Graduate Diploma in Information and Communication Technologies
at ARA INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURYFree ConsultationQUALIFICATION
Graduate Diploma (Level 7, 120 credits)
Duration
1 year full-time (part-time available)
Location
City Campus (Madras Street), Christchurch
Fees
NZD $26,572 per year (2026 indicative; confirm current fee)
Entry Score
IELTS: Academic 6.0 overall (no band lower than 5.5)
Next Intake
February and July
Programme Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Information and Communication Technologies at Ara Institute of Canterbury is a one-year Level 7 qualification for IT graduates who want to update their skills or move into a new area of IT.
You build your own programme from a wide list of courses in software, networking, data and cloud, and can include a work-integrated project.
What You'll Study
You choose from courses such as:
- Web Application Development, Application Development with Java or C# .NET, and Advanced Programming
- Network Infrastructure and Cloud, Routing and Switching, and Network Security
- Data Engineering Technologies and Advanced Database Concepts
- Cloud Technologies and Internet of Things
- Introduction to AI and Machine Learning, and Cybersecurity Essentials
- DevOps
- Advanced IT Solutions Project and IT Industry Practice
Why Choose This Programme?
- Wide course choice: software, networking, data, cloud and security courses to choose from.
- Two intakes: start in February or July.
- Project work: a work-integrated project is part of the course list.
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Career Pathways
| Sector | Roles |
|---|---|
| Software | App developer, web developer, software engineer or DevOps engineer. |
| Infrastructure and security | Network administrator, cloud engineer, database administrator or IT security specialist. |
| Analysis and management | Systems analyst or IT project manager. |
Entry Requirements
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