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students.

Additional information

Can offers be deferred?
No
Award
Diploma of Information Technology
Faculty/College
CDU International College
Sector
HE
Area of study
IT and Network Engineering

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.auPhone:1800 061 963 (free call)

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

Learn about information technology at CDU

Kalyani is from India studying a Master of Information Technology (Information Systems and Data Science) at CDU. Hear more about her experience of studying, living, working and playing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

Learn about information technology at CDU

Kalyani is from India studying a Master of Information Technology (Information Systems and Data Science) at CDU. Hear more about her experience of studying, living, working and playing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

How to apply

There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.

Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.

International applications

Applications must be submitted online through our application portal, Studylink. You'll need a valid email address to create your online account. Once you have started your application, you will be able to save it and resume it later. There is no application fee when you apply online.

You may be able to lodge a direct application; however, there may be restrictions on your geographic location. If you cannot submit a direct application via the application portal, please apply through one of our registered agents.

Apply through StudyLink or through an Agent.

International applicants currently studying year 12 in Australia should apply via SATAC.

If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.

CRICOS codes

Location
CRICOS Code
Danala - Education and Community Precinct
0100740

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