Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Graduate Certificate in Computer Science

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00213J

The Graduate Certificate in Computer Science is designed as a generalist course, allowing you the flexibility to choose specialist units from a variety of complementary areas including networking, cyber security, software development and data science. The aim of this course is to create more well-rounded IT professionals, by allowing them to learn more about a variety of hot topics that are complementary to one another rather than being tied to one specific domain.

Structure

  • To graduate with a Certificate in Computer Science you are required to complete 48 credit points of course units consisting of: 12 credit points of core units, comprising of two 6 credit points units
  • plus
  • 36 credit points of discipline option units selected from an approved list of units.

Subjects

  • Computer Science

Standard entry requirements

  • You must have one of: A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in information technology or related discipline
  • Or
  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline followed by at least three years full-time (or equivalent) professional experience in an information technology related field
  • Or
  • A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in information technology or related discipline followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an information technology related field
  • Or
  • At least five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an information technology field.

Study pathways

The QUT Graduate Certificate in Computer Science is located at Level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Graduates will be eligible for entry into IN20 Master of Information Technology with a reduced course duration.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Gardens Point Domestic: $13,400
International: $19,300
No
  • Full-time : 6 months
  • Part-time : 1 year

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