Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
Upskill for the tech future
Computer science is central to developments across almost every industry and expertise in this area is a huge asset in the changing landscapes of the modern world.
What will you do?
This one-year program is suited to students with little prior experience in computer science. You will:
- learn to design and construct large software systems
- practise algorithm programming
- gain advanced problem-solving skills
- apply your learning to complex computing challenges.
JAVA and C + + are the primary programming languages used in this program. If you’re unfamiliar with object-oriented programming and computer organisation, enrol in Foundations of Computer Science in your first semester of study. Please note that if you are required to take Foundations of Computer Science you will need to study this program part-time which will affect the duration of your program.
Where could it take you?
You’ll graduate prepared to pursue computer science roles in all sorts of industries—from entertainment and networking to science, software engineering and defence. The diploma can also act as an exit point for students who do not wish to complete the full master program.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GD133, 3GD021 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
| Assumed Knowledge | SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Methods |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent in a field other than Computer Science with a minimum GPA of 4.5. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $9,860
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Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
Successful domestic applicants to the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science will have access to a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places, meaning a reduction of up to 80% off the course fees due to government subsidies. Offer subject to change. To apply for a Commonwealth Supported Place, please include SATAC code 3GD133 on your SATAC application.
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
To browse scholarships offered by the University, visit: University Scholarships
To explore scholarships offered by organisations external to the University, visit: External Scholarships
Careers
Career Readiness
Graduates may find employment opportunities in academia, commercial and government sectors, defence, entertainment, computer science and information technology industries.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Professional Accreditation
The Graduate Diploma in Computer Science is designed to provide a professional qualification in computing and information technology, and also provides the necessary academic requirements for membership of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the American-based Association for Computing Machinery.
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Computer Scientist; IT Manager; Scientist; Systems Programmer; Information and Communications Technologist
Degree Structure
The graduate diploma typically consists of 24 units of material selected from the Level 2 and Level 3 courses, or 12 units if the candidate has already completed the graduate certificate. The course Software Engineering and Project is compulsory for graduate diploma students.
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Example Study Plan
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 3 units, Elective Course to the value of 21 units.
All courses are 3 units unless stated otherwise.
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Core Courses Students must complete the following: |
COMP SCI 7015 Software Engineering & Project |
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Foundation Courses Students must complete to the value of 9 units from the following: |
COMP SCI 7081 Computer Systems COMP SCI 7088 Systems Programming COMP SCI 7201 Algorithm & Data Structure Analysis COMP SCI 7207 Web and Database Computing COMP SCI 7210 Foundations of Computer Science A COMP SCI 7211 Foundations of Computer Science B |
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General Electives Students must complete to the value of 9 units from the following: |
COMP SCI 7039 Computer Networks & Applications COMP SCI 7059 Artificial Intelligence COMP SCI 7064 Operating Systems COMP SCI 7076 Distributed Systems COMP SCI 7305 Parallel and Distributed Computing COMP SCI 7306 Mining Big Data COMP SCI 7307 Secure Programming COMP SCI 7308 Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning COMP SCI 7315 Computer Vision COMP SCI 7316 Evolutionary Computation COMP SCI 7411 Event Driven Computing |
Assessment
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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024
