Graduate Diploma of Computing
Contemporary information technologies including Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things and Big Data have dramatically changed the way we live, work and do business.
To stay ahead in this fast-paced environment, as an IT professional, you need the core skills of computing and the ability to securely, sustainably and ethically apply them to solve real-world problems.
The Graduate Diploma of Computing is a one-year program that provides a strong foundation in computing to upskill and enter the IT industry, or to enhance an existing career with a technology-based qualification. In addition to the core computing skills such as programming, data structures and algorithms design, and database management, you will also learn problem-solving and other soft skills such as networking and presentation to become a certified ICT professional.
Exciting career opportunities exist for graduates within the field of information and communication technology.
Campus Information
Gold Coast Campus
Southern Cross University's Gold Coast campus is located at Coolangatta, just 400 metres from North Kirra Beach, and adjacent to the Gold Coast Airport. Views of the Pacific Ocean can be seen from many vantage points in the campus buildings.
Intakes
- Feb Deadline: Dec
- June Deadline: May
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
- Mostly students complete Master's program after completion of it.
Current students and graduates
- Personalised careers consultations
- Career planning strategies and resources
- Resume, job application and interview resources
- Bright Futures student-alumni mentoring program (matches students with an industry mentor)
- Access to CareerHub for casual, vacation and graduate employment opportunities, resources and events
PSW Opportunity
- After completion of Master's degree student is eligible for PSW of 2 years.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree. Students are required to have a degree considered by the University to be equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree. Students without a degree but with substantial relevant work experience may be admitted to a Graduate Diploma.
Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Board)
72 in 4 academic subjects
All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
7.0 in best 4 externally examined subjects
Indian School Certificate (CISCE) 63
All applicants must meet the University’s English language requirements for admission as set out in the English language proficiency requirement.
English language comparable scores to Academic IELTS
IELTS 4.5 with no band less than 4.0 5.0 with no band less than 4.5 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 7.0 with no band less than 6.5 7.0 with no band less than 7.0
CPE N/A N/A N/A 52 N/A N/A N/A
CAE 147 154 47 52 58 67 67
TOEFL iBT 32-34 35-45 46 with no less than 16 in writing 60 with no less than 17 in writing and speaking, no less than 11 in reading and listening 79 with no less than 21 in writing and 20 in other areas 94 with no less than 24 in writing 94 with no less than 25 in writing
PTE 30 36 42 with no communicative score less than 36 50 with no communicative score less than 46 58 with no communicative score less than 50 65 with no communicative score less than 58 65 with no communicative score less than 65
ISPLR N/A N/A 3 in all 4 skills 3+ or better in all 4 skills 4 in all 4 skill areas 4 in all 4 skill areas 4+ in all 4 skill areas
CEFR N/A N/A N/A B2 N/A N/A N/A
IELTS: International English Language Testing System CPE: Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English TOEFL iBT: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet based test PTE: Pearson Test of English ISPLR: International Second Language Proficiency Rating CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- Course Code: 113012A
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
35280 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A