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AQF Level 5

Diploma of Computer Science

CRICOS 113046B

UNSW College in NSW offers Diploma of Computer Science, a AQF Level 5 program. The program runs for 1 year.

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Government data

Duration
1 year
Qualification level
AQF Level 5

Fees & payment

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HECS-HELP (Commonwealth supported place)

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.

There is no guarantee the cost of a course will be under the HELP loan limit.

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Fees and funding are indicative only. Eligibility depends on residency, prior qualifications and state of study. Confirm with the provider before enrolling.

Entry requirements and how you'll study

UNSW College offers Diploma of Computer Science. It runs for 1 year in NSW.

The price on this page is what UNSW College has published for Diploma of Computer Science. It may be a local fee, an overseas fee, or a funded amount. Books, exams, and a funded place can cost more, so ask what you would pay.

Entry requirements

UNSW College has not listed entry rules for Diploma of Computer Science. Ask them about past study, English, and any interview before you apply.

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About this course

Here is what the Diploma of Computer Science qualification offered by UNSW College 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.