Graduate Certificate in Computer Science
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Computer Science at UNE?
Not offered to new students in 2012
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.
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.
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DURATION
0.5 Years Full-timeUp to 2 years Part-time
FEES
Full FeeInternational
2012 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2012.How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertCompSc |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencing | Not offered in 2012 |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Full Fee / International |
| Total Credit Points | 24 |
| 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. |
| How to apply |
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
| 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 | A candidate 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. |
| Additional Requirements | A further requirement is a knowledge in the programming language C++ or Java 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 6 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course comprising: (a) 6 credit points for units completed at the University; or (b) 6 credit points for units completed from another institution. |
| Academic Colours |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate 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.
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 6 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course comprising:
(a) 6 credit points for units completed at the University; or
(b) 6 credit points for units completed from another institution.
Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) 0.5 year as a full-time candidate;
(b) two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points comprising units at 400-level or above.
All candidates shall either have completed the units COMP 131, 132 and AMTH 140, or shall satisfy the school that they have experience in Computer Science and Mathematics at a standard approximately equivalent to those units. In the absence of this background, the school may prescribe one or more units. These units shall be additional to the 24 credit points required for the graduate certificate.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Listed Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Computer Science.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.