Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science at UNE?
Not offered to new students in 2011
The Graduate Diploma in Computer Science is the second 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 program comprises 48 credit points and students are able to design their own program of study by selecting units relevant to their interests.
The Graduate Diploma is designed to provide further academic and professional training in computer science for those students who wish to increase their knowledge in this area.
Career Opportunities
The Graduate Diploma 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.
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DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | GradDipCompSc |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencing | Not offered in 2011 |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International |
| Total Credit Points | 48 |
| Benefits | Concurrent enrolment with the Bachelor of Science: After completion of two years of study (96 credit points) towards the degree of Bachelor of Science, students may enrol concurrently for the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science. The Graduate Diploma will not be awarded until the Bachelor degree has been completed. Articulation from the Graduate Certificate in Computer Science: On completion of the Graduate Certificate, students are able to articulate to the Graduate Diploma. All units counted towards the Graduate Certificate will count towards the Graduate Diploma. Articulation to the Master of Computer Studies: On completion of the Graduate Diploma, students are able to articulate to the Master program with 48 cp of advanced standing for units completed towards the Graduate Diploma. |
| 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 Diploma an applicant must hold a Bachelor degree. Applicants who have other qualifications and relevant professional experience deemed to be relevant preparation for candidature will also be considered. |
| Additional Requirements | A further requirement is a knowledge in the programming language Java or C++ as well as Discrete Mathematics. |
| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course). The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course comprising: (a) 24 credit points for units completed towards an awarded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant area offered by the University; or (b) 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or (c) 12 credit points for units completed towards an awarded qualification from another University; or (d) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience. (e) Advanced standing will not be granted for COMP595. |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification; or
(b) be enrolled for a bachelor degree in the University and be approved by the school as:
(i) having sufficient prerequisite knowledge for concurrent candidature for the Graduate Diploma; and
(ii) passed the equivalent of at least 96 credit points towards a bachelor degree; or
(c) have satisfied the school by means of other qualifications and related experience, that the equivalent standard of Rule (a) has been achieved.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course).
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course comprising:
(a) 24 credit points for units completed towards an awarded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant area offered by the University; or
(b) 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or
(c) 12 credit points for units completed towards an awarded qualification from another University; or
(d) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience.
Period of Candiature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) four years as a part-time candidate;
(c) two years as a concurrent student in a bachelor degree.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass unit to the value of 48 credit points.
At the discretion of the course coordinator, the program of study may include the unit COMP595 and involves a project and a project report. The project topic must be approved in advance by the course coordinator on the recommendation of the head of the school. The project may take the form of a design, a management plan, a literature review, or a field or laboratory investigation. A student is not permitted to enrol in COMP595 until the course coordinator has approved a topic and one or more project supervisors. At least one such supervisor shall be a member of the school.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Listed Units | 48 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
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Award of Degree
A candidate who has successfully completed the unit COMP595 within the program of study will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science at the level of Pass or Credit or Distinction or High Distinction.
A candidate who does not complete the unit COMP595 within the program of study will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science at the level of Pass.
A candidate admitted in terms of Rule (b) shall not be eligible for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science until the Bachelor degree has been completed.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Computer Science on completion of 24 credit points.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.