The Graduate Certificate in Computer Science provides students with any undergraduate degree and some programming/maths experience with the equivalent of a major in Computer Science. The course will augment students existing knowledge with considerable technical expertise in computer science, including exposure to a variety of programming paradigms, an understanding of the systematic processes underpinning the software development lifecycle, and an appreciation of advanced topics in computing.
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with
a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least H3 (65%) (or equivalent),
At least 25 points of level 1 or above in computer science subjects (or equivalent),
At least 50 points of level 2 or above in computer science subjects (or equivalent),
At least 25 points of level 1 or above mathematics or statistics subjects (or equivalent).
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.