Graduate Certificate in Computing

Program 7543 GradCertComp

1 semesters full-time or
2 semesters part-time

Program Requirements:

Only COMP courses may be completed in this program.

Entry Requirements:

at least a three year undergraduate degree equivalent to a standard Australian bachelor degree in science or engineering;

or up to five years work experience in the area of Engineering or Science.

Articulation: Students can apply to articulate from the GradCert (7543) to the GradDip (5543) provided they do not fail any course. Full credit will be granted.

Graduate Diploma of Information Technology

Program 5543 GradDipIT

3 semesters full-time or
6 semesters part-time

Program Requirements:

Non-CSE Elective Options:  Students may receive one elective option for every four CSE courses completed, including one free elective. 

Students with Advanced Standing will forefit some of their elective options.  The 1:4 ratio for CSE:Non-CSE courses will still apply. For example:

It is possible for students to complete the program without using any non-CSE electives provided they are not in the Bioinformatics stream.

Students formally enrolled in the Bioinformatics stream, who have no advanced standing, and who are required to complete MATH5846 as a co-requisite for MATH5856 will use all of their elective options in meeting the requirements for this stream.

Students who have received advanced standing should seek advice from the CSE Student Office regarding the use of their elective options towards completion of this stream.

Entry Requirements:

at least a three year undergraduate degree equivalent to a standard Australian bachelor degree in a discipline that included Mathematics up to at least year two level (preferably in science or engineering); and a high credit average achieved over the final two years of study.

or completion of the Graduate Certificate in Computing.

Articulation: Students can apply to articulate from the GradDip (5543) to the MIT (8543) provided they do not fail any course. Full credit will be granted.

Advanced Standing :

This is possible for up to 50% of the program. Students can seek advanced standing in the following courses only:

Students wishing to apply for Advanced Standing should fill in the Advanced Standing/Exemption Form and return it with a certified academic transcript or in the case of GSOE9820 Project Management evidence of either formal study or professional experience. More information can be found on the Advanced Standing website.

Up to two of the following streams will be rewarded on completion of the program. Students are required to complete three courses to satisfy the stream. Course levels are indicated in parentheses.

Masters of Information Technology

Program 8543 MIT

2-4 semesters full-time or
6-8 semesters part-time

Professional Recognition:

Australian Computer Society

Program Requirements:

Non-CSE Elective Options:  Students may receive one elective option for every four CSE courses completed, including one free elective. 

Students with Advanced Standing will forefit some of their elective options.  The 1:4 ratio for CSE:Non-CSE courses will still apply. For example:

It is possible for students to complete the program without using any non-CSE electives provided they are not in the Bioinformatics stream.

Students formally enrolled in the Bioinformatics stream, who have no advanced standing, and who are required to complete MATH5846 as a co-requisite for MATH5856 have pre-approval to take this course as an additional non-CSE elective to satisfy the stream.

Students who have some advanced standing should seek advice from the CSE Student Office regarding the use of their elective options towards completion of this stream.

Entry Requirements:

at least a four year undergraduate degree equivalent to a standard Australian bachelor degree in science or engineering, and a high credit average achieved over the final two years of study;

or a three year undergraduate degree equivalent to a standard Australian bachelor degree in computer science and engineering, and a high credit average achieved over the final two years of study;

or completion of the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (5543).

Advanced Standing:

This is possible for up to 50% of the program. Students can seek advanced standing in the following courses only:

Students wishing to apply for Advanced Standing should fill in the Advanced Standing/Exemption Form and return it with a certified academic transcript or in the case of GSOE9820 Project Management evidence of either formal study or professional experience. More information can be found on the Advanced Standing website.

Up to two of the following streams will be rewarded on completion of the program. Students are required to complete three courses to satisfy the stream. Course levels are indicated in parentheses.

Students are permitted to substitute 12-18uoc in their final semester with a project of equal value provided they meet the following criteria:

1. Have completed (or have advanced standing in) 72uoc; and
2. Have obtained agreement from a CSE academic supervisor; and
3. Have maintained a distinction level performance in the program.

Projects are graded, and students deliver a seminar and submit a written report. More information is available in the Course Outline . Students should seek agreement from a supervisor prior to submitting a Project Nomination form to the Postgraduate Coordinator.

Project proposals MUST be finalised prior to the start of semester or your nomination may be rejected by the Postgraduate Coordinator.