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.

Course offerings

Flinders City Campus

Courses / qualifications may not be offered in all locations and modes each year.  For more information on Mode of Delivery, visit Mode definitions

Student guidance

Study planner
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.

Associations

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