Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
Course summary for international students
| Year | 2026 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Information Technology |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Length | 0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Fee paying annual fee - commencing 2026 | $22,100 AUD |
| Level | Postgraduate (Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma) |
| CRICOS code | 035507F Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Deakin course code | S578 |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Fees and charges
- Career opportunities
- Course learning outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Admission criteria
- Academic requirements
- English language proficiency requirements
- Admissions information
- Pathways
- Credit for prior learning - general
- Participation requirements
Course overview
Developed in consultation with industry, this course highlights the critical role information technologies play in everyday business operations. You will gain essential, industry-relevant IT skills – from software design and engineering to information retrieval and web development.
This course is ideal for students without a computing background, as well as those who would like to bolster their industry experience with a recognised academic qualification. You will graduate with the core IT knowledge and practical skills for employment across a range of industries or for further studies in IT.
Fees and charges
The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students completing this course within the same year in which they started. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of prior learning you have.
The 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together four credit points of study. Four credit points is used as it represents a typical enrolment load for a Graduate Certificate.
Each unit you enrol in has a credit point value. You can find the credit point value of each unit under the Unit Description by searching for the unit in the handbook.
Learn more about tuition fees.
Career opportunities
In today’s competitive IT job market, employers value professionals who can multi-skill, multi-task and adapt across disciplines. Deakin graduates are best placed for a successful career in this industry.
As a Deakin graduate, you will be a well-rounded IT professional with the ability to meet the future needs of this ever-evolving, fast-moving industry.
Course learning outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Develop specialised knowledge of software design and engineering, database, and web design concepts and technologies to develop software systems, products and solutions that automates business processes at par with industry standards and based on specifications and user requirements. |
| Communication | Communicate in a professional context to inform, explain and drive sustainable innovation through information technology and to motivate and effect change, utilising a range of verbal, graphical and written methods, recognising the needs of diverse audiences. |
| Digital literacy | Identify, select and use digital technologies, platforms, frameworks, and tools from the field of information technology to generate, manage, process and share digital resources. |
| Critical thinking | Evaluate and critically analyse information provided and their sources to inform decision making and evaluation of plans and solutions associated with the field of information technology. |
| Problem solving | Apply advanced cognitive, technical, and creative skills from information technology to understand requirements and design, implement, operate, and evaluate solutions to real-world and ill-defined computing problems. |
| Self-management | Work independently to apply knowledge and skills in a professional manner to new situations and/or further learning in the field of information technology with adaptability, autonomy, responsibility, and personal accountability for actions as a practitioner and a learner. |
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology, you must pass 4 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 4 credit points of core units
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester.
All students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Course structure
Core units
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points) |
| SIT771 | Object-Oriented Development |
| SIT772 | Database Fundamentals |
| SIT773 | Software Requirements Analysis and Modelling |
| SIT774 | Web Technologies and Development * |
* As an alternative to this unit, students can complete the following two stackable short courses in a flexible study mode:
SMC701-OD Front-end Web Development Foundations [No longer available for enrolment]
SMC702-OD Web Application Server-side Foundations [No longer available for enrolment]
Students choosing Deakin's microcredentials^ (0.5cp) through our Stackable short courses as electives must take at least 2 microcredentials to equate to 1 credit point of study.
It is important to ensure your course plan meets the course rules detailed above. Students should contact Student Central for assistance with course planning, choosing the right units and understanding course rules.
Equipment requirements
The learning experiences and assessment activities within this course may require students to have access to a range of technologies beyond a laptop or desktop computer. For information regarding hardware and software requirements, please refer to the Bring your own device (BYOD) guidelines via the School of Information Technology website in addition to the individual unit outlines in the Handbook.
Admission criteria
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements or higher to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
A combination of qualifications and experience may be deemed equivalent to minimum academic requirements.
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline
- at least two years' relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent).
Examples of relevant work experience include, but not limited to: artificial intelligence, cyber security, information technology management, data science, information technology, computing, computer science and software engineering.
English language proficiency requirements
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country
- IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
- other evidence of English language proficiency (learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements)
Admissions information
Learn more about Deakin courses and how we compare to other universities when it comes to the quality of our teaching and learning.
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Pathways
Further study options:
Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology, you could use the credit points you’ve earned to enter into further study, including:
- S776 Master of Information Technology
- S779 Master of Information Technology (Professional)
- S734 Master of Cyber Security
- S735 Master of Cyber Security (Professional)
- S777 Master of Data Science
- S770 Master of Data Science (Professional)
- S736 Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence
- S737 Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence (Professional)
- S738 Master of Information Technology Management
- S739 Master of Information Technology Management (Professional)
Credit for prior learning - general
Am I eligible for Credit for Prior Learning?
Deakin aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations.
Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course with Deakin, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed with Deakin.
You can also refer to the Recognition of prior learning Page which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin degree and how to apply for credit.
Recognition of prior learning may be granted to applicants based on prior studies and/or equivalent industry experience.
Participation requirements
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.