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Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology

Level 8

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Take your IT skills to the next level with a Postgraduate Diploma in IT. Choose from a number of electives in key IT areas such as Cybersecurity, data analytics and software development and master advanced project management skills.

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Level: 8

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

Duration: 12 months full-time, part-time options available.

Dates:
17 Feb 2025 - 28 Nov 2025
21 Jul 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Domestic Fees: *
$9,838.00

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International Fees:*
$27,480.00

Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.

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The Postgraduate Diploma in IT is a 120-credit Level 8 programme that can be completed in one year. It can form the first step in the Master of Information Technology qualification or be studied on its own to increase your IT knowledge. Take this opportunity to explore your passion for Information Technology and take the next step in your journey.

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12 months full-time, part-time options available.

There are many opportunities in the fast-growing industry of Information Technology with a high demand for industry-ready graduates. Graduates from this programme will be able to work in areas such as:
  • Business Analysis
  • IT Management
  • Project Management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Database Analyst
  • Network Manager
  • Software Developer
  • Software Tester

30 compulsory credits at level 8:

  • Research in Information Technology
  • Advanced Project Management for Information Technology
 
Plus 90 elective credits at level 8:

  • Advanced Project Management for Information Technology 
  • Business Analysis for Information Technology 
  • Business Intelligence and Data Mining 
  • Cloud Computing and ICT Infrastructure 
  • Multimedia Application Development for Mobile Devices 
  • Network Design and Management 
  • Network Security and Forensics 
  • Quality Assurance and Testing 
  • Systems Architecture and Technology Integration 
  • Special Topic Machine learning & Artificial Intelligence 
  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency 
  • Research Project (30 credits) 
  • Topics in Cyber Ethics 
  • Internship (30 credits) 
  • Cryptography & Security Mechanisms

 

UCOL has dedicated software and hardware laboratories exclusively for ICT learners, which enable practical learning and problem-solving experience with leading technologies and systems. The Workhub facility offers a professional workspace for interaction with industry. Post-graduate students will have a dedicated spaces for lectures and research within the ICT Hub.

Blended/online learning is also available for this programme.


A bachelor's degree or postgraduate qualification in information technology or related subject or evidence of relevant skills and knowledge through appropriate work or professional experience. 

 

For more information about NCEA Credits see the UCOL NCEA explained page.

A bachelor's degree or postgraduate qualification in information technology or related subject or evidence of relevant skills and knowledge through appropriate work or professional experience. 

English language proficiency
International learner applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6 (or equivalent, including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).

The programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020, and Universal College of Learning, a business division of Te Pūkenga, is accredited to teach it.

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