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Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

  • Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma in Computer Science provides students with any undergraduate degree and some programming/maths experience with the equivalent of a major in Computer Science.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
099421E
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul

About this course

The Graduate Diploma in Computer Science provides students with any undergraduate degree and some programming/maths experience with the equivalent of a major in Computer Science.

The course will augment students' existing knowledge with considerable technical expertise in computer science, including exposure to a variety of programming paradigms, an understanding of the systematic processes underpinning the software development lifecycle, and an appreciation of advanced topics in computing.

The course provides a pathway to the Master of Computer Science for high achieving students.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Students will complete between four and six core subjects, with the electives making up a total of eight subjects.

Visit the Handbook for more information:

Handbook: Course structure

Career pathways

Graduate degrees

To continue to study advanced computer science, and complete a research project, progress to the Master of Computer Science.

For professional accreditation as an engineer or computing professional, swap to one of these graduate degrees:

  • Master of Engineering (Software)
  • Master of Engineering (Software with Business)
  • Master of Information Technology
  • Master of Information Systems

How to apply

Application closing dates

Semester 1 (starts 28 February 2022): 30 November 2021

Semester 2 (starts 25 July 2022): 31 May 2022

Applications must be submitted with all required documentation by the closing date to be considered for that semester. You can apply at any time prior to the application closing dates, even if you have not received your final results and/or completion statements, provided you supply a copy of your results to date.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at University of Melbourne.
74.8%
Overall satisfaction
83%
Skill scale
65.7%
Teaching scale
80.7%
Employed full-time
$75k
Average salary