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Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Diploma in Computer Science at the University of Sydney offers foundational and specialist computer science units for students with related experience or qualifications who want to build specialist skills. Students can also complete computing professional units required for the Master of Computer Science if they choose to continue their studies.
Graduates take on roles designing, implementing and evaluating computer science solutions across industries, including creating and managing business applications, websites and IT systems for IT companies, consulting firms and financial services. Sydney is ranked first in Australia for computer science and information systems.

Fees & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$57,900
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE64 overall

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Career & PR pathway

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

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)

Software EngineerANZSCO 261313

MLTSSLCSOL

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)

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)

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 eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have: An Australian bachelor’s degree or higher award in a cognate discipline for an equivalent qualification, with a minimum 60 percent average, or Completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate in this discipline or an equivalent qualificationsdeemed by the faculty to be equivalent qualification with a minimum 60 percent average.

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