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Computing - 7342
UNSW Computing
Program Description
Program Objectives
Program Structure
Academic Rules
Fees
Further Information
Area(s) of Specialisation

This Program is no longer accepting new enrolments

Program Summary

 
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
 
 
Contact: www.cse.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 0.5 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
 
 
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 24
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Graduate Certificate (Specialisation)
 
 

Program Description

The Graduate Certificate in Computing is designed for students with no prior computing background, or those who are not eligible for direct entry to the Graduate Diploma in Computing and Information Technology program.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

The aim of the GradCert Computing is to provide students with introductory level knowledge in this area that may be used to gain admission to the GradDip CIT program or to complement any informal education they may have acquired through work.

Program Structure

Students complete the Computing major with the following restrictions:
Group A courses - Maximum 12uoc (2 courses)
Group B/C/D courses - Minimum 12uoc (2 courses)
TOTAL - 24uoc (4 courses)
Majors
COMPCS7342 - Computing

Entry Requirements
  • At least a three year undergraduate degree equivalent to a standard Australian bachelor degree in science or engineering; OR
  • Formal technical work experience in the area of science or engineering of at least five years.
Applicants for this certificate must have completed some studies in mathematics.

Completion Options
After successful completion of four courses students have two options:
  • Graduate from the Graduate Certificate; OR
  • Apply to articulate to the Graduate Diploma program with credit for the four completed courses.
Articulation
Students can apply to articulate from the Graduate Certificate in Computing program to the Graduate Diploma program (5432) provided they have failed no courses. Full credit may be granted where the student does not take out the award.

Students should pay careful attention when selecting their courses to ensure that they align with the program for the major of their preference.

Academic Rules

Students are advised to consult:
Academic Standing Rules - Postgraduate Students

Please contact the School of CSE for advice or clarification of the Academic Rules relating to this program.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Further Information


Area(s) of Specialisation

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