GraduateComputer Science

Graduate Diploma of Computing

Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Diploma of Computing is a graduate program at the Australian National University in Canberra, run through the ANU College of Systems and Society, taken over 1 year full-time (48 Units). Coursework includes 18 units from completion of the following compulsory courses. Graduates are expected to design, implement programmatically, and evaluate a solution for a well-defined problem. 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

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$56,100
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

Study plan in 14 parts

  • The Graduate Diploma of Computing requires the completion of 48 units
  • 18 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
  • COMP6442
  • Software Construction
  • COMP6710
  • Structured Programming
  • MATH6005
  • Discrete Mathematical Models
  • 6 units from completion of one of the following courses:
  • COMP6250
  • - Professional Practice: Holistic Thinking and Communication
  • COMP8260
  • - Professional Practice: Responsible Innovation & Leadership
  • 24 units from completion of further 6000- and 8000-level courses in the subject area COMP Computer Science

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Software EngineerANZSCO 261313

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

Applicants must present one of the following: A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0 An AQF 6 qualification (Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree) or international equivalent, with at least 3 years of relevant work experience At least 10 years of work experience in an ANZSCO Skill Level 1 role The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission. Ranking and English language proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of: a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met. Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support Diversity factors: As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. Assessment of qualifications: Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met. Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au . Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher. ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications

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