The Graduate Certificate in Computing program has been designed for students who wish to complete a short qualification in Computing. Whether you plan to bolster an existing career in the field or continue your studies in computer sciences, the Graduate Certificate in Computing is a valuable undertaking.

Generally, you’ll study four advanced topics in Computing to complement or update your existing qualifications. If you have no background in the area of study, you can choose to undertake four introductory-level courses before considering a higher-level qualification in this discipline.

In this certificate, choose from a range of Computing electives that contribute towards your credit points. Gain new knowledge and skills or update your existing qualifications by choosing electives from areas including Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Database Systems, e-commerce systems and many more traditional and emerging areas of Computing and IT.  

UNSW holds the #3 ranking in Australia for Computer Science & IT. In the Graduate Certificate in Computing, you’ll study a range of subjects that will help you unlock your earning potential. You’ll gain knowledge to drive tangible change by choosing electives from areas including Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Database Systems, e-commerce Systems and many more. The Graduate Certificate in Computing allows post-study flexibility and an interesting variance of career choice for your future.  

Full program structure

Degree structures can vary depending on your specialisation of choice, the number of courses you choose and timetabling.

The Graduate Certificate in Computing is a program made up of 24 Units of Credit. This program consists of four courses that can be studied in a full-time or part-time load. 

In this certificate, you have the choice of studying 4 courses from any of the following areas:

• General Information Technology/Computer Science courses
• Cybersecurity
• Database Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Programming Languages
• Computer Networks
• Embedded Systems
• Security Engineering
• Internetworking
• Data Science and Engineering

Upon completion of this certificate you may be eligible to articulate into the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology or the Master of Information Technology, your courses in this certificate will be credited towards your articulated program of choice. Prior learning credit points may be taken into account.  

Are you interested in a career in the cybersecurity, defence or aerospace sectors? 

UNSW could have the answer. No matter what sector you’re interested in, studying the Graduate Certificate in Computing will provide you with the expertise and drive to focus on a fulfilling career.

When you graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Computing you’ll have gained more advanced knowledge that may complement your current role in Computing and IT. Taking on this further study through the Graduate Certificate will help you bridge the gap between your current role and more senior or specialised roles.

Additional studies and their relevant coursework can help you harness your potential to create better outcomes for a plethora of sectors. You’ll move up the career ladder with greater speed and hone your specialisation in Computing. The opportunities this program provides really are endless.

The Graduate Certificate in Computing can also help you upskill and complement your existing role in a broad range of industries and in a variety of organisations including: 

• Telecommunications 
• Software Industry
• Research and Development
• Government
• Manufacturing
• Mining
• Agriculture
• Finance
• Transport
• Defence
• Aerospace
• Research
• Cybersecurity

Potential careers

When you challenge yourself by taking on the Graduate Certificate in Computing at Australia’s leading Engineering faculty, you’ll see your career prospects grow.

• Computer Science
• Software Development
• Information Technology
• Information Systems
• Software Engineering
• Systems Administration

Admission to this program requires one of the following: 3-year undergraduate degree equivalent to a standard Australian Bachelor degree with a minimum 65% average; or Minimum 3-years' work

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C in the writing component.