Program Overview

Diploma of Information Technology (International)

The Diploma of Information Technology provides guaranteed entry into the second year of a Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Business Information Systems, or Bachelor of Computer Science at the University of Wollongong (UOW). This course is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in their UOW bachelor's degree and explore various disciplines, including programming, systems analysis, networks, and web technologies. Upon completion, students will graduate with a Higher Education Diploma, enhancing their employability while pursuing their bachelor's degree.

Overview

• The course consists of three sessions, each lasting 14 weeks, and is offered by UOW College Australia.
• UOW College offers three intakes each year, providing flexibility in starting studies at different times throughout the year.
• The guarantee of entry into the second year of the specified bachelor's degrees is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements as described in the course outline.

Pathways

Upon successful completion of this course, students will gain entry into the following UOW courses:

• Bachelor of Business Information Systems: Entry into the second year (8 subjects, 48 credit points).
• Bachelor of Computer Science: Entry into the second year (8 subjects, 48 credit points).
• Bachelor of Information Technology: Entry into the second year (8 subjects, 48 credit points).

Admissions Information

The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures and the UOW College Admissions Policy. For additional information, see UOW College Admission Information.

Entry Requirements

• Academic Entry Requirements: Minimum ATAR 50 or equivalent. The UOW country equivalency webpage can help convert international qualifications to Australian qualifications and explain the required grades/scores needed for entry.
• English Language Requirements: Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and Writing or equivalent. Alternative English language tests include TOEFL, Pearsons, and Cambridge. Students may be considered as meeting the English language requirements if they have successfully completed two years of secondary or tertiary study at an approved institution where the language of instruction was English, and the institution is in a country where the official language is English.

Workload

As a guide, the workload for the course is determined by the number of subjects taken each session. Four subjects in a standard session are considered a full-time load, generally equivalent to working full-time (e.g., 35-45 hours a week, including preparation, revision, and assessment tasks undertaken in the student's own time, in addition to scheduled classes).

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Fees

UOW College fees, payment options, scholarships, and loans (as applicable) are outlined on the Domestic student fees & payment options page and International student fees & scholarships page.

Key Dates

Key dates for UOW College courses are available on the UOW College website, including:

• Autumn, 2025, at Wollongong and Liverpool
• Spring, 2025, at Wollongong
• Summer, 2025, at Wollongong
• Autumn, 2026, at Wollongong
• Spring, 2026, at Wollongong
• Summer, 2026, at Wollongong

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