Course summary
The Diploma of Information Technology Fast Track can get you guaranteed* entry into the second year of a Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Business Information Systems or Bachelor of Computer Science at the University of Wollongong (UOW), or into the first year second session of the Bachelor of Technology at the University of Wollongong.
The course is designed for domestic students, studying in Australia.
Digital disruption is changing the way we work, learn, interact and behave. Computer science and information technology underpin everything we do. Every industry, from creative and finance, to healthcare, agriculture and transport is transforming and creating demand for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) talent.
How do we thrive in tomorrow’s economy and build our digital future? How can integrated enterprise solutions solve business problems?
In the Diploma of Information Technology Fast Track you will address these fundamental questions and gain the skills to be better prepared to succeed at your UOW bachelor. You’ll explore various disciplines, including programming, systems analysis, networks and web technologies and will graduate with a Higher Education Diploma to help get you into the workforce while completing your bachelor's degree.
UOW College is offering Commonwealth Supported Places for eligible students for this course. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To qualify for this fee subsidy, you must meet the criteria, i.e. be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder. *Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.
We offer three intakes a year, allowing you the flexibility to choose when you commence. The duration of this course is 7 months full-time, or part-time equivalent. See the course outline for more information.
This course is accredited by the University of Wollongong and delivered by UOW College Australia (CRICOS: 02723D; RTO: 91159). UOW College Australia is a registered business name of UOWC Ltd (ABN: 14 105 312 329).
Course information
Study area
Information Technology, Pathway to UOW
Campus
UOW College Wollongong, UOW College Liverpool
Course Code
3130
55*
Duration
2 sessions over 7 months
Delivery
On Campus
Cricos
UAC Code
7590100 Wollongong, 7590350 SWS
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.
For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.
Recent Secondary Education Admission Criteria These criteria may be used to gain admission to this course for students who are currently in year 12 or have recently completed their secondary education.
Recent secondary education students can gain admission to this course via non-ATAR or ATAR-based options.
NON-ATAR ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options students may be admitted on the basis of criteria other than ATAR.
Non-ATAR admissions at UOW take an individual approach to understanding potential for academic success. Each student is assessed based on key qualities across academic readiness, motivation & passion, planning & persistence, and communication & collaboration.
Early Admission
Students may be admitted to this course via Early Admission.
ATAR-BASED ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options, students may be admitted on the basis of ATAR or ATAR plus additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).
Guaranteed entry selection ranks
The minimum score for guaranteed entry is an ATAR Selection Rank of 55*.
Other Admission Criteria
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.
WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
You may be entitled to credit for prior learning, whether formal or informal. Formal learning can include previous study in higher education, vocational education, or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning or various kinds of work and life experience. Credit can reduce the amount of study needed to complete this qualification. For further information about credit transfer and recognition of prior learning please refer to the UOW College Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
FEES
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
---|---|---|---|
UOW College Liverpool, UOW College Wollongong | On Campus | $12,360 (2024) | $24,720 (2024) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This program is not available to international applicants.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
FEES
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. The fees outlined in your Letter of Offer of Admission to the University are correct at the point of offer, but are indicative and subject to change without notice. The indicative total course tuition fee is an estimate, based on normal course length and progression and current course fees.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW College for this course. It provides data on students that commenced the program, and continued study beyond the census date at UOW College in 2023.
Applicant background |
2023 intake |
2023 intake (%) |
---|---|---|
Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
Recent secondary education |
||
ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission). |
- |
- |
International students All other students. |
- |
- |
All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
ATAR PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with other factors.
ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2023 |
ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR. | Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
---|---|---|
Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)
More Information
For more information about UOW College admission pathways, see UOW College Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
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2024 UOW College Autumn | UOW College Wollongong, UOW College Liverpool | Key dates for UOW College courses are available on the UOW College website. |
2024 UOW College Spring | UOW College Wollongong, UOW College Liverpool | Key dates for UOW College courses are available on the UOW College website. |
2024 UOW College Summer | UOW College Wollongong | Key dates for UOW College courses are available on the UOW College website. |
Course Structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course HandbookWhy choose this course
Upon successful completion of this course, you may progress to the following UOW courses:
- Bachelor of Business Information Systems - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)
- Bachelor of Computer Science - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)
- Bachelor of Information Technology - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)
- Bachelor of Technology* - Credit includes entry into 1st Year (8 subjects, 18 credit points)
*Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced ≥ 50% (or equivalent) is a mandatory Subject Requirement for applicants seeking a progressive offer from this course to the Bachelor of Technology.