Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology



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Course overview

Highlights

  • Provides a premium pathway into QUT's Master of Information Technology.
  • Suitable for international students who have not met the minimum English language requirements to enter the Masters degree.
  • Advance your knowledge and skills in your chosen IT discipline and develop your English language capability and academic literacy.
  • Successful graduates will receive 1 semester of credit for prior learning (advanced standing) towards the Master of Information Technology degree.

This course is intended primarily as a pathway for international students who want to study Master of Information Technology (IN20) program but have not met the English language requirements for direct entry. Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology is designed to help students acquire postgraduate level knowledge and skill in a specialist information technology discipline, while developing competency in English language and academic literacy.

You will be studying two Communication units at the QUT College to enhance your academic English language skills, and two IT major units at the faculty from one of the following majors:

  • Business Analysis
  • Business Process Management
  • Computer Science
  • Cyber Security and Networks
  • Data Science
  • Enterprise Systems
  • Executive IT
  • Software Development

This Graduate Certificate in Communication will provide students with the ability to formulate best practice IT strategies and solutions.

  • Study on campus as a QUT student with access to all services and facilities across the University.
  • On completion with the required results, receive a guaranteed place in Master of Information Technology with 1 semester of advanced standing.
  • Develop academic English language skills and progress without the need to take another IELTS test (or equivalent).

Real-world learning

During your studies, you will experience a range of learning approaches, including:

  • Units which aim to develop academic literacies, specifically English language proficiency
  • Peer-to-peer and team-based learning, including workshops
  • Demonstration-style lectures: problem solving with guidance
  • Practical computer-based activities focusing on designing and building IT artefacts and critically reflecting on the underlying process
  • Authentic assessment activities like case studies, projects, and problem-solving tasks that are directly relevant to real-world IT research and practice.

Why choose this course?

The Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology will help you to meet the English language requirements of the Master of Information Technology (IN20) program. This program will help you to improve your English language capability and academic literacy skills while studying advanced IT topics. On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Communication with the required results, you are guaranteed a place in the second semester of the chosen Master of Information Technology program.

 

International admission requirements

 

Students must meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements.

Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Please view the QUT course page for detailed information.

 

International application details

Submit an application for study through the QUT Application Portal or via an authorised QUT representative, such as IDP. You will need to pay an application fee of AUD $100 and submit your high school completion certificate, academic transcripts and records, English language proficiency test results, reason for study (Statement of Purpose), and passport identity page. Students who are currently completing Year 12 in Australia must apply through QTAC. See the full application steps on the QUT website: qut.edu.au/international/apply

Starting month

February, July

Broad Field:
02 - Information Technology
Narrow Field :
0299 - Other Information Technology
Detailed Field:
029999 - Information Technology, n.e.c.
Foundation Studies:
No
Work Component:
No
Course Language:
English
Duration (Weeks):
26 weeks
Tuition Fees Range:
17700 AUD
Dual Qualification:
No
Further information:
CRICOS CODE: 086328J
Location:
Course Duration:
24 Weeks
Institution Title:

QUT College is part of Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia and offers premium English language and academic pathway programs to help students meet the entry requirements and prepare them for study at QUT. Everything the college teach and do is designed to help students get into their degree quickly and with the best possible preparation. 

Small class sizes and close interaction with teachers, advisers and other students will give students the skills and confidence needed to pursue their chosen degree at QUT. QUT College has a range of programs to improve students’ English and meet the English language requirements for entry into QUT, with programs such General English and English for Academic Purposes. The Diploma program is a pathway into the second year of a student’s chosen QUT bachelor degree in business, engineering, health science, information technology and nursing. 

Students can take part in valuable opportunities through extra workshops and student clubs to enhance their confidence, meet new friends and broaden their Australian learning experience. They will receive a QUT student ID card so they can gain access to all the university services and facilities from day one. 

Course snapshot

  • General English
  • IELTS Advanced
  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Foundation programs
  • Diplomas
  • Graduate Certificates in Communication

Please visit QUT College's website for more course information. 


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