Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

Upskill for the tech future

Computer science is central to developments across almost every industry and expertise in this area is a huge asset in the changing landscapes of the modern world.

This one-year program is suited to students with little prior experience in computer science. You will:

• learn to design and construct large software systems
• practise algorithm programming
• gain advanced problem-solving skills
• apply your learning to complex computing challenges.

JAVA and C + + are the primary programming languages used in this program. If you're unfamiliar with object-oriented programming and computer organisation, enrol in

You'll graduate prepared to pursue computer science roles in all sorts of industries-from entertainment and networking to science, software engineering and defence. The diploma can also act as an exit point for students who do not wish to complete the full master program.

• Ranked #50 in the world for computer science and engineering^
• Ranked #7 in the world for Artificial Intelligence*
• Home of the world-leading Australian Institute of Machine Learning

* US Global Rankings, 2023
^ ARWU, 2022

The graduate diploma typically consists of 24 units of material selected from the Level 2 and Level 3 courses, or 12 units if the candidate has already completed the graduate certificate. The course Software Engineering and Project is compulsory for graduate diploma students.