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Diploma of Information Technology
061050
Information technology
Start your journey in IT by developing foundational skills in programming, software development, cyber security, and networks. Explore how people interact with technology while building the confidence to progress to further study.Build co...
Full time Part time
Course Fee
fee
SAE University College - Online
Start Date
Feb 2027
May 2027
Duration

1 year Full time or 2 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

Start your journey in IT by developing foundational skills in programming, software development, cyber security, and networks. Explore how people interact with technology while building the confidence to progress to further study.

Build confidence through hands-on projects that introduce the tools, technologies and workflows used across today’s IT industry. Supported by industry experts, you’ll develop practical skills while discovering where your interests in technology can take you.

What to expect when studying a Diploma of Information Technology at SAE:

If you’re ready to start building practical skills in IT, the Diploma of Information Technology gives you a strong foundation through hands-on, project-based learning. You’ll explore programming, software development, networking, cyber security and web technologies while learning alongside a community of creative thinkers.

As you progress, you’ll tackle practical challenges, develop your problem-solving and technical communication skills, and discover how technology is used to create products, platforms and digital experiences.

Graduate with the knowledge and confidence to continue your studies or take your first step into the industry.

Areas of study: Business Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Databases, Information Systems, IT Project Management, Networks & Infrastructure, Systems Administration.

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Note

Duration is seven months full-time. Part-time study available for eligible applicants (excluding international student visa holders).
SAE has a range of approaches to learning and teaching that can be activated to provide flexibility in the face of changing circumstances as required, to support student progression regardless of external factors.

Please note that this is an online only course for students studying from Brisbane.

Fee notes

Subject to final approval.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for SAE University College and for this course, refer to Entry Requirements on SAE’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years; Interview

Additional entry requirements

SAE will contact applicants to arrange a short, informal interview. For information about the interview, contact SAE on 1800 723 338.

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

Application Support Officer, Cyber Security Support Assistant, IT Project Support Officer, IT Support Officer or Help Desk Technician, Junior Network Support Technician, Junior Programmer or Software Development Assistant, Software Tester or Junior Quality Assurance Assistant, Technical Support Officer in a creative or digital organisation, UX or Usability Assistant.

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