This full-time course includes 24 hours of face-to-face instruction per week.

• Students studying an 8 month diploma will study 4 x 4.5 unit topics per study period supported by core skills classes in language, numeracy and study skills. 

• Students studying a 12 month diploma will cover the same content over three study periods with the final study plan determined by topic availability.

• In addition, students can attend between 2 to 6 hours of support classes per week. 

Working in small groups with dedicated educators you will be exposed to English, Numeracy and Study Skills while learning specialist knowledge that will launch you into your destination degree. Learning will be collaborative and engaging using the latest transition pedagogy techniques. 

Students in the Flinders University Academy will be supported to develop their emerging identity in an Australian context. They will also work closely with students enrolled across the Academy to explore common areas of study and to facilitate transition to the Australian university environment.  

Support classes provide students with further opportunity to accelerate their learning and focus on skill areas that they would like to improve. These classes can provide tailored English language content and activities to prepare students for the field of study in their destination degree. 

Students study for either 8 months or 12 months.   

• Taught by specialists, focussing on the needs of international students for a seamless transition to your destination degree. 

• This diploma will introduce you to the diversity of fields and careers within the information technology sector.

• When you successfully complete your diploma, you will go straight into year two of your destination bachelor’s degree. 

Explore the links below to find your destination degree options for the Diploma in Information Technology: 

• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Business and Information Systems)
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Analytics)
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Digital Forensics)
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Machine Learning)
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity)
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Game Development)
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Software) (Honours)

Upon successful completion of your diploma, you will be eligible for a full duration 20% scholarship on your destination degree. Check here to find your eligibility.