Information Technology
Fascinated by tech? Step into the fast-paced world of Information Technology with UCOL and turn your passion into a career that’s in demand everywhere!
From web and mobile development to cybersecurity and data analytics, IT is shaping the future and you can be part of it!
New Zealand’s IT industry is booming, and businesses need skilled professionals to drive digital transformation. At UCOL, you’ll learn from expert lecturers, gain hands-on experience in practice labs, and even take part in internships to kick-start your career.
Choose from Certificate in IT Essentials up to a Master of IT and study across software and web development, network engineering, cybersecurity and data analytics.
Explore our programmes below and talk to us today.
Information & Communications Technology
With nationally accredited and professionally endorsed programmes at Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Postgraduate qualifications up to a Master of IT. UCOL helps you gain the experience and skills that will equip you to work in the diverse and dynamic ICT industry.
Master of Information Technology
18 months, full-time.
Part-time options available.
Take your tech expertise to the next level!
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
12 months full-time.
Part-time options available.
Get ready to level up your expertise and push into higher‑skill, higher‑impact IT!
Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology
6 months full-time.
Part-time options available.
Sharpen your technical edge and step confidently into higher‑level IT roles!
Bachelor of Information & Communications Technology
3 years, full-time.
Keen to innovate, create, analyse, and shape the digital world? This degree is your launchpad to becoming an innovator to drive the digital world forward!
New Zealand Diploma in IT Technical Support
1 year full-time.
Part-time option available.
Keen to break into the fast‑growing world of tech? Gain essential hands‑on skills and confidence to step straight into the industry!
New Zealand Certificate in IT Essentials
19 weeks full-time.
Whether you’re curious about computers, looking to upskill, or planning to move into further IT study, this programme sets you up with the core knowledge to get started, and open doors to an exciting future in tech.
U-Skills Academy ICT Innovation (Level 3)
Take your ICT skills to the next level with software programming, and study while still in school!
U-Skills STAR Information Technology Taster
UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston north
1 day
Find out what it's like to work within the Information Technology industry while still in secondary school.
Profiles
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Dr Amardeep Singh
ICT Lecturer
With a wealth of machine learning, AI, and data science expertise, Dr Amardeep Singh uses a mentoring approach for ākonga so they gain confidence and take charge of their learning.
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Fili Kurene
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies Graduate
Majoring in Business & Systems Analysis, as well as Project Management, Fili hopes her journey will inspire other Pasifika people to continue their education and take up an interest in the IT industry.