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  • Graduate Diploma in Computing
    GD-COMP

    Graduate Diploma in Computing

    Graduate diploma

    Extend your knowledge of AI, cyber security and computing, while developing expertise in an area of your choice.

    Course outline
    • Qualification
      Graduate Diploma in Computing
    • Duration

      Duration

      1 year full-time
    • Credit

      Credit

      200
    • CRICOS

      CRICOS

      107669K
    • Location

      Location

      Curtin Perth
    Course outline

    Deadlines for applying direct to Curtin

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    Semester 1, 2026

    21 April 2025

    Applications now closed!

    Semester 2, 2026

    Applications now open!

    2 July 2026

    Semester 1, 2027

    1 May 2026

    28 January 2027

    Semester 2, 2027

    1 March 2027

    1 July 2027

    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    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 specializations 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 innovative computing solutions through the application of leading-edge technologies and expert skills, underpinned by ethics, sustainability, and social responsibility.
    • demonstrate initiative, leadership and ethical practice when working independently and collaboratively.

    Admission criteria

    What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

    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

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6.0

    Speaking

    6.0

    Reading

    6.0

    Listening

    6.0

    Overall band score

    6.0

    Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

    Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

    Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

    Fees and scholarships

    Domestic fee paying postgraduate

    2026 Fee year:

    $36,162*

    Domestic

    Domestic

    Fees are indicative only.

    * 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).

    Looking for more detail on the course structure?

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    Location

    For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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    2026

    Semester 1
    • On campus
    Semester 2
    • On campus

    2027

    Semester 1
    • On campus
    Semester 2
    • On campus

    All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

    The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

    How to apply

    Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

    Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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    • Curtin course code: GD-COMP
    • CRICOS code: 107669K
    • Last updated on: 9 March 2026

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