Diploma of Computing and IT Studies

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete international qualifications equivalent to Australian Year 11.

IELTS (Academic): Overall 5.5 (minimum of 5.0 in individual band scores); TOEFL: 525 (Paper), 50 (IBT), 195 (Computer) and TWE 3; Pearson's (PTE Academic): 36; CELUSA (Academic English): AE3.

Course Details

Gain direct entry into bachelor’s degrees in Information Technology and Computer Science at The University of Adelaide with a Diploma of Computing and IT Studies.

The two-stage program consists of Stage 1 (2 or 3 trimesters) and Stage 2 (a further 2 or 3 trimesters), making a total study period of 4 – 6 trimesters.

Stage 1 of the Diploma can be completed in as little as 8 months and will gain you direct entry into Stage 2, which is equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree.

After completing your Diploma of Computing and IT Studies, you gain direct entry into the first or second year of selected bachelor’s degrees at The University of Adelaide

The subject material covered in Stage 2 of the Diploma of Computing and IT Studies is exactly the same as what is studied in first year at university, and also the same as the material covered in the One-Year Diploma of Computing and IT. With a comprehensive introduction to computing and IT you will be ready to pursue your career goals.

Required modules (Stage 1)

Students study 8 core modules from the below list:

Accounting A

Accounting B

Fundamentals of Mathematics A

Fundamentals of Mathematics B

Information Technology A

Information Technology B

Language and Communication A

Language and Communication B

Required modules (stage 2)

Stage 2 of the Diploma of Computing & IT Studies is exactly the same module content as the One-Year Diploma of Computing & IT and is also the same content as is taught in first year at university.

There are eight core modules that all students must complete.

Information Technology Fundamentals

Design Thinking Studio

Problem Solving and Programming

Network Fundamentals

Data Driven Web Technologies

Object Oriented Programming

System Requirements and User Experience

System Requirements Studio

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