Diploma in Technology (Defence Industries)

Defence technology is at the cutting edge of engineering.

But its development and management requires more than engineers.Defence-tech organisations have a growing need for professionals who understand the science and engineering in their work, and are able to communicate it to multiple audiences—internal teams, customers, government and community.

Our new Diploma in Technology (Defence Industries) prepares you to do just that.Taught over 12 months full-time within a faculty ranked 43 in the world for computer science and engineering*, the degree leverages the University’s strong industry links and world-class research.

It has a strong focus on critical thinking and complex problem-solving.

To qualify for the degree of Diploma in Technology (Defence Industries), students must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 24 units, comprising: Core courses to the value of 24 units

Academic Program Rules

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Diploma in Technology (Defence Industries)

Example Study Plan

Study plans are available on the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences website.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Potential careers

Laboratory Technician, Management Analyst, Biostatistician, Business Data Analyst, Communications Officer, Communications Technologist, Computer Programmer, Cyber Defender, Programmer, Project Officer, Systems Support, Telecommunications Analyst, IT Programmer, Information Officer, Information Technologist