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Overview

This 11 month program will provide students with the opportunity to pursue a degree in Computer Science that will lead to a career in a discipline of Computer Science or related area. Students will complete a set of eight science and engineering courses in addition to a Communication and Academic … For more content click the Read More button below. In this Diploma program students will be able to experience a university environment and university life, while being supported to acquire all of the knowledge and skills needed for successful transition to undergraduate studies at UNSW. Students receive a solid background in science through their science courses, while some of the engineering courses they may choose provide them with the opportunity to engage in real-life situations including the design and construction of engineering prototypes. The courses in this program are equivalent in content and outcomes to First-Year UNSW courses but the delivery pace is slower and the face-to-face contact hours are greater. The course structure allows students to get accustomed to University learning styles - in Lectures, Laboratories, and Problem-Solving Workshops - while receiving additional support, as required, for the duration of the diploma program.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate skill in approaching and solving problems and in treating data.
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2.
Apply a working knowledge of fundamental scientific principles, methods of investigation, and an appreciation for objectivity and precision.
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3.
Interpret technical instructions to enable successful completion of practical experiments.
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4.
Communicate clearly by written and oral means.
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5.
Identify relationships between principles, theories, and conceptual frameworks in the mathematical and information sciences which underpin computer science.
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6.
Describe the significance of science and technology in modern society.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure
54 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 54 UOC as a standalone program.

Communication and Academic Literacy Core Courses

Students must take the following courses.

These courses are requirements of the Diploma in Computer Science but no credit is granted for these courses towards the Bachelor of Computer Science Degree. The course is separated into 3 components because it is taught over 3 terms.

DPGE1001
4 UOC
Communication and Academic Literacy 1
DPGE1002
1 UOC
Communication and Academic Literacy 2
DPGE1003
1 UOC
Communication and Academic Literacy 3

Core Courses

Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses.

DPST1013
6 UOC
Mathematics 1A
DPST1014
6 UOC
Mathematics 1B
DPST1091
6 UOC
Introduction to Programming
DPST1092
6 UOC
Computer Systems Fundamentals

Prescribed Electives

Students must take 24 UOC (4 courses) from the following course list.

Note: Students can only take Higher Physics 1B if they have passed Higher Physics 1A or achieved a minimum of 65% in the Physics 1A course.

DPST1051
6 UOC
Molecules, Cells and Genes
DPST1052
6 UOC
Applied Biomolecular Sciences
DPST1071
6 UOC
Introduction to Engineering Design and Innovation

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

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Related Programs

Related Programs

Diploma in Engineering - DipE7002 - Engineering

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Additional Information

Academic Program Rules

1. Students must complete a minimum of 48 Units of Credit.

2.  The diploma program is a full-time program. Only in exceptional circumstances, with permission of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) or their nominee, will students be permitted to enrol in the diploma program with a reduced study load.

3.  Students must complete nine courses. Successful completion of a course means that a student must achieve a Pass or better in the course.

4.  Students must show cause not to be discontinued from the program if they have any of the following:

  • Two fails in the same course
  • Not completed 50% of the Diploma within 12 months
  • Not completed all nine courses within 24 months

5.  Students enrolled in the Diploma will not be eligible for Program Leave except under exceptional circumstances, and with the permission of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) or their nominee.

Program Fees

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Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
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