Diploma in Computer Science
UNSW
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About
This 11 month program will provide students with the opportunity to pursue a degree in Computer Science that will lead to a career in a discipline of Computer Science or related area. Students will complete a set of seven science and engineering courses in addition to a set of Communication and Academic Literacy courses (total of 6 UOC). Credit will be granted towards the Bachelor of Computer Science for each of the seven science and engineering courses which are all equivalent to First-Year UNSW courses and for the Communication and Academic Literacy courses. After successful completion of all eight courses, students will receive advanced standing equivalent to one year (48 UOC) towards their degree program and move into the Bachelor of Computer Science at UNSW Sydney.
In this Diploma program students will be able to experience a university environment and university life, while being supported to acquire all of the knowledge and skills needed for successful transition to undergraduate studies at UNSW. Students receive a solid background in science through their science courses, while some of the engineering courses they may choose provide them with the opportunity to engage in real-life situations including the design and construction of engineering prototypes. The courses in this program are equivalent in content and outcomes to First-Year UNSW courses but the delivery pace is slower and the face-to-face contact hours are greater. The course structure allows students to get accustomed to University learning styles - in Lectures, Laboratories, and Problem-Solving Workshops - while receiving additional support, as required, for the duration of the diploma program.
Areas of study
Artificial intelligence, computer networks, databases systems, eCommerce, embedded systems, human-computer interactions, programming languages, robotics, security engineering. Also refer to 421200 Bachelor of Media Arts, 422000 Bachelor of Arts, 429000 Bachelor of Science.
Career opportunities
Software engineering and development, digital security, database development, game development and systems analysis.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
For admission to the Diploma, an applicant is expected to have completed Secondary School or the equivalent, such as University Foundation Studies, prior to commencement of their studies. For further details, including a statement on English language requirements, please see the Diplomas website.
Assumed knowledge: Relevant Science subjects.
Prerequisite: Mathematics Advanced (Band 3) or Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E2) or Mathematics Extension 2 (Band E1).
Other applicants
Refer to the UNSW general admission criteria.
Progression Requirements: Students must complete and receive a minimum of a Pass grade in 8 courses (including the Communication and Academic Literacy course) to be eligible for a Diploma and to be guaranteed articulation into second year of the Bachelor of Computer Science program (3778) at UNSW.
If any of the situations below arise, students must show cause in order not to be terminated from the program:
- Failing the same course three times
- Not completing 50% of the required diploma courses within 12 months
- Not completing all 8 required courses within 24 months
For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression
Student profile
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Further information
Visit the UNSW website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
Course updates
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Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses. For further information, visit the UNSW Sydney website.
Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.