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- 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.
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.
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%).
Explore this course
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
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 consultant
- Enterprise architect
- Information officer
- Programmer
- Solution architect
- Systems analyst
- Systems programmer
- Web designer
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.
- Course code
- IN18
- CRICOS code
- 0101555
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 6 months full-time
- 12 months part-time
- 6 months full-time
- February and July
- 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 | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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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 / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
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.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $4,700 per year full-time (48 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $21,500 per course (48 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $4,500 per year full-time (48 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $19,300 per year full-time (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.
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.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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