181205 v.6 Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science


PGradDipCompSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 007881E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

The course is designed for graduates with a significant knowledge and experience of computing. Students gain knowledge in emerging areas and the development of leadership skills in systems and software development.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A computer science degree or graduate diploma in computing from a recognised tertiary educational institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year, in March and August.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

302638 v.1   Computer Science 551 3.0 25.0
302639 v.1   Computer Science 552 3.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

10262 v.4   Computer Science Project 552 20.0 50.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
5475 v.7   Programming Languages and Design Concepts 502 3.0 25.0
5655 v.7   Computing Topics 591 3.0 25.0
5658 v.7   Computing Topics 592 3.0 25.0
12067 v.5   Database Systems 562 4.0 25.0
302972 v.2   Advanced Graphics and Visualisation 561 3.0 25.0
302973 v.2   Computer Communications 563 3.0 25.0
302974 v.2   Machine Perception 562 4.0 25.0
302975 v.1   Systems Programming and Design 561 3.0 25.0
302976 v.1   Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science 552 4.0 25.0
 
* Other options may be available, subject to availability and approval from Head of Department / Course Coordinator
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.