Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Computer Science)
Feb, Apr, Jul, Oct
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
AUD $ 9,600
Domestic Student
*Limited Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available for domestic students only. Annual fees are subject to change and are dependent on selected units. For more information on CSPs, see below.
Course overview
Elevate your career with foundational and specialised ICT skills
The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Computer Science) gives you a strong foundation in ICT knowledge and best practices while opening the door to advanced skills in computer science. Built as a generalist program, it introduces you to emerging areas like networking, software development and cyber security, then takes you deeper into programming, app development, information security and data exploration.
You will learn to solve problems, think critically and apply computational systems in ways that drive meaningful impact in the real world. This breadth of study prepares you to design people-focused ICT solutions with creativity and confidence.
Delivered fully online, this course is accessible to professionals from non-ICT backgrounds who want to build their expertise in computer science. For existing ICT professionals, it offers the chance to deepen technical knowledge and specialise in an area that is shaping the future of the field.
Learn more about the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Computer Science) with QUT Online.
Why this course
The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Computer Science) gives you an understanding of the core principles underlying computer science. The skills you acquire are highly transferable and sought after in government departments and a host of private-sector industries.
Real-world
Apply your learnings with real-world projects
Career growth
This course opens the door to great career opportunities
Rankings
QUT is in the Top 10 in Australia for graduate employability according to the Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking 2025
Course units
Students need to complete a total of 8 units:
6 – Core units
2 – Elective units
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Select any two (2) units (24 credit points) from the Computer Science Unit Core Options list
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Entry requirements
You can gain entry into the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Computer Science) with the following:
1-year program
- A completed bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline
or
- A completed diploma (or higher qualification) in a relevant area, with at least two years (full-time or equivalent) professional experience in a relevant area
or
- Five years (full-time or equivalent) professional experience in a relevant area
Early exit options
Students who are enrolled in this course may be eligible to exit their course with a Graduate Certificate of Information Technology (IQ18) after successful completion of an approved 48 credit points of units.
Course outcomes
You will develop a flexible and adaptable digital skill set to craft refined ICT solutions for discipline-specific problems. Graduates will also gain advanced knowledge of computer science and its applicability within organisational and business contexts, developing the analytical skills needed to assess practices, guide investment decisions and lead improvement projects with confidence.
Skills and tools in this course
- Problem-solving
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge in the computer science discipline
- Core Body of Knowledge
- Work effectively in both self-directed and collaborative contexts
- Analytical skills
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure is a public cloud platform that is used for virtual computing, analytics, storage, networking and much more. Azure is comprised of more than 200 products and cloud services, and is fast becoming a central platform for industries to innovate their technological capabilities, including healthcare, financial services and banking, manufacturing, gaming, retail and government.
Tableau
Tableau is the market-leading analytics platform that transforms the way we use data to solve real-world issues. The platform is the top choice for modern business intelligence and helps organisations visualise data and share insights that make real, impactful change. It’s used by influential companies such as Lenovo and Lufthansa Airlines.
Lucidchart
Lucidchart is an intelligent diagramming application that allows teams to work together on shared projects. The application allows you to draw plans and create flowcharts and diagrams, and also offers businesses a secure way to store, plan, collaborate and visualise data all in one place. It’s popular among companies such as Google, Amazon and Atlassian.
Draw.io
Draw.io allows you to easily create, edit and style diagrams using an intuitive interface. The open-source, cross-platform software enables collaboration on diagrams and whiteboards, and offers unique features like real-time Confluence-native collaborative editing.
Signavio
Signavio offers intuitive, cloud-based, professional process modelling and allows businesses to document, model, design and simulate workplace processes. The platform helps you to speed up process modelling and determine how certain changes will impact process outcomes.
HTML
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is a central technology used to build websites. HTML allows you to organise the structure of a page forms an essential foundation of your web development skills. It is used across websites world-wide.
CSS
Like HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is another primary technology used to build websites. CSS helps you create the layout of a web page. CSS forms an essential foundation of your web development skills and is used across websites world-wide.
Python
Python is a versatile computer programming language that is commonly used for machine learning, building websites and software, automating tasks, and conducting data analysis. Python is one of the most well-known programming languages for software developers and data scientists around the world. Most modern tech companies rely on Python every day, including Instagram, Google, Spotify and Netflix.
UML
Unified Modelling Language (UML) is a developmental modelling language used by software developers to visualise and design new systems. UML is used in various fields and is useful to help a team visualise projects from start to finish.
Oracle Database
Oracle Database The Oracle Database is the first converged, multi-modal database management system designed for enterprise grid computing. It’s used to store and retrieve data and is key to running online transaction processing and solving common issues for information management. Oracle VirtualBox Oracle VM VirtualBox is a powerful cross-platform virtualisation software tool. It’s intuitive and allows you to set up your computer to run multiple operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Oracle Solaris. As one of the oldest companies to provide database management solutions, Oracle focuses on keeping up to date with the latest technological trends.
Jupyter Notebook
Jupyter Notebook is a web-based interactive development environment for notebooks, code and data. It has a flexible interface that allows you to configure and arrange workflows in data science, scientific computing, computational journalism and machine learning. Jupyter Notebooks is used by large companies such as Trivago, Delivery Hero and Yelp.
Anaconda
Anaconda is a distribution of the Python and R programming languages for data science and machine learning that simplifies package management and deployment. With thousands of open-source packages and libraries, it is very popular among modern programmers.
SQLite
SQLite (Structured Query Language) is the most used database engine in the world. SQL codes are built into most mobile phones, computers and applications and are used by several large-scale companies around the world, including Adobe, Airbus, Apple, Facebook and Google.
Potential career opportunities
Programmer
Write, test, and modify programming code to create and manage software.
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Average Salary
$120,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
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Industry Growth
+27%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
Systems engineer
Ensure components within a system are working together to achieve a desired function.
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Average Salary
$120,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
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Industry Growth
+22.2%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
Network architect
Plan, design and implement data communication networks that meet the organisation's needs.
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Average Salary
$180,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
, 2025
Information technology specialist
Analyse, test, troubleshoot and evaluate existing network systems and software applications to achieve business or IT goals.
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Average Salary
$135,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
5/5
, 2025
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I can change the pace of my learning as I need and as life changes.Alethia, Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Computer Science)
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Frequently asked questions
There is limited group work, depending on the units. This is a good opportunity to network with other students.
Yes, CSPs are available for all Information Technology courses, including bootcamps. CSPs allow domestic students to have a significant portion of their university or higher education fees subsidised by the Australian government.
Yes, completed units in this Graduate Certificate can be used as credit towards the Master of IT (Computer Science).
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