Bachelor degree or equivalent (from a field other than Computer Science or Computer Engineering) with a minimum GPA of 4.5.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: Overall 6.5 (Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6); TOEFL: Internet-based: Total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; TOEFL Paper-based: Total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE); Pearsons: Overall 58 (Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50); Cambridge: Overall 176 (Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169).
Computer science is central to developments across almost every industry. Computer science and IT expertise is a huge asset in the changing landscapes of the modern world.
What will you do?
This six-month program is suited to students with limited prior experience in computer science. You will:
learn to navigate computer software and hardware
practise algorithm programming
gain advanced problem-solving skills
apply your learning to complex computing challenges.
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 graduate certificate also acts as an exit point if you’re not interested in completing the full graduate diploma or master degree.
Career Readiness
While the graduate certificate alone may not be a sufficient qualification for a career specifically focused on information technology, it will provide a solid grounding in the application of information technology in other disciplines and industry.
Potential careers
Internet Commerce Worker, Internet - Web Programmer, Software Engineer, Computer Programmer, Systems Support, Database Coordinator, Multimedia / Web Designer, IT Manager, Scientist, Systems Programmer, Information and Communications Technologist, Computer Scientist
Degree Structure
This is a 12 unit program. Students may elect to start in semester 1 or 2.
Students unfamiliar with object oriented programming and a basic knowledge of computer organisation should enrol in Foundations of Computer Science and Algorithm and Data Structure Analysis in their first semester of study.
Please note: SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies is assumed knowledge.
Level of Study Graduate Certificate
Duration 6 months
CRICOS Course Code 036302M
English Requirements IELTS Score UG 6.5
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