Diploma of Computing and Data Analytics

Program code

8032

Available at

Nathan

Gold Coast

Mount Gravatt

Logan

South Bank

Online

Offshore

Other

Duration

2 years part-time

Credit points

80

Indicative fee

$7,000.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual CSP fee

Commencing in

Trimester 1 and Trimester 2

Next start date

Trimester 2, 2024 (more)

Applications close

Monday, 24 June 2024

Important Notes

This program is for employer nominated students only, eligibility criteria apply.
For more information, click here.

About this program

If you are looking to progress your career in the fast-paced, high-growth area of IT and computer science, this qualification, designed specifically to upskill women in the workforce, will set you on your path in just two years part-time study.

This degree gives you the opportunity to establish and progress a career in critical future roles in computing, data analytics, and cyber security, and addresses skill shortages in these areas.  The program has a practical, problem-solving approach in its delivery where students are taken through a journey of requirement analysis, system design, implementation and evaluation, focusing on practical problems. Regular guest speakers from a range of industries providing broad exposure to IT opportunities are incorporated in this flexibly delivered program. As a female-only cohort of students, the program is designed to ease some of the barriers women face entering the technology sector.

Upon successful completion, you may be eligible to apply for a bachelor level degree specialising Computer Science or Information Technology and may also receive credit towards your degree.

Attendance information

This program is offered via part-time, on-line for domestic students.

Work-integrated learning

Students who apply to this program must be currently employed. During their studies they will be provided with work integrated learning opportunities and may be able to apply the skills and knowledge achieved through their studies directly to the work-place.

Industry experience

You will hear from regular guest speakers from a range of industries providing the opportunity to network with industry professionals. You will also have access to our employability program Sciences PLUS which provides a range of opportunities to engage with industry and enhance employability skills.

My career opportunities

This program prepares students for careers as a software developer, computer programmer, web and mobile applications developer, data scientist, systems analyst, computer games programmer, software systems architect and computer scientist.

Pathways to further study

Graduates with the Diploma of Computing and Data Analytics may be eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Computer Science or the Bachelor of Information Technology.

Fee-paying undergraduate (domestic) students

These fees are only applicable to domestic students who are not Commonwealth supported including:

  • Full-fee paying domestic students who commenced their program prior to 2009.
  • International students who have been approved to pay domestic tuition fees after obtaining Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency or a permanent humanitarian visa and who have not obtained a Commonwealth supported place.
Tuition fees
  • A fee-paying undergraduate student pays tuition fees.
  • Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
  • The tuition fee is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.

Program fees for the Diploma of Computing and Data Analytics (8032)


If the fee rate for your program is not displayed above, please contact Student Connect for assistance.

FEE-HELP

Eligible undergraduate fee-paying students may defer their tuition fees by taking out a FEE-HELP loan which is part of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). Payment of the loan is via the taxation system when income reaches a specified level.

Further information