COMPAS5452 - Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
Students who are not eligible for entry to the Master of Computer Science or who wish to take a
shorter postgraduate qualification may apply for the Graduate Diploma. The GradDip is a subset of
the MCompSc, normally taken in 3 semesters full-time. It does not have the option of a project.
units of credit
72 Units of Credit (uc)
typical duration
3 semesters for full-time students or 6 semesters for part-time students.
structure of courses
GradDip in CS students complete a program of 72uc of study. The program can be completed by
undertaking 12 x 6uc courses.
Postgraduate courses in the School of Computer Science and Engineering are divided into four
groups. Almost all courses are worth 6uc. The number of units of credit that must be taken from
each group is given below.
A student may be allowed to take one postgraduate course from other schools with prior approval
from the Postgraduate Enrolment Co-ordinator. The approved course will be counted as a free
elective.
Students must check the units of credit of their electives before enrolment.
study mode
entry requirements
Candidates for admission to the GradDip should have a degree equivalent to an Australian
standard Bachelors degree of at least 3 years in engineering or science or a degree with a
mathematical component, with an average over the final two years of study at high credit level.
Entry to this program is quota based and is very competitive.
Refer to "
Summary of CSE Program Structures" for complete
details.
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