Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology

This course is intended primarily as a pathway for international students who want to study IN20 Master of Information Technology but have not met the English language requirements for direct entry. The Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology helps you build the English and academic skills you need while you begin developing postgraduate IT knowledge.

You will study two communication units at QUT College to support your academic English and two IT units at the faculty from the master degree. The IT units you study can be credited towards any majors in the Master of Information Technology and will teach you best practice IT strategies and solutions.

In choosing the Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology, you will:

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

Real-world learning

You will experience a range of learning approaches while you study, including:

• Units which focus on developing your English language proficiency and academic literacy
• Peer-to-peer and team-based learning, including workshops
• Demonstration-style lectures where you solve problems with guidance
• Practical computer-based activities that help you design and build IT artefacts and reflect on the development process
• Authentic assessment activities including case studies, projects, and problem-solving tasks that relate directly to real-world IT research and practice.

Course articulation

Upon completion of this course you will be able to articulate to the Master of Artificial Intelligence, Master of Cyber Security, or Master of Information Technology. Refer to the 'Requirements' tab for further information.