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 the 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 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. Successful completion of this course allows you to enter the second year of the following courses at CDU: Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Computer Science.
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.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
July 2025
CDU Darwin Waterfront Centre
21 Kitchener Drive,
DARWIN,
Northern Territory,
0800, DARWIN, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
March 2025
CDU Darwin Waterfront Centre
21 Kitchener Drive,
DARWIN,
Northern Territory,
0800, DARWIN, Australia
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.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic Module: A 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 Proficiency: A minimum overall grade of B1.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module: A 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.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
CDU is the No.2 Australian university for postgraduate full-time employment outcomes (Good Universities Guide 2024).
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