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Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Computer Science requires 1 year of full-time study (or the equivalent part time). The course is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.The course articulates with the 72 unit Master of Computer Science and the sequentially developed topics enable progression through the two awards.

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Program of study overview

Program of study notes

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Assumed knowledge

English Language requirements

Aims

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

  • A foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of Computer Science
  • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
  • Well developed written and oral communication skills
  • An ability to critically analyse, research and evaluate computer systems and solve problems
  • An awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of computer science
  • The ability to work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
  • An understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
  • Preparation for future professional roles as an computer scientist.

The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in a computing related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex computing systems
2.
Apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
3.
Communicate effectively with other computer scientists and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
4.
Work professionally as an individual and in a team
5.
Develop computer-based solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
6.
Engage in the process of research and the continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of computer science and its specialisations

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