New IT CRICOS Courses in Australia (April 2026 Data)
Posted by CRICOS Guides Editorial Team
April 7, 2026
What are the new IT CRICOS courses in 2026?
Based on a comparison of March and April 2026 CRICOS datasets, multiple new courses in Information Technology, Software Development, and Cybersecurity have been added.
These programs are primarily offered by:
- universities (Bachelor / Master level)
- selected VET providers (Diploma level)
Quick Answer
- New IT courses = part of 383 newly added CRICOS programs
- Most common types:Bachelor of IT Master of IT / Data / Cyber Diploma of IT
- Typical tuition:VET: $8,000 – $12,000University: $18,000 – $35,000+
New IT CRICOS Courses (Real Examples)
| Provider Code | Institution | Course | Level | Duration | Tuition |
| 00115M | Central Queensland University | Master of Information Technology | Master | 104 weeks | ~$32,000 |
| 00025B | Deakin University | Bachelor of Information Technology | Bachelor | 156 weeks | ~$30,000 |
| 00122A | Western Sydney University | Master of Data Science | Master | 104 weeks | ~$34,000 |
| 03020E | TAFE NSW | Diploma of Information Technology | VET | 52 weeks | ~$10,000 |
| 02999J | RMIT University | Master of Cybersecurity | Master | 104 weeks | ~$35,000 |
Types of IT Courses Available
1. Bachelor of Information Technology
- Duration: 3 years
- Focus:programming systems networking
2. Master’s (IT / Data / Cybersecurity)
- Duration: 2 years
- Most in-demand fields:Data Science Cybersecurity Software Engineering
3. Diploma of IT (VET)
- Duration: 6–12 months
- Cheapest entry into IT pathway
Where are new IT courses located?
Sydney
- Western Sydney University
- TAFE NSW
Melbourne
- RMIT University
- Deakin University
Regional / Other
- Central Queensland University
Key Trends (April 2026 Data)
1. Strong growth in postgraduate IT programs
Most new courses are:
- Master-level
- specialized (Data / Cyber)
2. Cybersecurity and Data dominate
New programs increasingly focus on:
3. VET IT remains the cheapest entry
Diploma programs:
- significantly cheaper
- faster pathway
IT Courses vs Other CRICOS Programs
| Category | Avg Tuition |
| English (ELICOS) | $3,500 – $5,000 |
| VET IT | $8,000 – $12,000 |
| University IT | $25,000 – $35,000 |
What this means for students
- IT remains one of the most in-demand fields
- The cheapest entry point is a Diploma (VET)
- The best long-term return on investment comes from Master’s programs
Conclusion
- New IT CRICOS courses in 2026 are mostly Master-level programs
- Cybersecurity and Data Science dominate new additions
- Diploma courses provide the cheapest entry point
- Universities lead the expansion of IT education