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Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Diploma in Computer Science |
Abbreviation: | GradDipCompSc |
UOW Course Code: | 687 |
CRICOS Code: | NA |
Study Areas / Disciplines / My Unive: | Digital Systems Security, Multimedia and Game Development, Digital Systems Security, Multimedia and Game Development, Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology, Cryptography.. |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | SIM Session 1, SIM Session 2, SIM Session 3, SIM Session 4. |
Delivery Mode: | On campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) / UAC Code NA |
Course Description
This degree is designed to provide state of the art knowledge and specialist skills in Computer Science. It is suitable for candidates who have existing but limited ICT/Engineering technical qualifications or who have significant experience in related fields, but wish to upgrade their knowledge and understanding in this field. The degree is designed primarily for professionals who wish to progress upwards or broaden their career in the ICT industry.
Entry Requirements
A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree with at least a 60% average in an area related to ICT/Engineering. Applicants with a degree in any area plus at least one year full-time employment in the ICT industry will be considered.
Course Requirements
The degree requires satisfactory completion of 48 credit points that include:
a) 24 credit points selected from the subject list for one of the major studies; and
b) 24 credit points selected from the approved 300 level computer science subjects.
Major Study
Students enrolled in this degree may choose to major in:
• Digital Systems Security
• Multimedia and Game Development
Subjects | Credit Points | |
Digital Systems Security | ||
System Security | 6 | |
Cryptography and Secure Applications | 6 | |
Network Security | 6 | |
Distributed Systems | 6 | |
Multimedia and Game Development | ||
3D Modelling and Animation | 6 | |
Computer Graphics | 6 | |
Game Development | 6 | |
Game Engine Fundamentals | 6 | |
Multimedia Computing | 6 | |
Select 4 subjects from the following 300 level computer science list (in addition to subjects in the majors above): | ||
3D Modelling and Animation | 6 | |
Systems Security | 6 | |
Software Process Management | 6 | |
Database Design and Implementation | 6 | |
Distributed Systems | 6 | |
Systems Administration | 6 | |
Human Computer Interface | 6 | |
Computer Graphics | 6 | |
Game Development | 6 | |
Game Engine Fundamentals | 6 | |
Security Engineering | 6 | |
Cryptography and Secure Applications | 6 | |
Multimedia Computing | 6 | |
Network Security | 6 | |
Information and Communication Security Issues | 6 | |
Corporate Network Management | 6 | |
Professional Recognition
Accreditation will be sought for this degree.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
Email: eis@uow.edu.au