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Wanting to study Information Technology, Software Development, Coding in Australia? Experience our premium campuses, passionate teachers and a supportive learning community with EQC Institute.

Why study with us?

Our International course meets the criteria for industry and higher education pathways post graduation.
OR
Graduation Pathway:
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2 Year - ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development, Cyber Security & Business Analysis)
Available pathway upon completion - Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
Meets the Australian Study Requirement for the (MLTSSL) -
More information can be found below. HERE.
Graduation Pathway:
University Entrance
Year 1 - ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (with a specialisation in Back End Web Development OR Cyber Security & Business Analysis)
Year 2 - University Entry (2nd Year) into relevant Higher Education CRICOS Registered Course
Choose from a list of many Universities for Higher Education in Australia.

ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development)

Study the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology Course and learn coding. This is a software development course, teaching you the skills required to work in the software developer/engineering, website development and AI programming industry.
Why wait?
Start the process and live in Australia while you study.



Course Description
The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development) is an Australian nationally recognised course. This is a software development course teaching the practical skills of coding to become a software developer/engineer.



Subjects:
1. Front End Web Development
2.
Working with Clients and Industry
3.
Back End Web Development
4.
Deployment and Hosting
5.
Privacy and Security
6.
Blockchain
7.
Artificial Intelligence (AI/Machine learning)

Course Details
Delivery: On-Campus
Level:
Nationally Accredited Diploma Qualification
Classes:
15 hours per week (See below for more details)
Enrolment Period:
Closes 31st of December 2025

Our course is practical and will teach you real coding skills, relevant to the industry. By the end of this course you will be able to code websites and applications! These skills are highly sought after and our industry research suggests that not many places have the capacity to teach this level of information application. We strive to provide the best quality in all that we deliver.





Course Topics:

  • Front End Web Development (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Tailwind): Craft responsive and visually stunning user interfaces using HTML for structure, CSS for styling, and frameworks like Bootstrap and Tailwind for streamlined, accessible web design.
  • Back End Web Development (JavaScript, Python, Django, React Native): Build robust server-side applications with JavaScript and Python, leveraging Django and React Native to create scalable APIs and manage complex backend logic.
  • Database and Data Management (MySQL, NoSQL): Design and optimize databases using MySQL for structured data and NoSQL for flexibility to ensure efficient data management.
  • Hosting and Deployment (GitHub, AWS, Servers, Domains): Launch your own web applications seamlessly using GitHub for version control, AWS for hosting, and configure servers and domains for scalable production environments.
  • Blockchain (Blockchain Networks, Smart Contracts): Learn how cryptocurrency runs securely and decentralized, by exploring blockchain networks and coding smart contracts to automate trustless transactions.
  • Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning): Create intelligent systems by exploring machine learning techniques, training predictive models, and applying deep learning to solve real-world challenges.
  • Working with Clients (Rules, Briefs, Design, Feedback, and Reviews): Excel in client collaboration by creating clear project briefs, interpreting design needs, and managing feedback to deliver successful outcomes.

Course Delivery:


Your Study Duration:
12 Months
First Trimester: 10 weeks
Second Trimester - 9 weeks
Third Trimester - 9 weeks

All trimesters have holiday breaks in between.

Study hours per week:

15 hours per week.
3 classes per week. 
Each class running for 5 hours + 5hrs of self-paced learning online recommended each week.

Class Options:
Morning Classes: 8am – 1pm
Afternoon Classes: 1:30pm – 6:30pm

Course fees: 
AUD $14,800 per year Fee schedule:
Fees must be paid before commencement of each Trimester.
Trimester 1: $5,400
Trimester 2: $4,700
Trimester 3: $4,700

Access fee policy HERE.




Eligibility Requirements:
Eligible Students must meet the following criteria:- Must be over 18 
- Meet English language requirements IELTS (6.0 or above)
- Must have or be eligible for a student Visa (Subclass 500)
- Must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Proof of sufficient funds (Country specific)
- Meet the requirements of the Document Checklist Tool for your visa application, specific to you and your country of origin

For more information about the Visa see below.


Careers in Web Development:

Information Technology is not just an industry. Its a language and foundation that the world of today is built upon. No longer are these skills specialised, they affect the everyday life of every person and the need for people who understand this new foundation is massive. Information Technology effects every business, every industry, every life on this planet. Once you learn the skills the career and life options are endless. Welcome to the building blocks of the future.

Searches from Seek show (as 8/10/25)
Over 3,600 jobs advertised for - Information Technology
Over 1,150 jobs advertised for - Software Developer
Over 2,600 jobs advertised for - Software Developer
Over 4,600 jobs advertised for - IT Support


Searches from Seek show the average annual salary for Software Developer jobs in Australia ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 according to Seek 2025.


What are the course subjects?

There are 7 subjects in the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology

UNIT OF STUDY 1 (Trimester 1)
Subject 1. Front End Web Development
Subject 2. Working with Clients and Industry

UNIT OF STUDY 2 (Trimester 2)
Subject 3. Back End Web Development
Subject 4. Deployment and Hosting

UNIT OF STUDY 3 (Trimester 3)
Subject 5. Privacy and Security
Subject 6. Blockchain
Subject 7. Artificial Intelligence (AI/Machine learning)

What are the units?

We’ve made your units very easy to study by grouping them under subjects, so you have less doubling up and your study is more efficient  and meaningful. The elective units have been set for you to fit the Back End Web Development Specialisation.

CORE UNITS

BSBCRT512
Originate and develop concepts
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXTW401
Lead and facilitate a team
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
ICTSAS527 Manage client problems

ELECTIVE UNITS
ICTWEB513
Build dynamic websites
ICTWEB519 Develop complex web page layouts
ICTWEB520
Develop complex cascading style sheets
ICTDBS507 Integrate databases with websites
ICTPRG553 Create and develop REST APIs
ICTPRG554 Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores
ICTWEB522 Develop website information architecture
ICTWEB525 Implement quality assurance process for websites
ICTWEB514 Create dynamic web pages
ICTICT527 Develop and maintain blockchain solutions
ICTAII401 Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning
ICTAII501 Automate work tasks using machine learning
ICTAII502 Train and evaluate machine learning models
ICTAII503 Build natural language processing models and pipelines

What kind of work could I do when I graduate?

Australia’s tech industry thrives with endless possibilities for ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development) graduates! Imagine entering a work force that deals with dynamic fields like:

Finance and Insurance:
Crafting secure payment gateways to protect transactions, analyzing real-time market data for investment platforms, and developing fraud-detection algorithms to ensure financial trust.

Education: Building interactive e-learning platforms to enhance student engagement, integrating virtual classroom tools for global access, and optimizing content management systems for educators.

Manufacturing:
Programming automation systems to streamline production lines, designing IoT dashboards for real-time equipment monitoring, and coding supply chain solutions for efficiency.

Telecommunications:
Engineering robust network APIs for 5G connectivity, creating backend systems for seamless video conferencing, and optimizing data routing for global communication.

Data Processing and Hosting:
Managing scalable cloud infrastructures for enterprise solutions, ensuring high-availability data storage, and developing APIs for secure data exchange.

Web and Software Development:
Designing responsive web applications with dynamic functionality, coding user-centric dashboards, and integrating third-party services for innovative software.

Programming and Analytics:
Solving complex data challenges with predictive algorithms, developing analytics pipelines for business insights, and optimizing database queries for performance.

Healthcare:
Creating secure patient record systems for hospitals, integrating APIs for wearable health devices, and analyzing medical data to support precision diagnostics.

Gaming and Entertainment:
Coding server-side logic for multiplayer games, optimizing streaming platforms for low-latency media delivery, and developing APIs for interactive entertainment apps.

Cyber Security:
Building encryption frameworks to protect sensitive data, monitoring real-time threat detection systems, and developing secure authentication protocols for enterprise networks.

Retail and E-Commerce:
Designing dynamic shopping cart systems for seamless transactions, coding AI-driven recommendation engines for personalized shopping, and optimizing backend processes for global marketplaces.

And many more!

Imagine entering fields that architect digital solutions that transform lives! Tech workers are involved in a huge breadth of work across Australia, from revolutionizing healthcare access to powering immersive gaming experiences. Your back end web development skills help fuel innovation,enhance connectivity, and drive progress, positioning you strongly within the ever-evolving tech industry.

Are there any entry requirements?

There are no prior qualifications required before entering this Diploma.

As part of assessing your suitability to study the course, the College will be required to assess your LLND, academic suitability and study load capacity. The College reserves the right to cancel an enrolment application if the suitability requirements are not achieved.

Visa Information
Course Details:
Subjects
7
Delivery
On Campus
Course Fee
$14,800
Pathway
Selection of Universities
Enrolment Period
Closes 31st December 2025
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University Pathways

Where your learning can take you:
EQC Institute's ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology qualifies for articulation with credit into a number of university Bachelor programs.
This means our students can progress into approved programs with credit up to 1 year, and in a number of cases direct entry into Year 2 (depending on the university).
Terms and conditions may apply at the relevant university and how to inquire with each university is listed below. Contact us for more information.

Griffith
University

Diploma Graduate Pathway:
Case by Case basis. We will support you with your application

Newcastle
University

Diploma Graduate Pathway:
Direct entrance year 2 or 70 unit credits (eligible bachelor course)


Edith Cowan
University

Diploma Graduate Pathway:
Direct entry into year 2 (eligible bachelor course)

Curtin
University

Diploma Graduate Pathway:
Direct entry into year 2 (eligible bachelor course)

Rewarding
Career Opportunities

Ready to grow, Ready to thrive?
Discover where this course career pathway could take you.

Australia currently has a rapidly expanding demand for Information technology occupations due to the increase of technology adoption across many industries.

Completing the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology qualification, students are equipped with a variety of sought after skills required to serve the expanding demand. Information Technology is a field within itself that also serves many industries abroad - That is why the demand is so high as IT affects everybody.

Industries where Information Technology professionals are sought after include:

Finance and insurance
Education
Manufacturing
Telecommunications
Data Analytics

Data processing and hosting
Web and software developing
Programming
And many more

Visa Occupation Pathways

Analyst Programmer
Computer Network and Systems Engineer 
Developer Programmer 
ICT Business Analyst 
ICT Customer Support Officer
ICT Project Manager 
ICT Managers 
ICT Business Development Manager 
ICT Account Manager 
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer 
ICT Sales Representative 
ICT Security Specialist 

ICT Support & Test Engineers
ICT Support Engineer
ICT Support Technicians
ICT Systems Test Engineer
ICT Trainer
Software and Applications Programmer 
Software Engineer
Software Tester
Systems Analyst
Web Administrator
Web Designer
Web Developer and many more

These qualifications lead to occupations on the Medium & Long Term Strategic Skills List. 

‍More information can be found at Australian Government Federal Register of Legislation in relation to:

‍- Migration (LIN 19/051: Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2019 made under the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations) HERE
- Supporting Assessing Authorities regarding Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) Application HERE

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