Diploma of University Studies (Information Technology)

This pathway will suit you if you have decided to study an IT degree but do not have the entry requirements after completing VCE, as a mature student, or if you are now considering going to university after completing VCAL or an unscored VCE.

The Diploma will prepare you for degree level study as well as getting you started on the subjects to start your IT qualification.

Your studies will include academic writing, mathematical skills and developing an understanding of the university learning environment as well as a range of subjects selected from the first year of our suite of Information Technology degrees.

This pathway will take you from the Diploma into the second year of most of our IT degrees.

There are seven to choose from, so you decide which one suits you best.

Having had a taste of core units from across these degrees, you will be well placed to make the best choice for you.

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.

To view current subject information and cost, click on the individual subject name below, or click here to view current subject information and cost for ALL subjects.

Year 1

Study period 1

UNDERSTANDING UNIVERSITY LEARNING ATSGC1369, 15 credit points

INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL MATHS EDMTH1000, 15 credit points

MATHEMATICS AND INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS FASTP1013, 15 credit points

ACADEMIC WRITING FASTP1015, 15 credit points

IT PROBLEM SOLVING ITECH1101, 15 credit points

Semester 2

KNOWLEDGE AND PROFESSIONALS ATSGC1370, 15 credit points

BIG DATA AND ANALYTICS ITECH1103, 15 credit points

MOBILE DEVELOPMENT FUNDAMENTALS ITECH2000, 15 credit points

GAME DEVELOPMENT FUNDAMENTALS ITECH2001, 15 credit points

Year 2

Semester 1

COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY ITECH1001, 15 credit points

UNDERSTANDING THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION ITECH1100, 15 credit points

NETWORKING AND SECURITY ITECH1102, 15 credit points

WEB DESIGN ITECH2003, 15 credit points

Entry requirements (year 12)

Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students (2020) and recent secondary graduates (2019 and 2018)

• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 18 in any English.

Literacy and numeracy test

Compulsory: Applicants who are currently completing VCAL, unscored VCE, or those who do not meet the specified pre-requisite studies will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission.

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Entry requirements (non year 12)

Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study

Literacy and numeracy test

Compulsory: All applicants who are not currently studying year 12 or recently completed year 12 in 2017 or 2018 will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission.

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Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study

Literacy and numeracy test

Compulsory: All applicants who are not currently studying year 12 or recently completed year 12 in 2017 or 2018 will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission.

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Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience

Literacy and numeracy test

Compulsory: All applicants who are not currently studying year 12 or recently completed year 12 in 2017 or 2018 will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission.

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