Computer Science (Postgraduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course trains computing professionals in advanced and innovative areas of computer science and information. Students have the opportunity either to upgrade their knowledge and skills in a broad range of areas or to specialise in key areas such as artificial intelligence, games technology, software engineering and software systems, and computer communications and networking. The course forms the first year of the Master of Computer Science.
Course structure
Specialised subjects include 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)
23 360
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/postgraduatesSelection
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 La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor’s degree with a major in computer science, a Graduate Diploma in computer science, or an approved international equivalent. Strong skills in a modern programming language such as C, C++ or Java, and familiarity with an operating system such as UNIX or NT are also required.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Additional information
This course forms the first year of the Master of Computer Science.
Career opportunities
Graduate positions are likely to be offered in systems development and analysis, database development, software engineering, information systems management, and computer networks management. This course may also lead to the second year of the Master of Computer Science course.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.