Tuition Fee
AUD 33,798
Per year
Start Date
2026-02-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
1 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Computer Science | Information Technology | Software Engineering
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
AUD 33,798
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
| 2025-07-01 | - |
| 2026-02-01 | - |
| 2026-03-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
Graduate Diploma in Computing
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Computing is designed to extend your knowledge of AI, cyber security, and computing while developing expertise in an area of your choice.
Course Essentials
Qualification
Graduate Diploma in Computing
Duration
1 year full-time
Credit
200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester
CRICOS
K
Location
Curtin Perth
Admission Criteria
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or Engineering
- OR
- A bachelor’s degree and demonstrated knowledge and skills in programming, operating systems, and computing mathematics
English Requirements
- IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
- Writing: 6.0
- Speaking: 6.0
- Reading: 6.0
- Listening: 6.0
- Overall band score: 6.0
Fees and Scholarships
Domestic Fee Paying Postgraduate
$33,798* (2025 Fee year)
*Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e., units selected and time taken to complete).
Location
Curtin Perth
- On campus (2025 and 2026, Semester 1 and 2)
How to Apply
Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.
Course Outline
Overview
Develop, apply, evaluate, and manage solutions for software systems, organisations, and large-scale data sources using the latest advances in analytics and industry-accepted standards.
What You'll Learn
- Develop, apply, evaluate, and manage solutions for software systems, organisations, and large-scale data sources using the latest advances in analytics and industry-accepted standards.
- Apply and evaluate advanced technical knowledge and its underpinning science and analytical methods from specialisations such as Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science to address real-world applications.
- Communicate effectively to design, apply, manage, and evaluate solutions that involve the latest advances in technology, and industry standards and use both written and verbal forms to convey the required knowledge to both experts and non-technical audiences.
- Apply the latest technology and devise new approaches to process a wide range of large-scale data sources in order to derive new critical knowledge that can be used to address current problems in both IT and related areas.
- Develop new IT security solutions through the application of leading-edge technology and expert skills and that are underpinned by ethics, sustainability, and social responsibility.
- Demonstrate initiative, leadership, and ethical practice when working independently and collaboratively.
Specialisations
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Specialisations
- Actuarial Financial Mathematics Specialisation
- Advertising Design Specialisation
- Animation and Game Design Specialisation
- Anthropology and Sociology Specialisation
- Asian Studies Specialisation
- Chinese Language Specialisation
- Construction Management Specialisation
- Creative Writing Specialisation
- Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
- Designing Fashion Specialisation
- Digital Design Specialisation
- Digital and Social Media Specialisation
- English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
- Environmental Planning Specialisation
- Fashion Design Specialisation
- Fine Art Specialisation
- Geography Specialisation
- Graphic Design Specialisation
- Graphics Specialisation
- History Specialisation
- Illustration Specialisation
- Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
- Interior Architecture Specialisation
- International Development Specialisation
- Journalism Specialisation
- Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
- Photography Specialisation
- Principles of Planning Specialisation
- Professional Writing Specialisation
- Screen Production Specialisation
- Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
- Social Justice Specialisation
- Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
- Theatre Arts Specialisation
- Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
- Web Media Specialisation
- Web Presence Specialisation
Bachelor of Commerce Specialisations
- Actuarial Financial Mathematics Specialisation
- Advertising Design Specialisation
- Animation and Game Design Specialisation
- Anthropology and Sociology Specialisation
- Asian Studies Specialisation
- Chinese Language Specialisation
- Construction Management Specialisation
- Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
- Creative Writing Specialisation
- Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
- Designing Fashion Specialisation
- Digital Design Specialisation
- Digital and Social Media Specialisation
- English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
- Environmental Planning Specialisation
- Fashion Design Specialisation
- Fine Art Specialisation
- Geography Specialisation
- Graphic Design Specialisation
- Graphics Specialisation
- History Specialisation
- Illustration Specialisation
- Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
- Interior Architecture Specialisation
- International Development Specialisation
- Journalism Specialisation
- Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
- Photography Specialisation
- Principles of Planning Specialisation
- Professional Writing Specialisation
- Screen Production Specialisation
- Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
- Social Justice Specialisation
- Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
- Theatre Arts Specialisation
- Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
- Web Media Specialisation
- Web Presence Specialisation
Bachelor of Innovation Specialisations
- Advertising Design Specialisation
- Animation and Game Design Specialisation
- Asian Studies Specialisation
- Biological Diversity Minor
- Climate Change Science Minor
- Construction Management Specialisation
- Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
- Creative Writing Specialisation
- Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
- Designing Fashion Specialisation
- Digital and Social Media Specialisation
- Environmental Management Minor
- Environmental Planning Specialisation
- Fashion Design Specialisation
- Fine Art Specialisation
- Food Science Minor
- Forensic Studies Minor
- Geophysics Minor
- Geospatial Technology Minor
- Go Global – Internship Specialisation 1
- Go Practice – Internship Specialisation 1
- Graphic Design Specialisation
- Graphics Specialisation
- Illustration Specialisation
- Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies Specialisation
- Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
- Interior Architecture Specialisation
- International Development Specialisation
- Landscape Restoration Minor
- Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
- Mapping and Land Planning Minor
- Metallurgy Minor
- Mining Minor
- Optimisation Minor
- Photography Specialisation
- Principles of Planning Specialisation
- Screen Production Specialisation
- Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
- Social Justice Specialisation
- Strategic Studies Specialisation
- Theatre Arts Specialisation
- Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
- Web Media Specialisation
- Web Presence Specialisation
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About University
Curtin University
Overview:
Curtin University is a public research university located in Perth, Western Australia. It is known for its strong focus on research and innovation, particularly in the fields of mining, engineering, and health sciences. Curtin offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as professional development courses. The university has a global presence with campuses in Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Singapore.
Services Offered:
Curtin University provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Learning Support:
Disability planning, industry placements, global study opportunities, and access to learning and study spaces.Campus Life:
Accommodation options, information about living in Perth, food and retail services, regional study opportunities, sports and social clubs, health and wellbeing resources, and campus events.International Student Support:
Assistance with moving to Australia, application procedures, English language programs, and opportunities to meet with university representatives in their home countries.Financial Assistance:
Information on fees and charges, financial assistance programs, and scholarships.Career Support:
Access to career advisors and resources to help students with their career planning.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Curtin University offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can participate in a wide range of activities, including:
Sports and Recreation:
Joining sports teams, participating in recreational activities, and attending campus events.Social Clubs:
Joining student clubs and societies based on their interests.Campus Events:
Attending lectures, workshops, and social events organized by the university.Global Study Opportunities:
Studying abroad at one of Curtin's international campuses or participating in exchange programs.Key Reasons to Study There:
High Graduate Employment Rate:
Curtin University has the highest rate of graduates finding full-time employment among Western Australia's public universities.Research Excellence:
Curtin's research is rated at or above world standard, with a strong focus on innovation.Global Recognition:
Curtin is ranked second in the world for mineral and mining engineering.Diverse and Inclusive Campus:
Curtin celebrates diversity and aims to create a welcoming environment for all students.Strong Industry Partnerships:
Curtin collaborates with industry, government, and First Nations people to create meaningful change and solve real-world problems.Academic Programs:
Curtin University offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:
Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability
Architecture and Construction
Arts and Creative Industries
Business, Innovation, Management and Law
Culture, Society and Indigenous
Education
Engineering, Mining and Surveying
Health
Information Technology
Physical Sciences, Geoscience and Mathematics
Other:
Curtin University is committed to sustainability and has a strong focus on addressing the UN's global sustainable development goals. The university also has a strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement and aims to embed their voices and perspectives in its decision-making.
Total programs
882
Average ranking globally
#215
Average ranking in the country
#14
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