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Monash College Diploma of IT
A Monash College diploma in information technology, taught at UCL in Sri Lanka, with a transfer pathway to Monash University in Australia or Malaysia.
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Duration
8 months
Intakes
February, June and October
Awarded by
Monash College, Australia
Study at
UCL campus, Rajagiriya
Level
Diploma (after A/Levels)
Overview
Overview
The Monash College Diploma of IT is taught at UCL in Sri Lanka after your A/Levels. It is designed as a pathway into Monash University.
You study algorithms and programming, computer systems, networks and security, cybersecurity, web fundamentals and professional practice, with electives in computing, statistics and management.
Start after A/Levels
Begin your Monash pathway in Sri Lanka as soon as you finish your A/Levels.
A pathway to Monash University
Enter Year 2 of your degree at Monash University in Australia or Malaysia.
Finish in 8 months
Three intakes a year: February, June and October.
Scholarships up to 40%
Awarded for exam results, leadership and sport. You do not need straight A’s to qualify.
Modules
Course structure
The units that make up the diploma.
Core units
- Professional Practice (MCD4770)Extends the students’ base knowledge into the following areas: professions, design and analysis, communication, ethics and economics.
- Introduction to Computer Systems, Networks & Security (MCD4700)Provides an introduction to the concepts of database design usage and the related issues of data management.
- Introduction to Algorithms & Programming (MCD4710)Introduces programming fundamentals and the Python language to students. Provides a foundational understanding of programme design and implementation of algorithms to solve simple problems.
- MCD4750- Introduction to CybersecurityThis unit provides an introductory overview of cybersecurity, covering fundamental concepts, principles, and practices.
- Web Fundamentals (MCD4740)This unit aims to give students a sound basic knowledge of the web and a range of issues which may be involved in the design and development of web sites and applications.
- Functions and their Applications (MCD2130)Focuses on the behaviour of functions and examining some of the applications to the real world.
Electives
- MCD4760 Foundations of ComputingComputation uses abstract formal models of real objects and systems. This unit lays the theoretical foundations for working with the most fundamental abstract models used in computer science, such as relations and sequences.
- Managing People and Organisations (MCD2040)Enables students to develop an understanding of how organisations are managed and apply analytical skills to a range of managerial and organisational issues.
- Business Statistics (MCD2080)Designed to provide skills in data analysis and statistical processes as applied to business and basic business computations and techniques.
Modules are indicative and may change. Optional modules run subject to availability.
Your lecturers
Meet your programme leader
Programme leader · Monash College Diploma of IT
Maduranga Pillai
Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader · Master of Business Studies, University of Colombo
Maduranga Pillai has more than ten years of experience in higher education, covering teaching, programme leadership and curriculum development in engineering, physics and applied sciences.
- 10+ yearsteaching
- 10+ yearsat UCL
Teaching team
Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader
Ovini Seneviratne
Machine learning, AI, computer vision, data science
Senior Lecturer, Quality Lead and Student Wellbeing Advisor
Nalith Fernando
Engineering mathematics, mathematical modelling
Pathway
Progression to Monash University
The Diploma of IT takes you into Year 2 of a Monash University degree. Each campus offers its own range of degrees, so explore both lists before you choose.
AustraliaMonash University, Melbourne
Bachelor of Information Technology
Specialisations
- Business Information Systems
- Cybersecurity
- Games and Immersive Media
- Software Development
Bachelor of Computer Science
Specialisations
- Advanced Computer Science
- Data Science
MalaysiaMonash University, Kuala Lumpur
Bachelor of Computer Science
Areas of study
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics
- Deep Learning
- Entrepreneurship
- Image Processing
- Malicious AI and Dark Side Security
- Mobile Application Development
Monash University is ranked 31st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2027) and is in the world top 100 in 46 of 48 subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026). The degree you are awarded reflects the specialisation you choose. Entry to Monash University depends on completing the diploma successfully and meeting the entry requirements of your chosen degree.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Requirements set by Monash College for the Diploma of IT. Not sure you meet them? See your other options.
Age
17 or older
If you are younger, you may be offered a deferred place.
A/Level results
Score of 6
Sri Lankan A/Levels: your best 3 academic subjects from one sitting, where A = 5, B = 4, C = 3 and S = 1. Cambridge or Edexcel A Levels: score of 5.
English
A/Level English B
Or IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in writing, Pearson Test of English 50 (writing 50), or Duolingo English Test 105.
Don’t meet every requirement?
Talk to a counsellor. We will check your results and your options with you, free.
Fees and scholarships
Fees and scholarships
Download the current fee schedule, and check which scholarship you could qualify for.
Tuition fees
Current fees and payment plans
Get the full fee schedule for this programme as a PDF.
- Full tuition fees and payment dates
- Flexible instalment plans
- Early bird discounts for advance registration
Scholarships
Up to 40%
Awarded for exam results, leadership and sport. You do not need straight A’s to qualify.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to what applicants ask most.
Who is the diploma for?
Students who have completed A/Levels or the Monash University Foundation Year and want to enter Year 2 of a Monash University degree.
How long does it take?
8 months.
When can I start?
There are three intakes a year: February, June and October.
Where does it lead?
To Year 2 of a Monash University degree in Australia or Malaysia. The degrees are different in each country. See where this diploma takes you.
What English level do I need?
Sri Lankan A/Level English B, or IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in writing. Other English results are accepted. See the full entry requirements.
Can I get a scholarship?
UCL offers scholarships of up to 40% for exam results, leadership and sport. A counsellor can tell you what you could qualify for.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Flexible instalment payment plans are available.
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