Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

Entry Requirements

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, information technology, ICT-based engineering or a closely related discipline or hold the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science.

Knowledge of at least second year undergraduate level study in computer science is assumed.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing; Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking; 300 Writing; 300 Reading; 300 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100.

Course Details

Overview

The advances in information technology driving our rapidly-changing world depend completely on the science behind every new development. Computer science creates the frameworks that information technology depends on, and Flinders University’s computer science degrees provide the skills, knowledge and practical training you’ll need to make your mark in an amazing and challenging field.

linders postgraduate Computer Science courses are an opportunity for people with a computer science, software/computer systems engineering, information technology, information systems or equivalent background to prepare themselves to tackle some of the biggest technological challenges of the 21st century.

Your career

A practical, industry-linked degree, Flinders postgraduate computer science courses will see you graduate not just with the skills to seek a career, but fully prepared to step into one.

Advanced computer science qualifications such as Flinders Master of Computer Science are in high demand in telecommunications, aerospace and defence, government, higher education and private organisations.

Potential occupations include:

• software developer
• software tester
• IT project manager
• systems analyst
• business analyst
• computational scientist
• programmer
• games programmer
• e-games designer
• IT support specialist
• webmaster
• system administrator
• database administrator
• networking and communications specialist
• researcher and developer.

Potential employers include:

• telecommunications organisations
• aerospace and defence
• government
• higher education institutions
• private organisations
• start-ups.

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