Four postgraduate IT subjects completed in about 16 weeks, with an approved credit pathway into the Master of Cyber Security.
The GCIT provides essential IT knowledge and practical technical skills across core areas of Information Technology. Suitable for graduates without a computing background, professionals transitioning into IT, or those aiming to pathway into postgraduate IT programs.
See what is compulsory, where you can choose, and how the qualification connects to further study.
Published full-time duration: 16 weeks. Complete all four subjects to meet the course’s academic requirements.
| Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCS501 | Programming Principles | 6 |
| MCS502 | Introduction to Network and Cyber Security | 6 |
| MCS503 | Web and Database Systems | 6 |
| MCS504 | Software Development Methodologies | 6 |
Finish the subjects listed above and meet the certificate’s award requirements.
Finish with the certificate, or apply to the MCS and request credit.
With four subjects credited, complete 12 further subjects for the 16-subject master’s award.
Progression is subject to admission and credit approval. With all four certificate subjects credited, 12 further subjects complete the 16-subject master’s degree; the certificate is not an additional four subjects.
Checked 19 September 2026 against the TIIS course outline (opens in a new tab) and admission criteria. Confirm subject availability, prerequisites and your individual study plan with TIIS before enrolment.
Read the full admission criteria and alternative entry routes. Overseas qualifications require equivalence assessment.
A recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent; alternatively, a related Diploma or Advanced Diploma plus three years of relevant work experience in the past five years.
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 6.0), or equivalent.
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Provide technical support and helpdesk services.
Develop and maintain software applications.
Analyse and resolve network performance issues.
Support cyber security operations and incident response.