Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (3700)
- Approved Abbreviation: GradDipICT
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 3700
- AQF Level: 8
CRICOS Code: 110875M
Program Status: CURRENT
This program applies to students who commenced in 2017 or later.
The Graduate Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (Grad Dip in ICT) is designed for students from both computing and non-computing backgrounds, to enable them to create pathways into higher studies in ICT and/or commencing a career in ICT. This program is aimed at allowing students to gain knowledge in state of the art developments in the ICT field, apply that knowledge in a professional and ethical framework and develop themselves as lifelong learners.
Study Mode
One year full-time. Two years part-time.
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 Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal | See above |
Admission
Admission 2017 - 2022
Minimum admission requirements to this program are:
- A Bachelor qualification in any discipline
Or
- A Diploma in ICT/Computing/IS fields and five years full-time equivalent work experience in Information and Communications Technologies which includes experience in applying skills in: programming; networking; database design and development; systems analysis and design; and project management.
This program has three Pathways (A, B and C) that vary in length and structure based on previous study and work experience.
Pathway A - One and a half years
Students who have non-Computing, non-ICT or non-Information Systems with Bachelor qualifications are eligible to complete the one and a half year Pathway below.
Pathway B - One year
Students who have non-Computing, non-ICT or non-Information Systems with Honours or Masters qualifications are eligible to complete the one year Pathway below.
Pathway C - One year
Students who have Computing, ICT or Information Systems with Bachelor or Bachelor Honours or Masters qualifications are eligible to complete the one year Pathway below.
Additional Information
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
Admission 2023
Applicants must have successfully completed:
An undergraduate degree or higher in any discipline OR
A Diploma in any discipline, plus five (5) years’ full-time equivalent professional work experience in Information and Communications Technologies which includes experience in: programming, networking, database design and development, systems analysis and design and project management OR
A Diploma in ICT/Computing/IS fields plus two (2) years full-time equivalent work experience in Information and Communications Technologies which includes experience in: programming, networking, database design and development, systems analysis and design, and project management.
Additional Information
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Sequence Current
This sequence applies to students who commenced in 2024 or later. If you commenced prior to 2024 please refer to the relevant Sequence tab for details.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Full-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 7015 | Programming Proficiency | 10 |
| INFS 7007 | Systems Analysis and Database Management Systems | 10 |
| INFO 7003 | Advanced Topics in User System Interaction | 10 |
| ENGR 7017 | Professional Practice and Communication | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFO 6001 | IT Project Management | 10 |
| COMP 7013 | Network Technologies | 10 |
| Select two subjects from the Alternate subjects pool. | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Full-time mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 7015 | Programming Proficiency | 10 |
| INFS 7007 | Systems Analysis and Database Management Systems | 10 |
| ENGR 7017 | Professional Practice and Communication | 10 |
| INFO 6001 | IT Project Management | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| COMP 7013 | Network Technologies | 10 |
| INFO 7003 | Advanced Topics in User System Interaction | 10 |
| Select two subjects from the Alternate subjects pool. | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Alternate Subjects
Subjects in this list may be included in the program structure as Core Subjects and cannot be selected as one of the list subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| INFS 7004 | Content Management Systems and Web Analytics | 10 |
| INFS 7008 | Systems and Network Security | 10 |
| NATS 7057 | Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies | 10 |
| INFS 7009 | Web Technologies | 10 |
| COMP 7018 | Advanced Cloud Computing | 10 |
| PUBH 7001 | Advanced Health Classifications and Coding | 10 |
| INFS 7001 | Advanced Healthcare Data Environments | 10 |
| INFS 7002 | Advanced Healthcare Software and Systems | 10 |
| INFO 7001 | Advanced Machine Learning | 10 |
| INFO 7002 | Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence | 10 |
| INFO 7014 | Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity | 10 |
| INFS 7003 | Advanced Topics in ICT | 10 |
| COMP 7019 | Applied Machine Learning | 10 |
| COMP 7020 | Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Organisations | 10 |
| COMP 7003 | Big Data | 10 |
| COMP 7004 | Cloud Computing | 10 |
| INFO 7018 | Cloud Systems Development | 10 |
| COMP 7006 | Data Science | 10 |
| COMP 7028 | Hands-on Quantum Computing | 10 |
| COMP 7007 | Information Security Management | 10 |
| COMP 7008 | Internet of Things | 10 |
| COMP 7021 | Knowledge Representation and Reasoning | 10 |
| COMP 7009 | Mobile Computing | 10 |
| COMP 7011 | Multimedia Communication Systems | 10 |
| COMP 7022 | Natural Language Processing | 10 |
| COMP 7012 | Network Management | 10 |
| COMP 7023 | Predictive Analytics | 10 |
| COMP 7024 | Programming for Data Science | 10 |
| MATH 7017 | Probabilistic Graphical Models | 10 |
| COMP 7025 | Social Media Intelligence | 10 |
| INFS 7006 | Software Testing and Automation | 10 |
| MATH 7016 | The Nature of Data | 10 |
| COMP 7016 | Visualisation | 10 |
| INFO 7013 | Web Engineering | 10 |
| COMP 7017 | Wireless Networking | 10 |
| INFO 6002 | Postgraduate Capstone Project | 10 |
| INFO 7015 | Applied Cybersecurity | 10 |
| HUMN 4001 | Researcher Development 1: Reading ,Writing, and the Business of Research | 10 |
Recommended Sequence 2023
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Full-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 7015 | Programming Proficiency | 10 |
| INFS 7007 | Systems Analysis and Database Management Systems | 10 |
| INFO 7003 | Advanced Topics in User System Interaction | 10 |
| ENGR 7017 | Professional Practice and Communication | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFO 6001 | IT Project Management | 10 |
| COMP 7013 | Network Technologies | 10 |
| Select two subjects from the Alternate subjects pool. | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Full-time mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 7015 | Programming Proficiency | 10 |
| INFS 7007 | Systems Analysis and Database Management Systems | 10 |
| ENGR 7017 | Professional Practice and Communication | 10 |
| INFO 6001 | IT Project Management | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| COMP 7013 | Network Technologies | 10 |
| INFO 7003 | Advanced Topics in User System Interaction | 10 |
| Select two subjects from the Alternate subjects pool. | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Alternate Subjects
Subjects in this list may be included in the program structure as Core Subjects and cannot be selected as one of the list subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| COMP 7018 | Advanced Cloud Computing | 10 |
| PUBH 7001 | Advanced Health Classifications and Coding | 10 |
| INFS 7001 | Advanced Healthcare Data Environments | 10 |
| INFS 7002 | Advanced Healthcare Software and Systems | 10 |
| INFO 7001 | Advanced Machine Learning | 10 |
| INFO 7002 | Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence | 10 |
| INFO 7014 | Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity | 10 |
| INFS 7003 | Advanced Topics in ICT | 10 |
| COMP 7002 | Advanced Topics in Networking | 10 |
| INFO 7015 | Applied Cybersecurity | 10 |
| COMP 7019 | Applied Machine Learning | 10 |
| COMP 7020 | Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Organisations | 10 |
| COMP 7003 | Big Data | 10 |
| COMP 7004 | Cloud Computing | 10 |
| INFO 7018 | Cloud Systems Development | 10 |
| INFS 7004 | Content Management Systems and Web Analytics | 10 |
| COMP 7006 | Data Science | 10 |
| COMP 7028 | Hands-on Quantum Computing | 10 |
| COMP 7007 | Information Security Management | 10 |
| COMP 7008 | Internet of Things | 10 |
| COMP 7021 | Knowledge Representation and Reasoning | 10 |
| COMP 7009 | Mobile Computing | 10 |
| COMP 7011 | Multimedia Communication Systems | 10 |
| COMP 7022 | Natural Language Processing | 10 |
| COMP 7012 | Network Management | 10 |
| INFO 7016 | Postgraduate Project A | 10 |
| COMP 7023 | Predictive Analytics | 10 |
| COMP 7024 | Programming for Data Science | 10 |
| MATH 7017 | Probabilistic Graphical Models | 10 |
| NATS 7057 | Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies | 10 |
| HUMN 4001 | Researcher Development 1: Reading ,Writing, and the Business of Research | 10 |
| COMP 7025 | Social Media Intelligence | 10 |
| INFS 7006 | Software Testing and Automation | 10 |
| INFS 7008 | Systems and Network Security | 10 |
| MATH 7016 | The Nature of Data | 10 |
| COMP 7016 | Visualisation | 10 |
| INFO 7013 | Web Engineering | 10 |
| INFS 7009 | Web Technologies | 10 |
| COMP 7017 | Wireless Networking | 10 |
Program Structure 2017 - 2022
The program length and structure varies based on the student’s previous study background and level, and work experience.
Pathway A Core subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| INFO 7005 | IT Project Management | 10 |
| COMP 7013 | Network Technologies | 10 |
| ENGR 7017 | Professional Practice and Communication | 10 |
| INFO 7003 | Advanced Topics in User System Interaction | 10 |
| COMP 7015 | Programming Proficiency | 10 |
| INFS 7007 | Systems Analysis and Database Management Systems | 10 |
Pathway A - And six subjects from Foundation or Specialised subject lists.
Pathway B Core subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| INFO 7005 | IT Project Management | 10 |
| COMP 7013 | Network Technologies | 10 |
| ENGR 7017 | Professional Practice and Communication | 10 |
| INFO 7003 | Advanced Topics in User System Interaction | 10 |
| COMP 7015 | Programming Proficiency | 10 |
| INFS 7007 | Systems Analysis and Database Management Systems | 10 |
Pathway B - And two subjects from Foundation or Specialised subject lists.
Pathway C Core subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| INFO 7005 | IT Project Management | 10 |
| COMP 7013 | Network Technologies | 10 |
| ENGR 7017 | Professional Practice and Communication | 10 |
Pathway C - And five subjects from Foundation or Specialised subject lists.
Foundation subjects
Note: Subjects in this list may be included in the program structure as Core Subjects and cannot be selected as one of the list subjects.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| INFO 7003 | Advanced Topics in User System Interaction | 10 |
| INFS 7004 | Content Management Systems and Web Analytics | 10 |
| INFO 7005 | IT Project Management | 10 |
| COMP 7013 | Network Technologies | 10 |
| ENGR 7017 | Professional Practice and Communication | 10 |
| COMP 7015 | Programming Proficiency | 10 |
| INFS 7008 | Systems and Network Security | 10 |
| NATS 7057 | Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies | 10 |
| INFS 7007 | Systems Analysis and Database Management Systems | 10 |
| INFS 7009 | Web Technologies | 10 |
Specialised Subjects
Note: Subjects in this list may be included in the program structure as Core Subjects and cannot be selected as one of the list subjects .
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| COMP 7018 | Advanced Cloud Computing | 10 |
| PUBH 7001 | Advanced Health Classifications and Coding | 10 |
| INFS 7001 | Advanced Healthcare Data Environments | 10 |
| INFS 7002 | Advanced Healthcare Software and Systems | 10 |
| INFO 7001 | Advanced Machine Learning | 10 |
| INFO 7002 | Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence | 10 |
| INFO 7014 | Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity | 10 |
| INFS 7003 | Advanced Topics in ICT | 10 |
| COMP 7002 | Advanced Topics in Networking | 10 |
| INFO 7015 | Applied Cybersecurity | 10 |
| COMP 7019 | Applied Machine Learning | 10 |
| COMP 7020 | Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Organisations | 10 |
| COMP 7003 | Big Data | 10 |
| COMP 7004 | Cloud Computing | 10 |
| INFO 7018 | Cloud Systems Development | 10 |
| COMP 7006 | Data Science | 10 |
| COMP 7007 | Information Security Management | 10 |
| COMP 7008 | Internet of Things | 10 |
| COMP 7021 | Knowledge Representation and Reasoning | 10 |
| COMP 7009 | Mobile Computing | 10 |
| COMP 7011 | Multimedia Communication Systems | 10 |
| COMP 7022 | Natural Language Processing | 10 |
| COMP 7012 | Network Management | 10 |
| COMP 7023 | Predictive Analytics | 10 |
| COMP 7024 | Programming for Data Science | 10 |
| MATH 7017 | Probabilistic Graphical Models | 10 |
| COMP 7025 | Social Media Intelligence | 10 |
| INFS 7006 | Software Testing and Automation | 10 |
| MATH 1028 | Statistical Decision Making | 10 |
| MATH 7016 | The Nature of Data | 10 |
| COMP 7016 | Visualisation | 10 |
| INFO 7013 | Web Engineering | 10 |
| COMP 7017 | Wireless Networking | 10 |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of the program for students who may have passed subjects in the list in 2020 or earlier.
INFO 7006 - Intelligent Agents for E-Markets, no longer offered.
INFS 7010 - Workflow Management Systems, no longer offered.
MECH 7004 - Advanced Mobile Robotics, no longer offered as part of this program.
MECH 7005 - Advanced Robotics, no longer offered as part of this program.
MATH 7007 - Genomic Data Science, no longer offered.
INFO 7008 - Modern Software Architectures, replaced by INFO 7018 Cloud Systems Development
ENGR 7018 - Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies, replaced by NATS 7057 Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.
MATH 7011 Predictive Analytics, replaced by COMP 7023 Predictive Analytics
Recommended Sequence 2017 - 2022
Students are categorised into three Pathways based on their previous study background and work experience as indicated below and program structure and length is set accordingly. See individual links for detailed program structure.
Pathway A - One and a Half Years
Students who have been admitted with non-Computing, non-ICT or non-Information Systems with Bachelor Qualifications are eligible to complete the two year Pathway below.
Students must complete 120 credit points as follows.
Full-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 7015 | Programming Proficiency | 10 |
| INFS 7007 | Systems Analysis and Database Management Systems | 10 |
| INFO 7003 | Advanced Topics in User System Interaction | 10 |
| INFO 7005 | IT Project Management | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| COMP 7013 | Network Technologies | 10 |
| ENGR 7017 | Professional Practice and Communication | 10 |
| Select two subjects from the Foundation or Specialised subject lists. | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select four subjects from the Foundation or Specialised subject lists. | 40 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 120 | |
Full-time mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 7015 | Programming Proficiency | 10 |
| INFS 7007 | Systems Analysis and Database Management Systems | 10 |
| COMP 7013 | Network Technologies | 10 |
| ENGR 7017 | Professional Practice and Communication | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| INFO 7003 | Advanced Topics in User System Interaction | 10 |
| INFO 7005 | IT Project Management | 10 |
| Select two subjects from the Foundation or Specialised subject lists. | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| Select four subjects from the Foundation or Specialised subject lists. | 40 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 120 | |
Pathway B - One Year
Students who have been admitted with non-Computing, non-ICT or non-Information Systems with Bachelor Honours or Masters Qualifications are eligible to complete the one and a half year Pathway below.
Full-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 7015 | Programming Proficiency | 10 |
| INFS 7007 | Systems Analysis and Database Management Systems | 10 |
| INFO 7003 | Advanced Topics in User System Interaction | 10 |
| INFO 7005 | IT Project Management | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| COMP 7013 | Network Technologies | 10 |
| ENGR 7017 | Professional Practice and Communication | 10 |
| Select two subjects from the Foundation or Specialised subject lists. | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Full-time mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 7015 | Programming Proficiency | 10 |
| INFS 7007 | Systems Analysis and Database Management Systems | 10 |
| COMP 7013 | Network Technologies | 10 |
| ENGR 7017 | Professional Practice and Communication | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| INFO 7003 | Advanced Topics in User System Interaction | 10 |
| INFO 7005 | IT Project Management | 10 |
| Select two subjects from the Foundation or Specialised subject lists. | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Pathway C - One Year
Students who have been admitted with Computing, ICT or Information Systems with Bachelor or Bachelor Honours or Masters Qualifications are eligible to complete the one a half year Pathway below.
Students must complete 80 credit points as follows.
Full-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 7013 | Network Technologies | 10 |
| INFO 7005 | IT Project Management | 10 |
| ENGR 7017 | Professional Practice and Communication | 10 |
| Select one subject from the Foundation or Specialised subject lists. | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select four subjects from the Foundation or Specialised subject lists. | 40 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Full-time mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 7013 | Network Technologies | 10 |
| ENGR 7017 | Professional Practice and Communication | 10 |
| INFO 7005 | IT Project Management | 10 |
| Select one subject from the Foundation or Specialised subject lists. | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| Select four subjects from the Foundation or Specialised subject lists. | 40 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of the program for students who may have passed subjects in the list in 2020 or earlier.
The subjects listed below count towards completion of the program for students who may have passed subjects in the list in 2020 or earlier.
INFO 7006 - Intelligent Agents for E-Markets
INFS 7010 - Workflow Management Systems
MECH 7004 - Advanced Mobile Robotics
MECH 7005 - Advanced Robotics
MATH 7007 - Genomic Data Science
INFO 7008 - Modern Software Architectures
301041 - Service Oriented Architecture
ENGR 7018 - Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies, replaced by NATS 7057 Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies