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Graduate Certificate in Computer Science

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6 months full-time or part-time equivalent

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AUD $ 4,800

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Course overview

Gain a solid grounding in computer science

Designed for IT professionals looking to deepen their expertise in core areas of computing, this course focuses on strengthening your design and problem-solving capabilities. These skills are essential for analysing complex digital systems and developing effective solutions. 

You’ll engage with areas of computer science, including programming, app development, information and security. The curriculum pays equal attention to front-end and back-end work, ensuring your development of versatile skills. With a focus on critical thinking and solution design, you will learn to assess and justify the best approaches for real-world issues.

Delivered through a fully online model, the course offers flexibility for working professionals. It also provides credit toward the Master of Information Technology (Computer Science), giving you a pathway to further specialisation. Graduates with relevant industry experience may also be eligible to seek membership with the Australian Computer Society (ACS), adding professional recognition to their credentials.

Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Computer Science with QUT Online.

Course units

Students need to complete a total of 48 credit points:
2 – Core units
2 – Core options

Object-Oriented Design and Development

12 credit points

Cyber Security and Governance

12 credit points

Choose two of the following units

Introduction to Data Science

12 credit points

Machine Learning for Natural Language Processing

12 credit points

Software Lifecycle Management

12 credit points

Human-Centred Design of IT Systems

12 credit points

Applied Cryptography

12 credit points

Software Security

12 credit points

Networks and Security

12 credit points

Advanced Algorithms and Computational Complexity

12 credit points

Machine Learning

12 credit points

Entry requirements

You can gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Computer Science with the following:

6-month program

  • A completed bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in information technology or related discipline

or

  • A completed bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline, with three years (full-time or equivalent) professional experience in an information technology related field

or

  • A completed diploma (or higher qualification) in information technology or related discipline, with at least two years (full-time or equivalent) professional experience in a relevant area

or

  • Five years (full-time or equivalent) professional experience in information technology or related are

Course outcomes

Graduates of this course develop a versatile and creative digital skill set, enabling them to develop and implement ICT solutions tailored to discipline-specific challenges. The course cultivates advanced knowledge of computer science, with a strong emphasis on its practical application in organisational and business contexts. Through a focus on critical thinking and solution design, you’ll learn to evaluate business practices and investment strategies, contributing meaningfully to business improvement initiatives.

Skills and tools in this course

  • Problem-solving
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the computer science discipline
  • Core Body of Knowledge
  • Critically analyse complex problems and generate creative solutions
  • Work effectively in both self-directed and collaborative contexts
Visual Studio
Microsoft Azure
Jupyter Notebook
Node.js

Visual Studio

Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft used to create powerful and scalable applications, programs and websites. It allows you to use almost any programming language to edit code, create designs and debug applications on your preferred platforms and devices. Join the millions of developers worldwide using Visual Studio’s flexible and collaborative features.

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure is a public cloud platform that is used for virtual computing, analytics, storage, networking and much more. Azure is comprised of more than 200 products and cloud services, and is fast becoming a central platform for industries to innovate their technological capabilities, including healthcare, financial services and banking, manufacturing, gaming, retail and government.

Jupyter Notebook

Jupyter Notebook is a web-based interactive development environment for notebooks, code and data. It has a flexible interface that allows you to configure and arrange workflows in data science, scientific computing, computational journalism and machine learning. Jupyter Notebooks is used by large companies such as Trivago, Delivery Hero and Yelp.

Node.js

Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform server environment that has grown in popularity in the last few years thanks to its easy and efficient features. According to W3Techs, Node.js is used by 1.2 per cent of all websites (over 20 million websites) and that number is only going to rise. An understanding of Node.js is vital to have in your pocket as web development continues to modernise.

Potential career opportunities

Programmer

Write, test, and modify programming code to create and manage software.

  • Average Salary

    $120,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

  • Industry Growth

    +27%

    Projected job growth in next 5 years

, 2026

Systems engineer

Ensure components within a system are working together to achieve a desired function.

  • Average Salary

    $120,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

  • Industry Growth

    +22.2%

    Projected job growth in next 5 years

, 2026

Network architect

Plan, design and implement data communication networks that meet the organisation's needs.

  • Average Salary

    $180,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

, 2026

Information technology specialist

Analyse, test, troubleshoot and evaluate existing network systems and software applications to achieve business or IT goals.

  • Average Salary

    $135,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    5/5

, 2026

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I chose to study at a postgraduate level online due to flexibility. Studying online has given me the ability to live on the Sunshine Coast without the commute to Brisbane, giving me more time to focus on studying and working part-time. I love the option to study on the beach!
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Frequently asked questions

Yes, completed units in this Graduate Certificate can be used as credit towards the Graduate Diploma in IT (Computer Science) and the Master of IT (Computer Science).

Visual Studio; Microsoft Azure; Jupyter Notebook; Node.js; React; React Native.

Yes, in this course you will develop a greater understanding of problem-solving, abstraction, design, teamwork concepts and issues through ACS’s Core Body of ICT Knowledge (CBoK).

Yes, CSPs are available for all Information Technology courses, including bootcamps. CSPs allow domestic students to have a significant portion of their university or higher education fees subsidised by the Australian government.

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