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Graduate Certificate in Computer Science

Official Abbreviation GradCertCompSc
Course Type Postgraduate
Commencement Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 0.5 Years Full-time
  • 1 Year Part-time
Fees CSP or Full Fee
Total Credit Points 24
Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Computer Science is the first award level of a fully articulated program which gives qualified applicants the opportunity for study at three progressive levels: Graduate Certificate in Computer Science, Graduate Diploma in Computer Science; Master of Computer Science.

The Graduate Certificate will be awarded at the level of Pass, Pass with Credit, Pass with Distinction or Pass with High Distinction depending on the level of academic achievement.

Intensive Schools Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

For admission to the Graduate Certificate an applicant must hold a Bachelor degree. Applicants who have other qualifications and/or experience deemed to be relevant preparation for candidature will also be considered.

Additional Entry Requirements

A further requirement is a knowledge in the programming language C++ as well as Discrete Mathematics.

Course Rules

1. Admission to Candidature

1.1. An applicant for admission to candidature for the certificate shall:

(a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree, or an equivalent qualification, acceptable to the faculty as sufficient qualification for admission to candidature; or

(b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and/or relevant experience that adequate preparation for candidature has been made.

1.2. Admission to candidature and the date of commencement of candidature shall be determined by the school on the recommendation of the relevant postgraduate course coordinator.

2. Program of Study

Each program of study shall be prescribed by the school on the recommendation of the relevant postgraduate course coordinator and shall comprise units at 200-level or higher with a total value of 24 credit points.

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Career Opportunities

The Graduate Certificate is designed to enable people to upgrade their qualifications. Graduates are qualified for technical positions in business, internet and networking specialists, software solution designers and game programming.

Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing Advanced standing may be granted for a maximum of six credit points on the basis previous study completed at a recognised tertiary institution or on the basis of relevant professional experience.
Fast Track None
Other Benefits

On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Computer Science, students are able to articulate to the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science and will be granted advanced standing for all units completed towards the Graduate Certificate.

Honours None
Scholarships None
Further Information

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