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Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

Official Abbreviation GradDipCompSc
Course Type Postgraduate
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • Up to 4 years Part-time
Fees CSP or Full Fee
Total Credit Points 48
Overview

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.
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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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 Entry Requirements

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

1.Admission
1.1.An applicant for the Graduate Diploma 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 qualifications and related experience, that the equivalent standard of Rule 1.1.(a) has been achieved.

2. Program of Study
Each program of study shall comprise units at 200-level or above to value of 48 credit points.

3. Period of Study
A student must complete the program of study (except when extended by the course coordinator due to exceptional circumstances):

(a) in not more than 12 months as a full-time student; or
(b) in not less than four nor more than eight consecutive semesters as a part-time student; or
(c) in not more than four consecutive semesters as a concurrent student in a bachelor degree.

4. Requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
4.1. A student shall complete a study program comprising units counting 48 credit points.

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4.2. At the discretion of the Course Coordinator, the prescribed course of study may include the unit COMP 595.

4.3. The unit COMP 595 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.

5. Advanced Standing
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 48 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; and
  • (d) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience
Advanced standing will not be granted for COMP595.

6. Appointment of Supervisors
A student is not permitted to enrol in the unit COMP 595 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.

7. Award of the Graduate Diploma
7.1. A student who has successfully completed the unit COMP 595 within the study program will be awarded the Graduate Diploma at the level of Pass or Pass with Credit or Pass with Distinction or Pass with High Distinction.

7.2. A student who does not complete the unit COMP 595 within the study program will be awarded the Graduate Diploma at the level of Pass.

7.3. A student admitted in terms of Rule 1.1.(b) shall not be eligible for the award of the Graduate Diploma until the Bachelor degree has been completed

7. Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies may be eleigiable to exit on completion of 24 credit points with the Graduate Certificate in Computer Science.
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.
Advanced Standing

The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by University and approved for course comprising:

a. 24 credit points for units completed towards an awarded Graduate Certificate 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; and

d. 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience

e. advanced standing will not be granted for COMP595.
Other 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 24 cp of advanced standing for units completed towards the Graduate Diploma.
Further Information

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