Secure your place in UTS IT with UTS College.

Study a Diploma of Information Technology at UTS College and you can fast track into 2nd year of your UTS IT degree. Your diploma covers the same subjects and course outcomes as first-year UTS IT, with 48 credit points towards your degree.

Plus, access your choice of tailored support to get you university-and career-ready. No ATAR needed for entry, and you’ll graduate the same time as your mates – with a diploma AND a degree.

Applications are open for our February 2025 intake.

UTS College – your way to UTS. 

Why study a Diploma of Information Technology at UTS College?

Where the Diploma of Information Technology will take you

The Diploma of Information Technology provides guaranteed entry* to your UTS degree:

  • Information Technology
  • Information Technology and
    Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice
  • Games Development
  • Business, Information Technology
    (combined degree)
  • Computing Science (Honours)

IT career areas

  • AI Engineer
  • Blockchain Developer
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Cloud Engineer
  • Computer Animator  
  • Computer Games Designer/Developer
  • Cybersecurity Specialist
  • Data Scientist
  • IoT Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Programmer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Web Developer

What subjects will I study?

  • Introduction to Technical Communication
  • Introduction to Information Systems
  • Programming 1
  • Web Systems
  • Programming 2
  • Business Requirements Modelling
  • Networking Fundamentals
  • Database Fundamentals
  • IT Essentials (Extended Diploma only)
  • Programming (Extended Diploma only)
  • Academic English or Academic Communication for Diploma (Extended Diploma only)

Know your options: HSC Parents info session

Wondering what to do if your child misses out on a UTS offer? Don’t worry. Know that they’ve got more options, like UTS College. We’re another way to UTS! Join our HSC parents info session to learn more.

Where: Online

Time/Date: 13/11/2024 7:30:00 PM

Register now

Diploma of Information Technology – FAQs

Or contact us on 1800 896 994 (within Australia).

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*Based on successful completion of your diploma with the required Grade Point Average (GPA). The point where you enter into your UTS degree will depend on your course or major. Not all courses and majors will take you into second year.

^^Conditions apply. Academic entry is based on your HSC subject average  of English and your three best board-developed courses. HSC subject average eligibility:

  • 75% or higher: choose an 8-month Accelerated diploma or 12-month Standard diploma
  • 67% or higher: choose a 12-month Standard diploma or 16-month Extended diploma
  • 63% or higher: 16-month Extended diploma