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Graduate Certificate in Computer Science

Official Abbreviation GradCertCompSc
Course Type Postgraduate
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 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
N/A
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 The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 6 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by 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 and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or c. 6 credit points for units completed towards an awarded qualification from another University; or d. 6 credit points on the basis of considerable 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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How to apply

New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC.
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Former or current students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form.
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