Computer Science (Postgraduate Diploma)

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Year

2012

Award

Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science

Length

1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time

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

Melbourne

Overseas study opportunities

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

Application

Apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points.

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

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree with a major in computer science or Graduate Diploma in computer science or equivalent. Applicants should also have good skills in a modern programming language (such as C, C++, Java) and be familiar with an operating system such as UNIX or NT.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for professional level membership of the Australian Computer Society.