Computing - 7543
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
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
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 Information Technology program.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
The aim of this program is to provide students with a broad-based IT education, and more specialised knowledge in up to two areas, enabling them to work in a range of positions in the IT industry.
Program Structure
Students are required to complete 4 COMP courses from Levels 0, 1, 2, 3 on the MIT Course list.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
At least a three year undergraduate degree equivalent to a standard Australian bachelor degree in science or engineering;
OR
Up to five years work experience in the area of science or engineering.
Completion Options
After successful completion of four courses students have two options:
OR
Up to five years work experience in the area of science or engineering.
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 (5543) provided they have failed no courses. Full credit may be granted.
Students should pay careful attention when selecting their courses to ensure that they align with the program for the major of their preference.
Students can apply to articulate from the Graduate Certificate in Computing program to the Graduate Diploma program (5543) provided they have failed no courses. Full credit may be granted.
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.
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
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