GraduateComputer Science
Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Computer Science at the University of Melbourne gives graduates from any discipline with some programming or maths experience the equivalent of a computer science major, covering programming paradigms, the software development lifecycle and advanced computing topics. Students complete four to six core subjects plus electives across a total of eight subjects.
Graduates can progress to the Master of Computer Science for a research project, or swap into the Master of Software Engineering, Information Technology or Information Systems for professional accreditation.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
Students must complete all of the following subjects
- Internet Technologies
- Algorithms and Complexity
- Programming and Software Development
AND one of
- Database Systems
- Elements of Data Processing
General Elective subjects (50 credit points) from current list
- Artificial Intelligence
- Declarative Programming
- Graphics and Interaction
- IT Project
- Models of Computation
- Declarative Programming
- Software Modelling and Design
- Distributed Systems
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
- Research Project
- Research Methods
- AI Planning for Autonomy
- Evaluating the User Experience
- and 8 more subjects
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. And Have completed below prerequisite subject(s): at least 25 points of level 1 or above computer science subjects, or equivalent, and at least 25 points of level 1 or above mathematics or statistics subjects, or equivalent.
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