Australian National University, Australia, Canberra

Computing Diploma, Pre-Bachelor

Course Highlights

The ANU Diploma of Computing is designed for students who are interested in studying a Bachelor of Information Technology at Australian National University. The diploma will provide you with a sound grounding in all the basic requirements for success in a degree in information technology including maths, information systems and computer science.

Career Opportunities

If you have studied computer sciences, you will have gained many technical and non-technical skills which are highly valued by employers, from leadership to programming. The increasing scope of computer science means you have plenty of choice in a wide variety of highly specialized areas. With computer technologies playing an ever growing role in all aspects of modern life, you re likely to find your computer science skills in high demand across many different industries. These include: financial organizations, management consultancy firms, software houses, communications companies, data warehouses, multinational companies (IT-related, financial services and others), governmental agencies, universities and hospitals. However, unsurprisingly, most graduates go into roles within the computer industry. As always, it's extremely beneficial to have completed relevant work experience. You should also consider compiling a portfolio of your own independent projects outside of your degree, which could be in the form of programming, moderating online or even building an app. This will demonstrate to employers your interest in the subject and your problem-solving skills, creativity and initiative.

Course Overview

The ANU Diploma of Computing is designed for students who are interested in studying a Bachelor of Information Technology at Australian National University. The diploma will provide you with a sound grounding in all the basic requirements for success in a degree in information technology including maths, information systems and computer science. The Diploma of Computing is available to Australian and international applicants. I want to find another Preparation Course Progression Upon successful completion of the ANU Diploma of Computing with no more than one fail or incomplete grade, students will be eligible to enter the second year of the Bachelor of Information Technology at ANU. If students do not achieve the required results they will need to begin at Year One and may apply for credit for courses undertaken in their Diploma. All ANU diplomas are recognised Australian tertiary qualifications and are therefore nationally and internationally recognised and are valid to use to apply for entry to other institutions. The Bachelor of Information Technology Look around, Information Technology (IT) is everywhere your TV, laptop, gaming system, mobile phone, watch, music, movies and your next concert tickets. It is changing the way we live, learn, work and even socialise. If you are interested in driving this exciting revolution, within a truly globalised and fast changing industry, then the ANU Bachelor of Information Technology is for you. The transition from the Diploma to the Bachelor will allow students to complete their Bachelor of Information Technology after only two additional years of study for the following majors: Computational Foundations Computer Engineering Human-Centric Computing Information Systems Information-Intensive Computing Intelligent Systems Software Development If the students preferred program is not a listed degree, or major within that degree, then there is no guarantee of entry although they are still eligible to apply competitively for entry and for credit for courses undertaken within the diploma.

Subjects

Programme Structure Students will complete 2 semesters of 19 weeks each, and will be required to complete 48 units of study. The following are the compulsory courses: Introduction to Programming and Algorithms Web Development and Design Programming for Scientists Relational Databases Professional Communication Business Information Systems Algebra and Calculus Methods Discrete Mathematical Models

Fees

AUD/year

Academic Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements IELTS 6.0 overall Minimum 5.5 in each band

English Entry Requirement

6

Contact Details

Australian National University