Handbook - Computing

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Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Computing is designed for students who wish to complete a short qualification in Computing. The aim of this award is to provide qualified students with an opportunity to study four advanced topics in Computing to complement or update their existing qualifications, or for those with no … For more content click the Read More button below.

The Graduate Certificate in Computing is designed for students who wish to complete a short qualification in Computing.

The aim of this award is to provide qualified students with an opportunity to study four advanced topics in Computing to complement or update their existing qualifications, or for those with no background in computing at all who are seeking an opportunity to undertake four introductory level courses before considering a higher level qualification in this discipline.

Program Structure
24 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 24 UOC as a standalone program.

Electives

Students must take at least 24 UOC of the following courses.

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Completion Options

After successful completion of four courses students have two options: Graduate from the Graduate Certificate; OR Prior to graduation, apply to articulate to the Graduate Diploma with credit for the completed courses.

Articulation

Students can apply to articulate from the Graduate Certificate in Computing to the Graduate Diploma program (5543) with credit for the completed courses provided they have not failed anything while enrolled in the Graduate Certificate or if they achieve a 70 average.

Students should pay careful attention when selecting their GradCert courses to ensure that they align with the requirements for the major of their preference if they intend on articulating and completing a double major in the GradDip or MIT.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Pathways

Articulation Arrangements

Graduate Diploma - GradDip5543 - Information Technology

Master of Information Technology - MIT8543 - Information Technology

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Additional Expenses

It is best if students own a laptop or a PC that gives them more flexibility to work on assignments. Still students could complete all their work in the CSE computer labs.

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Campus

Kensington

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Postgraduate

Typical duration:

0.7 years

Delivery Mode
Delivery Mode: The delivery option(s) by which a course or program is offered.

Face-to-face

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 3

Academic Calendar

3+ Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

Award Type

Graduate Certificate

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Graduate Certificate - GradCert

CRICOS Code

052690E