Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink)

Through Swinburne’s Diploma of Information Technology, students will gain an understanding of database-modelling techniques and how to use them. They’ll learn about computing hardware and software, as well as web-based applications and cloud computing.

Awarded by

Swinburne University of Technology

LevelDiploma
Duration8 months
Study modefull-time
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

The Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink) is a university pathway programme designed to prepare you for undergraduate study in computing and digital technologies at Swinburne University of Technology. It provides a strong foundation in programming, computer systems, networking, and cloud computing—while also developing the academic and communication skills needed for university success. This programme is ideal if you want to fast-track into a bachelor’s degree while studying in a supportive environment with smaller class sizes and additional academic support. On successful completion, you can progress directly into the second year of selected Swinburne IT and computing degrees, saving both time and cost.

Modules

14 modules

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Sri Lankan GCE A-Level

Satisfactory completion of a minimum of three subjects.

UK/Cambridge A-Level
  • Satisfactory completion of a minimum of three subjects; or
  • Predicted grade: minimum of three passes and minimum score of six.
Other Recognized Pathways

Successfully completed an Australian recognized foundation programs in Sri Lanka.

English Proficiency Requirement

IELTS (Academic Module)

5.5

Overall, 5.5 with no individual band below 5.0.

PTE Academic

42

42 (no communicative skill less than 36)

Sri Lankan GCE O-level

C grade for English Language in Sri Lankan GCE O-level and successful completion of Sri Lankan GCE A-level.

Sri Lankan GCE A-level

C grade for General English.

UK/Cambridge GCE O-Level

C grade or four.

UK/Cambridge GCE A-level

C grade in one of: AS or A level general paper, AS or A level general studies, AS or A level English Literature, AS or A level English Language and Literature, or AS or A level English language.

Career outcomes

Roles and industries graduates typically move into — mapped from O*NET occupational data.

Roles you could pursue

4
SESoftware Engineer
WAWeb Application Developer
CSCyber Security Analyst
ASAI-Focused Software Developer

Industries you could enter

6
ITInformation Technology
SDSoftware Development
DAData & Analytics
CSCyber Security
CCCloud Computing
DSDigital Services

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 1,083,000total
Application feeLKR 150,000

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

diploma

Duration

8 months · full-time

Location

Colombo

Fees

LKR 1,083,000 · Local

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Upcoming intakes

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Verified informationMay 15, 2026

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