Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Diploma of Information Technology/Bachelor of Information Technology
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Information technology
The Diploma of Information Technology is a pathway into the Bachelor of Information Technology, giving you core technical skills and setting you up for success as you continue your IT studies in the degree.
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$9000 (1st year contribution)
Griffith University - Brisbane South (Nathan)
Start Date
Nov 2025
Mar 2026
Jul 2026
Nov 2026
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

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Course outline

The Diploma of Information Technology is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of Information Technology. You’ll develop foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your further studies. With this diploma, you’ll achieve core IT technical knowledge and capabilities, ensuring you’re prepared to either step into a full degree program in IT or have the fundamentals to enter the IT industry. Topics covered include computer systems and networks, coding, web technologies, systems development, human-computer interaction, professional practice and more. You’ll learn in purpose-built, industry-leading facilities, from world-class researchers and lecturers. We have a wide range of industry contacts and partnerships that help you build your professional network. Our Industry Advisory Board ensures that our degree is focused on what employers are looking for and provides opportunities to meet and learn from industry-leading professionals. For more course information, visit Diploma of Information Technology/Bachelor of Information Technology at GU.

Griffith University

Note

The Minimum Selection Threshold (ATAR/Selection Rank) for Trimester 1, 2026 entry will be 60.00.

Combined diploma/degrees

Upon successful completion of this diploma, you will be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Information Technology.

Fee notes

This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.

Assumed knowledge

English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

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* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

This diploma prepares you for entry to a bachelor’s degree, where you can receive credit for courses successfully completed. Entry level opportunities include system and business analysis, software development, network administration, and web and app development within the commerce, industry, corporate IT, government or private consulting areas.

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