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‘When I went abroad to study, I worried about adapting. However, QUT provided me with a course combining English communication and IT major units, which helped me completely change after one semester. From then on, I was confident to move into the Master of Information Technology course.'
Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology and Master of Information Technology student
Highlights
Highlights
- Provides a premium pathway into QUT's Master of Information Technology.
- Suitable for international students who have not met the minimum English language requirements to enter the Masters degree.
- Advance your knowledge and skills in your chosen IT discipline and develop your English language capability and academic literacy.
- Successful graduates will receive 1 semester of credit for prior learning (advanced standing) towards the Master of Information Technology degree.
Why choose this course?
The Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology will help you to meet the English language requirements of the IN20 Master of Information Technology. This program will help you to improve your English language capability and academic literacy skills while studying advanced IT topics. On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Communication with the required results, you are guaranteed a place in the second semester of the chosen Master of Information Technology.
Explore this course
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.
The Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology requires students to complete 48 credit points of units. There are two core communications units (24cp) and two information technology unit options.
The Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology requires students to complete 48 credit points of units. There are two core communications units (24cp) and two information technology unit options.
- Course code
- IN17
- CRICOS code
- 086328J
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- Gardens Point
- 6 months full-time
- February and July
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirement
You must have a completed recognised bachelor degree in information technology* with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
Pathway to the Master of Artificial Intelligence
Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology (IN17) (one semester) to Master of Artificial Intelligence (IN28) (three semesters).
Pathway to the Master of Cyber Security
Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology (IN17) (one semester) to Master of Cyber Security (IN29) (three semesters).
Pathway to the Master of Information Technology
Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology (IN17) (one semester) to Master of Information Technology (IN20) (three semesters)
* If you do not have bachelor degree in information technology you may wish consider doing English for Academic Purposes.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6 | 5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5 |
|
Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
169 | 154 | 162 | 162 | 154 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | 38 | 46 | 46 | 38 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 71 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 14 |
Advanced standing
After successful completion of Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology, you are eligible for 48 credit points (one semester) of credit (along your grades) towards:
- Master of Artificial Intelligence (remaining duration: 3 semesters)
- Master of Cyber Security (remaining duration: 3 semesters).
- Master of Information Technology: all majors (remaining duration: 3 semesters)
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2026 fees
2026: CSP $6,700 per year full-time (48 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $21,700 per year full-time (48 credit points)
Fees
2025 fees
2025: $19,600 per year full-time (48 credit points)
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
Updates about this course
Semester 2 2026 is the final intake for this course.
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