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In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2021.
This course will be available to study remotely for students commencing in Semester 1, 2021. Please note that some units of study that are not essential to completing the degree may not be available to be studied remotely.
Note: The University intends to offer as many units of study as possible in a remote as well as face-to-face learning method of delivery in Semester 1, 2021 and subject to ongoing border closures and public health orders impacting attendance on campus, in Semester 2, 2021. However, some units of study and courses require students to study in-person at the relevant University of Sydney campus/es and host locations for placements and will not be available remotely.
About this course
It is ideal for a non-IT graduate wishing to upskill and move into the IT industry or enhance their existing career with technology-based qualification
You will gain a strong foundation in information technologies, learn to design specialist systems, and develop skills integral to a wide range of disciplines such as health, science, engineering and business.
You may undertake units of study towards this award full time over one semester or part time over one year.
If you are interested in pursuing further study, completing the Graduate Certificate in Computing with a credit average may prepare you for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Computing.
Completing the Graduate Diploma in Computing with a credit average may then prepare you for admission to the Master of Information Technology or Master of Information Technology Management.
In 2021, our Graduate Certificate in Computing will revert back to an exit award only.
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
The Graduate Certificate in Computing is not currently available to international students. International students should consider applying for the Graduate Diploma in Computing.
Sem 2, 2020 semester start date: 24 August
Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Computing complete 24 credit points (cp) made up of 4 Foundation Units of study in the areas such as algorithms, computer and network organisation, object-oriented design, software development in java, network and distributed systems, and digital media fundamentals.
Candidates with relevant prior learning in IT may select units from a range of advanced IT and IT management specialist units.
Classes for this course are held either during the evening or online to accommodate your professional and other external commitments.
Please note that this course is available via online study mode to domestic students in semester 2, 2020 only.
Candidates may choose to transfer to the Graduate Diploma in Computing to pursue further study, subject to meeting progression requirements.
To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have:
* A quantitative discipline includes data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, finance or other disciplines that are deemed equivalent. As a guideline, the curriculum of a quantitative discipline should include some study of mathematics or statistics at the tertiary level.
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution and qualification.
For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.
Graduates will be equipped with foundational knowledge and technical skills in computing that can either be developed greater with further study, or used as a platform for a new career in information technologies.
