UndergraduateComputer Science
Diploma in Computing
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Diploma in Computing at the University of Melbourne, open only to students already admitted to another University of Melbourne degree, teaches programming, online solution design and web application development alongside a primary undergraduate degree. Students complete 100 points of specified study, with up to 50 points cross-credited between the diploma and their bachelor's degree, completing two compulsory subjects including COMP10001.
The diploma equips students with IT knowledge valued across finance, economics, biology, engineering, health and communications industries.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
Level 1 compulsory subjects
- Foundations of Computing
Level 3 selectives
- Software Modelling and Design
- Advanced Interface Prototyping
Level 1 electives
- Media Computation
- Fundamentals of Interaction Design
- Foundations of Algorithms
- Foundations of Information Systems
Level 2 electives
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Elements of Data Processing
- Shaping the Enterprise with ICT
- Usability Evaluation Methods
- User Interface Development
- Object Oriented Software Development
- Database Systems
- Design of Algorithms
- Foundations of Informatics
- Intro. to Numerical Computation in C
Level 3 electives
- Models of Computation
- Graphics and Interaction
- Business Analytics
- Software Systems Project
- Advanced Studies in Computing
- Game Design
- Computer Systems
- Machine Learning
- Information Security and Privacy
- Artificial Intelligence
- Interactive Technology Project
- IT Project
- Declarative Programming
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.
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