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Southern Cross University

Australia — Gold Coast and selected metropolitan teaching locationsReviewed 22 October 2026

Southern Cross's Graduate Diploma of Information Technology builds programming, systems and security knowledge over one year.

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Southern Cross's Graduate Diploma of Information Technology builds programming, systems and security knowledge over one year. Successful completion provides a route to the Master of Information Technology with assessed credit. This programme is not listed at Lismore.

Selected programme examples

  1. Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (1108520)
  2. Progression option: Master of Information Technology after successful diploma completion
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Academic eligibility

  • A bachelor's or equivalent postgraduate qualification in any discipline; a related AQF level 6 or higher qualification; or professional experience accepted by the relevant Associate Dean.
  • These are diploma admission routes, not a blanket master's entry rule.

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Language requirements

  • For the graduate diploma, IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, or accepted equivalent evidence.

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Study intakes

  • March 2027 is a listed entry.
  • Other periods vary by campus; obtain the exact midyear teaching date in the offer.
  • The international diploma is one year full-time.

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Application deadlines

  • For Term 1, 2027, the published offshore application cutoff is 1 January 2027, ahead of teaching on 8 March.
  • Onshore and acceptance deadlines differ.
  • Confirm that calendar with the chosen teaching location.

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International tuition

  • The 2027 international indicative first-year tuition is AUD 27,000 for the eight-unit, 96-credit-point diploma.
  • Accommodation and other expenses are additional; master's progression has separate tuition and entry conditions.

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Scholarships & funding

  • SCU's Access tuition model is a course price, not a separate scholarship to subtract again.
  • Additional awards require their own eligibility assessment and generally cannot be stacked; confirm the amount in the admission offer.

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What can international students study at Southern Cross University?

Selected programme options include Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (1108520), Progression option: Master of Information Technology after successful diploma completion. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Southern Cross University?

A bachelor's or equivalent postgraduate qualification in any discipline; a related AQF level 6 or higher qualification; or professional experience accepted by the relevant Associate Dean. These are diploma admission routes, not a blanket master's entry rule. For the graduate diploma, IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, or accepted equivalent evidence.

How much are international tuition fees at Southern Cross University?

The 2027 international indicative first-year tuition is AUD 27,000 for the eight-unit, 96-credit-point diploma. Accommodation and other expenses are additional; master's progression has separate tuition and entry conditions. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Southern Cross University?

For Term 1, 2027, the published offshore application cutoff is 1 January 2027, ahead of teaching on 8 March. Onshore and acceptance deadlines differ. Confirm that calendar with the chosen teaching location. March 2027 is a listed entry. Other periods vary by campus; obtain the exact midyear teaching date in the offer. The international diploma is one year full-time. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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