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AQF Level 5Information technology

Diploma of Computer Science

  • 1 year full-time / 2.0 years part-time

SAE University College, SAE Institute, Qantm College, SAE Creative Media Institute in NSW offers Diploma of Computer Science, a AQF Level 5 program. The program runs for 1 year full-time / 2.0 years part-time, with domestic fees from $0. Government subsidised places may be available.

SAE University College, SAE Institute, Qantm College, SAE Creative Media Institute

Tier 2

University College · NSW

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Domestic fee · Full qualification

$0Commonwealth supported
  • Government Funding
  • HECS-HELP
Duration
1 year full-time / 2.0 years part-time
ATAR requirement
No ATAR — entry by application

HECS-HELP

This is a Commonwealth Supported Place — the government pays part of your tuition directly, and HECS-HELP lets you defer your remaining student contribution as an income-contingent loan. Available to eligible domestic students only. Confirm your CSP status with the provider.

Government funding

  • HECS-HELP

    Commonwealth Supported Place — defer your student contribution through HECS-HELP.

    $8,301

Estimated out-of-pocket

After applicable subsidies

$0

Fees and funding are indicative only. Contact the provider to confirm your eligibility and final costs.

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About this qualification

Here is what the Diploma of Computer Science qualification offered by SAE University College, SAE Institute, Qantm College, SAE Creative Media Institute covers and who it is designed for.

SAE has a range of approaches to learning and teaching that can be activated to provide flexibility in the face of changing circumstances as required, to support student progression regardless of external factors.

SAE’s Diploma of Computer Science equips you with key foundational skills and technical knowledge you need to begin your career in the technology-based industry of your choice.

Covering the fundamentals of computer science, you’ll build a skillset in scripting and automation, web development, data structures, IT and cyber security, and programming.

Your growth and development as a technology-driven computer science practitioner will be assessed through the completion of industry-based projects. This will ultimately help you build up a body of work and portfolio to share with potential employers or your first client.

To complement your technical skills, you will graduate with employability skills, introductory project management skills, and scholarly techniques for higher education.

Within a matter of months, you’ll learn the fundamentals of computer science, setting you up for entry into junior industry roles using modern concepts and strategies and positioning you for future computer science studies such as our Associate Degree or Bachelor’s program.