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Diploma in Computer and Data Science 8 Months
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Diploma in Computer and Data Science (8 months) is a UWA College pathway program delivered by INTO, built for overseas students whose first language may not be English. It provides accelerated preparation for entry into the second year of a UWA Bachelor of Science majoring in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Data Science, carrying 48 transferable credits on successful completion.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- 48 points total. Core units (30 points, all mandatory): CITX1003 Introduction to Cybersecurity
- CITX1401Computational Thinking with Python
- CITX1402Relational Database Management Systems
- ENGX1004Communicating Science
- STAX1400Statistics for Science. Elective units (18 points) chosen from approved options including CHEX1003 Introductory Chemistry
- FINX1221Introduction to Finance
- MGMX1135Organisational Behaviour
- MKTX1203Introduction to Marketing and others
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Data ScientistANZSCO 224115
A newer ANZSCO code (added 2022) that sits on CSOL only, supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Not on MLTSSL or STSOL, so it does not currently open the points-tested 189, 190, or 491, and no state nominates this exact code.
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
An ATAR of at least 70, or equivalent as recognised by UWA (this is the higher, faster stream, the 12 month stream accepts ATAR 65).
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