CQUniversity
Diploma of Information and Communications Technology
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Level
Diploma
Duration
1F or 2P
Campus
Brisbane (QLD)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
July 2027
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Course Overview
Diploma of Information and Communications Technology at CQUniversity in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is a diploma programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Computing graduates enter careers in software development, data engineering, product management and technical consulting across virtually every industry sector. Demand for digital and technology skills continues to outpace supply globally.
Student life (indicative)
Cairns offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
22,033
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
International
25.0%
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Diploma of Information and Communications Technology
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- For additional information about the admissions criteria for CQUniversity and this course, refer to CQUniversity's website. | English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C)
- Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
22,033
Total students
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
International Students
25%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Student Life & City (indicative)
Cairns offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.
- Cairns offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.
What Students Love
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Beach lifestyle
- Diverse international food scene
- Active pub & club scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Computing graduates enter careers in software development, data engineering, product management and technical consulting across virtually every industry sector. Demand for digital and technology skills continues to outpace supply globally.
- Computing graduates enter careers in software development, data engineering, product management and technical consulting across virtually every industry sector.
- Demand for digital and technology skills continues to outpace supply globally.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Business
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, Online carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110). A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.
- Like most major Australian cities, Online carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110).
- A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.