Diploma of Information Technology at Victoria University

Overview

Achieve your dream of becoming an in-demand IT professional. Our diploma offers a practical, supportive program directly leading into the second year of Bachelor of Information Technology.

Our Diploma of Information Technology has been designed for students taking the first step towards our bachelor degree, and professionals building their current IT knowledge and skills.

We help you prepare for a degree with targeted support and tuition. Over an extended 15-week semester, we’ll work with you to enhance your professional-communication and academic-writing skills.

You’ll also learn up-to-date skills and knowledge for a career in IT, including:

• networking (CISCO CCENT(external link))
• designing databases
• writing computer programs in Python
• connecting databases to dynamic websites
• scheduling ICT development using Microsoft Project
• using Linux (LPI(external link)).

Learn from leaders in the IT industry

Our lecturers include staff who are world leaders in the IT field. We conduct our own high-quality research, which keeps our courses relevant, world-class and aligned to industry.

Our experienced lecturers, excellent research facilities, and connections to industry give you first-rate opportunities and support.

The digital world is constantly changing. Our course is regularly reviewed to ensure current practice and IT industry developments are included.

Women in IT

Our Women in Science Engineering program supports our current university students, and inspires women to choose engineering and science careers.

We run hands-on workshops in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines for secondary-school students.

Learning advice

• VU’s Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.
• Our students can attend Learning Hubs at one of five VU campuses.
• We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice, and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

Our programs include:

• workshops
• drop-in sessions
• peer mentoring
• maths and writing resources
• resume and career guidance.

We also have accessibility support services and counselling services available for all students.

Library & computer facilities

Our campus libraries have photocopying, computing and printing facilities as well as electronic and print resources.

You'll also have access to a rich collection of online resources at any time of the day or night, including:

• databases
• e-learning content for courses
• student email
• student software packages
• social networking tools.

On campus, we make sure that all of our students have access to digital resources. We offer:

• excellent WiFi networks
• more than 4000 computers (PCs and Apple Macs) across our campuses
• a central IT helpdesk for technical help.

Careers in IT

When you graduate, you’ll be qualified for entry-level work in the IT industry, including:

• computer and network support
• website development
• database support.

Salaries

• The average salary for an ICT support technician is A$65,700 (JobOutlook(external link)).
• If you continue onto our Bachelor of Information Technology, you’ll be ready to work in higher-level IT roles, earning a higher salary.