Sufficient school places|Visa Approval Time: 1-2 weeks for fast visa approval
Data updated: 2025-11-13
2026
Total Tuition Fee78,289 AUD
Fee Per Academic Year39,145 AUD
Course Duration2.0 Year
(104 weeks)
Last Updated07-11-2025
Overview
Introduction
Areas of focus include cyber security, machine learning and data science. You’ll build on your computing skills, preparing for senior IT roles. Hands-on, practical classes let you develop and enhance the skills shaped out of theory. This course provides flexibility through face-to-face and online learning.During this postgraduate IT degree, we focus on solving real-world problems in:cloud computing (with practicals using Amazon Web Services)cyber securitydata warehousingmachine learning data science through an advanced project and thesisadvanced programmingsoftware engineeringwireless and mobile networkingmobile applicationsdata analyticsproject management.You’ll develop new ideas for the IT field, either through a digital-industry project or research activities designed to lead into a PhD. Our experienced IT lecturers, excellent computer-science research facilities, and connections to the professional computing world give you the opportunity and support to contribute original and important ideas.You'll also be able to take part in a digital-industry placement program, helping you kick-start your IT career.This IT course and its research programs are regularly reviewed to ensure current practice and IT industry developments are included.
Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)
Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
3
Submit School Application
Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
4
Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC
The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
5
Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)
Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.
Language Requirements
IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Writing
6.0
Overall
6.5
School Level
The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.
For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.
Course Campuses
VIC
Campus:Victoria University Footscray Park Campus
Address:Ballarat Rd, FOOTSCRAY, VIC 3011
Postcode:3011
Campus:Victoria University City Campus (City Tower) Campus
Address:Victoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
