The Diploma of Information Technology is designed in collaboration with UTS Information Technology, which means you will be learning the same content as first year students at UTS. 

On successful completion of the diploma you will be eligible for direct entry* into the second year of the UTS Bachelor of Information Technology.

*Subject to successful completion of a diploma with the required Grade Point Average (GPA) and depends on the course you choose.

How do the diplomas compare?

Leads to the following majors at UTS

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computing Science (Honours)
  • Criminology / Cybersecurity (combined degree)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Games Development
  • Information Technology
  • Information Technology / Business (combined degree)
  • Information Technology / Diploma in IT Professional Practice (domestic students only)

Course intake & start dates

Trimester 1 intake

Commences23 February 2026
Census date27 March 2026

Trimester 2 intake

Commences9 June 2026
Census date10 July 2026

Trimester 3 intake

Commences21 September 2026
Census date23 October 2026
Orientation dates
Trimester 1: 23 - 27 February 2026
Trimester 2: 9 - 12 June 2026
Trimester 3: 21 - 25 September 2026
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Modes of study

This course is delivered full time and face-to-face in scheduled on-campus classes.
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Assessment methods

Assessment methods in the Diploma of IT include quizzes (multiple-choice, calculations, open-ended questions); presentations (group and individual): written case studies; written reports; written assignments; skills tests; lab tests; practical tests; SQL scripts; projects; reflective journal; mid-semester tests and final exams (multiple-choice, calculations, and open-ended questions).
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Important dates

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