Graduate Diploma in Science major in Computer Science

A major is the main subject area that you choose to study in your degree. You will study courses up to Stage III level in this subject.

As well as gaining skills, knowledge and experience in your chosen area, you will learn how to think creatively, solve problems and communicate effectively, all essential skills to help you thrive in any career you choose.

Please see the main programme link below to see further details for the programme.

Computer technology, it seems, is everywhere in today’s world. It has become an ever-growing part of human life, affecting many aspects of a person’s day. Computer scientists have an impact on how our society advances by developing and maintaining these systems: whether it be for our home, work, learning or entertainment environments.

We’ll cover:
• How information is stored in computers (data structures and management)
• How computers are told what to do (algorithms and programming languages)
• How systems work (computer architecture and system software)
• How computers are connected (data communications, networks and hypermedia)
• Some ways in which computers can be used (applications)
• What computers can do, and their limitations (computability and complexity theory)

If you’re interested in a relevant and dynamic field of study, and working in an industry where there is a real demand for expertise, then Computer Science is for you.

GradDipSci - Graduate Diploma in Science

Computer Science graduates pursue rewarding careers in an ever-widening variety of industries and roles. Here’s a selection:

• Business analyst

• Front end developer

• Information architect

• Network engineer

• Programmer

• UX developer

• Web and webscripting developer

Complete 120 points comprising:

45 points from Bachelor of Science Major in Computer Science Stage III Courses, and
At least 15 points from Additional Courses from the Bachelor of Science Major in Computer Science, and
0 to 60 points from Courses from the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Honours) Schedules

Selected courses must include at least 75 points at level 300 or higher.

Bachelor of Science Major in Computer Science Stage III Courses

Complete exactly 45 points from the following:

COMPSCI 313 - Computer Architecture (15 points)

COMPSCI 315 - Data Communications Technologies (15 points)

COMPSCI 316 - Cyber Security (15 points)

COMPSCI 320 - Applied Algorithmics (15 points)

COMPSCI 331 - Large-Scale Software Development (15 points)

COMPSCI 335 - Web Programming and Distributed Services (15 points)

COMPSCI 340 - Operating Systems (15 points)

COMPSCI 345 - Human-computer Interaction (15 points)

COMPSCI 350 - Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science (15 points)

COMPSCI 351 - Fundamentals of Database Systems (15 points)

COMPSCI 361 - Machine Learning (15 points)

COMPSCI 367 - Artificial Intelligence (15 points)

COMPSCI 369 - Simulations, Models and Games (15 points)

COMPSCI 373 - Computer Graphics and Image Processing (15 points)

Additional Courses from the Bachelor of Science Major in Computer Science

Complete at least 15 points from the following:

COMP-BSc - Bachelor of Science major in Computer Science (135 points)

Courses from the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Honours) Schedules

Complete 0 to 60 points from the following:

BSc - Bachelor of Science (360 points)

BSc(Hons) - Bachelor of Science (Honours) (120 points)

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

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