University of New South Wales
Graduate Certificate in Computing
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationGain a competitive advantage in your career by acquiring a Computing qualification in less than a year.
The Graduate Certificate in Computing program has been designed for students who wish to complete a short qualification in Computing. Whether you plan to bolster an existing career in the field or continue your studies in computer sciences, the Graduate Certificate in Computing is a valuable undertaking.
Generally, you’ll study four advanced topics in Computing to complement or update your existing qualifications. If you have no background in the area of study, you can choose to undertake four introductory-level courses before considering a higher-level qualification in this discipline.
In this certificate, choose from a range of Computing electives that contribute towards your credit points. Gain new knowledge and skills or update your existing qualifications by choosing electives from areas including Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Database Systems, e-commerce systems and many more traditional and emerging areas of Computing and IT.
Delivery mode
University of New South Wales offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- UNSW Sydney, High St, Kensington
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- 3-year undergraduate degree equivalent to a standard Australian Bachelor degree with a minimum 65% average; or
- Minimum 3-years' work experience in the area of science or engineering.
Those without these qualifications or experience may submit an application on the basis of a combined education and work experience. Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$20,500
$27,000
$20,500
$27,000
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Computing will prepare you for the following roles.
Cyber Security Analyst
A Cyber Security Analyst protects an organisation's systems and data from cyber threats. You may work in various sectors, focusing on monitoring ne...
IT Consultant
An IT Consultant provide assistance to organisations during the installation of new information technology software and systems. You might offer ad...
Software Engineer
A Software Engineer designs information technology systems for a range of industries. You might create new software systems or make changes to exis...
Big Data Engineer
A Big Data Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing robust data processing systems that facilitate the handling and analysis of large...
Data Scientist
A Data Scientist looks for trends in data to provide information that guides organisational decisions. You might work for a retail business to prov...
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