Overview
Computer Science involves the study of the design, construction and uses of computer systems. It is concerned with the representation of data and data structures in computer systems and the design of algorithms for automatic manipulation of this information by programming languages and machine systems
The undergraduate certificate in Computer … For more content click the Read More button below.
On successful completion of the certificate, you can transfer your completed courses and continue your studies in the Bachelor of Computer Science, subject to meeting the articulation requirements.
NOTE:
This program does not have CRICOS registration; it is not available for study on a Student Visa.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Solve problems by developing software
2.
Write programs in the C and MIPS assembler languages
3.
Use computer systems running Linux effectively
4.
Apply discrete math concepts to analyse software
Program Structure
Students must complete 24 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
Core Courses24 Units of Credit:
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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.
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Program Requirements
Progression Requirements
Articulation
Students can apply to articulate from the Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Science to the Bachelor of Computer Science program (3778) with credit for the completed courses provided they achieve a 65 average.
For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression
Additional Information
Advanced Standing is not available for this degree
Program Fees
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