UndergraduateComputer Science
Diploma of Computing
Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Computing is an undergraduate degree at the Australian National University in Canberra, taken over 1 year full-time (48 Units). Coursework includes 24 units from completion of the following compulsory courses. Graduates are expected to demonstrate the academic literacy skills necessary to comprehend and communicate discipline specific knowledge through reading, writing, listening, and speaking at university level. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 172 parts
- The Diploma of Computing requires the completion of 48 units of 1000-level courses
- A maximum of 12 units of language courses
- The 48 units must consist of:
- 24 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
- COMP1100
- Programming as Problem Solving
- COMP1730
- Programming for Scientists
- ESEN1001
- Academic Skills for University Studies
- MATH1005
- Discrete Mathematical Models
- A minimum of 6 units from the following list of courses
- ENGN1211
- Engineering Design 1: Discovering Engineering
- MATH1003
- Algebra and Calculus Methods
- MATH1013
- Mathematics and Applications 1
- STAT1003
- Statistical Techniques
- STAT1008
- Quantitative Research Methods
- AND up to 18 units taken from the following list of Diploma Elective Courses
- ANTH1002
- Introducing Anthropology
- ANTH1003
- Critical Foundations
- ARTH1006
- Art History and Curational Studies 1: Cultures and Meaning
- ARTH1007
- Art History and Curational Studies 2: Vision and Materiality
- ARTV1020
- Techniques and Perspectives of Observational Drawing
- ARTV1034
- Foundations of Contemporary Arts Practices
- ASIA1025
- Power
- diversity and change
- ASIA1030
- Asia and the Pacific in Motion
- ASIA1035
- Introduction to Asian Politics
- BIAN1001
- Introduction to Biological Anthropology
- BIOL1008
- Human Biology
- BIOL1020
- Foundations of Life
- BIOL1030
- Diversity of Life
- BUSN1001
- Business Reporting and Analysis
- BUSN1002
- Accounting Processes and Systems
- BUSN1101
- Introduction to Commercial Law
- CHEM1101
- Chemistry 1
- CHEM1201
- Chemistry 2
- CHIN1012
- Modern Chinese 1: Spoken
- CHIN1013
- Modern Chinese 1: Written
- CRIM1001
- Understanding Criminality
- CRIM1002
- Understanding Crime
- DEMO1001
- Global Population Challenges
- DESN1002
- Design and Production
- DESN1003
- Contemporary Design in Context
- ECON1101
- Microeconomics 1
- ECON1102
- Macroeconomics 1
- EMET1001
- Foundations of Economic and Financial Models
- EMSC1006
- An Introduction to Earth System Science
- ENGL1100
- Literature and the Self
- ENGL1200
- Imagined Worlds
- ENVS1004
- Australia's Environment
- FINM1001
- Foundations of Finance
- GEND1001
- Sex
- An Introduction to Gender Studies
- HIND1100
- Hindi 1
- HIND1200
- Hindi 2
- HIST1209
- A History
- HIST1214
- Empires in Global History
- HLTH1001
- Health in the 21st Century
- HLTH1002
- Research Methods in the Health Sciences
- INDN1002
- Indonesian 1
- INDN1003
- Indonesian 2
- INFS1001
- Business Information Systems
- JPNS1012
- Japanese 1: Spoken
- JPNS1014
- Japanese 1: Written
- KORE1020
- Korean 1
- KORE1021
- Korean 2
- LING1001
- An Introduction to Linguistics
- MEAS1001
- Introduction to the Modern Middle East
- MEAS1002
- History and Institutions
- MGMT1003
- Management
- People and Organisations
- MUSI1110
- Introduction to Music Technology
- PASI1011
- An Introduction to Pacific Studies
- PASI1012
- Critical Inquiry in Oceania
- PHIL1004
- An Introduction
- PHIL1005
- Logic and Critical Thinking
- POLS1002
- Introduction to Politics
- POLS1005
- Introduction to International Relations Foundations and Concepts
- POLS1009
- Introduction to Data and Methods for Political Science and International Relations
- PSYC1005
- The Science and Practice of Making a Good Life
- SCOM1001
- Science Communication 1: Introduction to Science Communication
- SCOM1002
- Science Communication 2: Evidence and Social Change
- SKRT1002
- Sanskrit 1
- SKRT1003
- Sanskrit 2
- SOCR1001
- Foundations of Social Research
- SOCY1002
- Self and Society
- SOCY1004
- Economy and Society
- STST1001
- Introduction to International Security Studies
- TETM1002
- Tetum 1
- TETM1003
- Tetum 2
- THAI1002
- Thai 1
- THAI1003
- Thai 2
- VIET1002
- Vietnamese 1
- VIET1003
- Vietnamese 2
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)
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
For admission to this program, in addition to those qualifications accepted for admission to all other undergraduate programs, the following qualifications will be considered when assessing applicant’s eligibility: A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV. Completion of the General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) or the General Secondary Education Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-aama), where; the applicant has achieved an average of 80% or above in academic subjects within the General Secondary Education Certificate; and when presented alongside a completed Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a result that meets the minimum selection requirement of the program. As a pathway diploma, credit in recognition of prior learning is not available for this program. ATAR: 70
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