Highlights

  • NEW: This course now offers Commonwealth Supported Places which makes it over 60% more affordable. Eligibility criteria applies.
  • You will gain well-developed IT knowledge, and, as a graduate, be confident to propose, implement and evaluate IT solutions.
  • Continue your studies with our Graduate Diploma or Master of Information Technology.
  • Prepares you for more senior positions with the IT industry.
  • Complete in as little as six months full-time.

Highlights

  • You will gain well-developed IT knowledge, and, as a graduate, be confident to propose, implement and evaluate IT solutions.
  • Continue your studies with our Graduate Diploma or Master of Information Technology.
  • Prepares you for more senior positions with the IT industry.
  • Complete in as little as six months full-time.

Why choose this course?

If you're looking to develop your information technology discipline knowledge, this is the course for you. You will learn to employ existing IT methods and approaches to address discipline-specific problems. Your design and problem solving skills will result in useful and usable IT solutions.  Completing this course in as little as six-months full-time, or one year part-time, you will be able to provide real value in the workplace immediately.  You will graduate with the personal skills required to continue your development as an IT professional.

This course now offers Commonwealth Supported Places which makes it over 60% more affordable. Eligibility criteria applies.

Why choose this course?

If you're looking to develop your information technology discipline knowledge, this is the course for you. You will learn to employ existing IT methods and approaches to address discipline-specific problems. Your design and problem solving skills will result in useful and usable IT solutions. Completing this course in as little as six-months full-time, or one year part-time, you will be able to provide real value in the workplace immediately. You will graduate with the personal skills required to continue your development as an IT professional.

Real-world learning

During your studies, you will experience a range of learning approaches, including:

  • project-based units requiring you to apply theoretical and technical knowledge in the development of artefacts such as software applications, business cases, technical specifications, conceptual models and theoretical frameworks;
  • using real world and research-inspired problems within units;
  • using advanced analytical, conceptual and logical thinking processes to solve novel and complex problems;
  • covering relevant contemporary IT and interpersonal capabilities necessary for you to be prepared to move into senior professional positions.

Learn from the best

The most recent QILT data shows the overall quality of the QUT postgraduate IT experience is one of the best in Queensland, with our courses score well over the national average for overall student satisfaction (80.3%).  We are above the national average for 5 of the 6 QILT quality indicators, and lead Australia in student satisfaction related to skill development (89%).

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What to expect

All market sectors are embracing new digital and technological advances to ensure they remain competitive (source: Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA)). The prevalence of digital technologies in industry is resulting in growing demand for savvy IT professionals across a diverse range of sectors and roles.

Fields such as data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cyber security, virtual and augmented reality, and the Internet of Things continue to evolve rapidly. Business investment in these areas continues to grow, as does the demand for expertise in these areas (source: Australia’s Digital Pulse, ACS/Deloitte).

Our Graduate Certificate in Information Technology has been developed to align with emerging IT industry trends.

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

You will be qualified to work with IT service providers, consultancies and vendors, and be in demand in government departments, the finance and banking sector, and within healthcare, advanced manufacturing, engineering, mining and agriculture.

Course articulation

Upon successful completion of this course, you will eligible for entry into IN19 - Graduate Diploma in Information Technology or IN20 - Master of Information Technology, with a reduced course duration.

Course articulation

QUT offers an pathway for international students who want to study a Master of Information Technology. The Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology (IN17) is designed to help students acquire postgraduate level knowledge and skill in a specialist information technology discipline, while developing competency in English language and academic literacy. Upon successful completion of IN17, students are eligible for one semester of advanced standing towards the Master of Information Technology (see course description for details).

Possible careers

  • Computer scientist
  • Computer systems engineer
  • Computer-aided designer
  • Data communications specialist
  • Enterprise architect
  • Enterprise consultant
  • Information officer
  • Programmer
  • Solution architect
  • Systems analyst
  • Systems programmer
  • Web designer

Details and units

The 48cp Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (GCIT) is available for students who have graduated from a bachelor’s degree in an area other than Information Technology (non-cognate entry). The degree includes four 12-credit point IT foundation units. These units have been designed to cover core elements the Australian Computer Society Core Body of Knowledge. 

The 48cp Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (GCIT) is available for students who have graduated from a bachelor’s degree in an area other than Information Technology (non-cognate entry). The degree includes four 12-credit point IT foundation units. These units have been designed to cover core elements the Australian Computer Society Core Body of Knowledge. 

Requirements

Course code
IN18
CRICOS code
0101555
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Duration
6 months full-time
12 months part-time
Duration
6 months full-time
Entry
February and July
Entry
February and July

Entry requirements

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or
  • A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in information technology followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in the information technology field; or
  • At least five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in the information technology field.

Minimum academic requirements

Entry requirement

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline.

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall 6.5
Listening 6
Reading 6
Writing 6
Speaking 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall 176
Listening 169
Reading 169
Writing 169
Speaking 169
PTE Academic
Overall 58
Listening 50
Reading 50
Writing 50
Speaking 50
TOEFL iBT
Overall 79
Listening 16
Reading 16
Writing 21
Speaking 18
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. 		176 169 169 169 169
PTE Academic 58 50 50 50 50
TOEFL iBT 79 16 16 21 18

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from October

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2025 fees

2025: CSP $4,700 per year full-time (48 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $21,500 per course (48 credit points)

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Find out more about postgraduate course fees

HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.

Find out more about government loans

Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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International Merit Scholarship

A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

QUT Real World International Scholarship

A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

You may also be eligible for

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