Postgraduate Diploma in Information Communications Technologies

The Postgraduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technologies has been created to address the needs of working professionals in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) areas. UWS recognises that ICT professionals have clear goals and career paths in mind and hence are focused on improving their expertise in the areas that they choose, rather than undergoing a fully pre-designed course. The two core units, Network Technologies and Web Technologies, strongly address today’s highly globalised and networked environment. The remaining four units can be freely chosen from those on offer to suit students’ own background and future plans.

At UWS, we recognise and concentrate on the vital role that computer networks, including internet and web technologies, play. The course is designed with an open architecture that allows every student to tailor it according to their needs and planned career paths.

The course reflects the active research interests and strengths of the ICT academic staff in networking and web engineering. The electives also draw upon the expertise available in various schools of the University.

Career Opportunities

With a Postgraduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology you are equipped for different streams within the growing ICT industry:

• Web Engineering stream roles include web engineer, web developer, web project leader, web manager, e-business specialist, e-business developer, enterprise application developer, enterprise application project leader, workflow specialist, workflow project leader.
• Networking stream roles include network specialist, network project leader, network manager, network engineer, network administrator, network security officer/specialist, security officer/specialist, multimedia engineer/specialist, mobile system developer/specialist.
• Generic stream roles include IT specialist, IT project manager, IT manager, systems manager, developer, IT consultant, project leader, software developer, solutions architect.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.

If you are interested in completing a higher research degree, for example Masters Honours, information is accessible from UWS Research (opens in a new window).