Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology

About the course

This Graduate Certificate is a pathway program for international students aiming to progress into QUT’s Master of Information Technology but who have not yet met the English language entry requirement. You build academic English and communication capability alongside postgraduate IT study, completing communication units through QUT College and IT units from the master program. This is a Graduate Certificate in IT & Computer Science. The programme deepens expertise in software architecture, data systems, and emerging technologies for advanced IT leadership.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to transition into QUT’s Master of Information Technology with credit, strengthening readiness for postgraduate study and professional work in IT environments where strong English communication is essential. The course supports progression toward careers across IT disciplines such as software and systems roles, cyber security, data and analytics, and related technology industries via further master-level study. This is a Graduate Certificate in IT & Computer Science.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)