Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Information Technology
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
The Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Information Technology is an 80 credit point program that provides an alternative route for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program for applicants who do not possess the required qualifications for direct admission.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Graduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- South Bank
- QLD · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 085200M
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Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Information Technology is an 80 credit point program that provides an alternative route for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program for applicants who do not possess the required qualifications for direct admission.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Information Technology, a student must: hold an undergraduate degree in a related discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum grade point average of 4.5 (using a 7.0 point scale) over the last two years of the Bachelor degree ; hold a Masters degree in a related discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum grade point average of 4.5 (using a 7.0 point scale).
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Brisbane City | 1 March 2027 | — | $37,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Brisbane City | 12 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Information Technologygriffith.edu.au
- Griffith Universitygriffith.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Griffith English Language Institute Guide 2026Official source
- Griffith University 2026 International Student GuideOfficial source
- Griffith Understanding Entry RequirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source