Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (7163)
- Approved Abbreviation: DipICT
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 7163
- AQF Level: 5
CRICOS Code: 063564J
This program applies to students who commenced in Term 1, 2018 or later.
This program is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
This program is designed to provide a tertiary level foundation for further study in the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology and Bachelor of Information Systems degrees. It has been constructed to provide students with a sample of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) subjects and university experiences.
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Information and Communications Technology will articulate into Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology degree at Western Sydney University with up to one year equivalent of advanced standing. Students may also articulate into Bachelor of Information Systems.
For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.
Western Sydney University, The College
Study Mode
One year full-time (three terms). Students will be required to attend the Kingswood or Parramatta South campus for some learning experiences.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta City Campus-George Street | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Full time | Internal | See above |
Admission
Local students entering this Diploma are required to have
- Completed an English subject in the NSW Higher School Certificate, Or
- Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) Or
- Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or
- Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English subject at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.
Students are also assumed to have completed a Mathematics subject, equivalent to the Mathematics subject in the NSW Higher School Certificate.
Met other entry requirements such as
- An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place (the ATAR will be set each year at a level below that for admission for the Bachelor of Information Communications Technology or Computing), Or
- Completed The College Foundation Studies program with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.
International students entering the Diploma must satisfy one of the following language requirements
- IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or
- Completed The College EAP 4 program with a 50% pass Or
- Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or
- Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English subject at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.
Students are also assumed to have completed a Mathematics subject, equivalent to the Mathematics subject in the NSW Higher School Certificate.
Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of origin. However, in general
- Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement Or
- Completed the College Foundation Studies program with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 100 credit points which include the subjects listed in the pathways below.
Students must pass the following subjects, including the preparatory level subjects for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| GEDU 0010 | Tertiary Study Skills in Information and Communications Technology (WSTC Prep) | 0 |
| COMP 0003 | Programming Design (WSTC Prep) | 5 |
| MATH 0008 | Mathematics 2 (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 1027 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 (WSTC) | 10 |
| INFS 1003 | Information Systems in Context (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| INFS 1007 | Systems Analysis and Design (WSTC) | 10 |
| MATH 0028 | Statistics for Academic Purposes (WSTC Prep) | 5 |
| COMP 1006 | Programming Fundamentals (WSTC) | 10 |
| INFS 2003 | Database Design and Development (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| COMP 2006 | Computer Networking (WSTC) | 10 |
| MATH 1029 | Statistical Decision Making (WSTC) | 10 |
| Object Oriented Analysis (WSTC) | ||
| From Term 2 2022 MATH 2013 replaced by INFS 2011 | 10 | |
| Object Oriented Analysis (WSTC) | ||
| Total Credit Points | 100 | |