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Introduction

Take charge of your career trajectory in IT

Are you looking to explore a career in Information Technology (IT)? The University of Canberra’s Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is just the course for you. You get to learn new skills, gain practical experience, and give your career the boost it deserves in this fast-changing world of IT.

Striking the perfect balance between theory and practice, you’ll develop the concepts and principles of entrepreneurship and innovation. Graduate from this course with the confidence and competitive edge to pursue a leadership role in IT.

Complete in a little as 4 months in 2021

You can complete this course in as little as 4 months (one semester) full-time. Alternatively, study part-time and complete the course within one year (two semesters). In 2021, Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course.

Further your studies

Thinking of upgrading your qualifications? Successful completion of this course serves as a pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology and Master of Information Technology and Systems.

Study a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology at UC and you will:

• gain foundational ICT knowledge and skills

• learn how to develop computer-based solutions

• address core areas of the ‘Skills Framework for the Information Age’

• complement your existing academic knowledge and skills

• learn to critically analyse, interpret and synthesise complex IT ideologies

• diversify your existing qualifications to increase employment prospects

• gain unrivalled access to industry specialists

• improve your network of professional contacts

• explore further postgraduate study

Professional Accreditation

None.

Admission Requirements

Requirements

Applicants must have an Australian bachelor's degree in a non-IT field or equivalent.

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

English Language Requirements

Academic IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0

Fees

Information for Fee Paying Students

Year	Domestic	International
2021	CSP/Domestic Tuition Fee (see below)	$32,900

The fees detailed above are the annual fee rates for the course. Graduate Certificate courses are typically 0.5 years in duration, so the total course fee will be half the above for such courses.The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.

Government Support

Year	CSP Places Available	Eligible for Student Income Support (Centrelink)
2021	YES	NO

Typical Study Pattern

UC - Canberra, Bruce
- Standard Full Time, Semester 1 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 1
- Standard Full Time, Semester 2 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 2

UC - Canberra, Online
- Standard Full Time, Winter Term Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Winter Term
      - Information Technology for the Workplace G
    - Semester 2
- Standard Full Time, Semester 2 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 2

Course Information

Course Requirements

Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (12 credit points)
Required - Must pass 12 credit points as follows
- Note:
  - Students may select alternative ITS restricted choice G/PG units with the permission of the Program Director.

In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course.

Course Duration

Standard 0.5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent. Maximum duration - 3 years.

Unit Delivery Modes

Each unit within your course may be offered through the following delivery modes:

UC - Canberra, Bruce

On Campus:	The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face, supplemented with online content. Most classes are run on weekdays and during business hours.
Online:	The unit is studied completely online. On-campus, face to face interaction is not required.

Check how each of your units are delivered in the Course Requirements section.

Admission Periods

Year	Location	Domestic	International
2021	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1 Winter Term Semester 2	Semester 1 Semester 2
2022	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1 Winter Term Semester 2	Semester 1 Semester 2
2023	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1 Winter Term Semester 2	Semester 1 Semester 2

Assumed Knowledge