Study in Australia
at AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF ENGLISH · Seven Hills, New South Wales
CRICOS course code
105213C
CRICOS provider code
03682M
This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.
Duration
1 year
Tuition (whole course)
A$25,000 total
Per year
A$25,000/yr
Intake
Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)
The Advanced Diploma of Information Technology is a one-year qualification for people who want practical IT skills and a recognised Australian credential. It sits at the diploma level on the Australian Qualifications Framework, so it is shorter and more hands-on than a bachelor degree. You will study core areas of information systems: networking, cybersecurity basics, database design, web development, and supporting users in an organisation. Assessment is mostly practical, building systems, troubleshooting, documenting your work, rather than long written exams.
Australian vocational qualifications are built from units of competency, each with a set credit value. A full-time load is usually four units per semester, with two semesters across the year. Some providers run three trimesters. There is no honours year and no research thesis at this level. Instead, you may complete a capstone-style project where you plan and deliver an IT solution for a real or simulated client. Work-integrated learning or a placement is common in IT diplomas and lets you apply your skills in a workplace.
You will learn to install and manage networks, apply security controls, write and query databases, build simple web applications, and provide technical support. You will also practise working in teams, writing documentation, and following industry standards. These are the skills employers look for in entry-level IT roles.
This course suits school leavers who want a fast route into IT work, career changers, and international students seeking an Australian qualification. It can also be a pathway to further study, with credit often granted towards a bachelor degree. English requirements for international applicants are typically IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall, or an accepted equivalent such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, or Cambridge C1 Advanced. The Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa. While studying, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight. After graduating, you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. Tuition is published on the CRICOS register. Check the official page for current details.
These roles are found across Australian industries including government, education, healthcare, finance, retail, and managed IT service providers.
It typically takes 1 year, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).
Tuition is around A$25,000 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.
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