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Computer Science (Graduate Diploma)

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Year

2011

Award

Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

Length

1 year

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This program enables graduates of other disciplines to enter the field of computing. It is a foundation for students who want to add computing knowledge to their initial discipline or to progress to further studies in computing.

Course structure

Students complete four core subjects and four electives. Required subjects include Object-oriented Programming Fundamentals, Algorithms and Data Structures, Discrete Mathematics, and Intermediate Object-oriented Programming. Electives include Object-oriented Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Games Technology, Databases, Network Engineering, Software Engineering and Software Systems, and Web Development.

Subject details

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

21 430
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Selection

IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or

Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or approved international equivalent. Preference is given to applicants who have studied Year-12 Mathematics, including calculus.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

Additional information

Mid-year entry is available for classes to commence in September 2011.

Professional recognition

The course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society, and graduates can apply for membership at the Associate level.

Contact information

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