Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

at Flinders University

Study the theory and practical aspects of topics as diverse as computer programming, intelligent and interactive systems, digital media, robotics, systems engineering, heuristic optimisation and more. You’ll work in close consultation with industry, building scientific skills that are in demand and up-to-the-minute, and running industry-relevant projects.
 

You won’t just study the science, you’ll DO the science in a real-world environment.
 

Core - Year 1 topics

27 units comprising:

• COMP7701 Advanced Enterprise Security (4.5 units)
• COMP8715 Heuristic Optimisation GE (4.5 units)
• COMP8781 Computer Mathematics GE (4.5 units)
• COMP9712 Computer Programming 3 GE (4.5 units)
• COMP9722 Theory and Practice of Computation GE (4.5 units)
• STEM8001 Research Methods and Professional Skills (4.5 units)
   

Option – Year 1 topics

9 units selected from:

• COMP8801 Computer Programming 2 GE (4.5 units)
• COMP9752 Computer Game Development GE (4.5 units)
• ENGR8792 Software Engineering 2 GE (4.5 units)
• ENGR9704 Engineering Management (4.5 units)

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, information technology, ICT-based engineering or a closely related discipline or hold the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science.
 

Knowledge of at least second year undergraduate level study in computer science is assumed.
 

International students must satisfy our English language proficiency requirements for admission. If your first language is not English you will need to have:
 

• Achieved the required test score for the course you are applying for. The IELTS and equivalent scores to meet the various levels #. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Cambridge tests must be taken in a registered testing centre.; or
• Successfully completed an approved secondary or tertiary qualification, taught in the English language in a country where English is the official language or the main language spoken (for up to an overall IELTS of 6.0) with evidence no more than five years old on the proposed date of commencement of the course; or
• Successfully completed a pre-course English program from an approved ELICOS Provider*.

Annual fees:  $35,500

A practical, industry-linked degree, Flinders postgraduate computer science courses will see you graduate not just with the skills to seek a career, but fully prepared to step into one.
 

Advanced computer science qualifications such as Flinders Master of Computer Science are in high demand in telecommunications, aerospace and defence, government, higher education and private organisations. 
 

Potential occupations include:

• software developer

• software tester

• IT project manager

• systems analyst

• business analyst

• computational scientist

• programmer

• games programmer

• e-games designer

• IT support specialist

• webmaster

• system administrator

• database administrator

• networking and communications specialist

• researcher and developer.
   

Potential employers include:

• telecommunications organisations

• aerospace and defence

• government

• higher education institutions

• private organisations

• start-ups.