The Graduate Diploma in Computer Science provides students with any undergraduate degree and some programming/maths experience with the equivalent of a major in Computer Science.

The course will augment students’ existing knowledge with considerable technical expertise in computer science, including exposure to a variety of programming paradigms, an understanding of the systematic processes underpinning the software development lifecycle, and an appreciation of advanced topics in computing.

The course provides a pathway to the Master of Computer Science for high achieving students.

Students will complete between four and six core subjects, with the electives making up a total of eight subjects.

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Handbook: Course structure

Graduate degrees

To continue to study advanced computer science, and complete a research project, progress to the Master of Computer Science.

For professional accreditation as an engineer or computing professional, swap to one of these graduate degrees:

• Master of Software Engineering
• Master of Information Technology
• Master of Information Systems

Graduate research

If you complete a masters course with a significant research component, you can go on to study a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), or another graduate research program.

This will set you up for a rewarding career in research with a university, research institute or technology company.

Career outcomes

Roles you could consider with this major include software engineer or developer, project manager, database manager, systems analyst, IT consultant, network systems engineer, programmer, solutions architect and infrastructure architect.

You might work in a software company, or in industries ranging from telecommunications, manufacturing and finance through to consulting, education, health and more.

An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with A Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least H3 (65%) (or equivalent), and At least 25 points of level 1 or above in computer scie

IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.