The Diploma of Computing is offered as an alternative pathway to undergraduate studies. The Diploma consists of university first year degree units and provides you with the foundation for further specific study in areas such as web designing, programming, games design and development, system analysis, database administration, networking, IT security and software development. You will specialise in your preferred area when you begin your second year studies at University.

Diploma of Computing provides the basis for further study in areas such as web designing, programming, games design and development, system analysis, database administration, networking, IT security and software development.

To be awared the Diploma of Computing you must complete and pass eight of the units listed in the table below. Completion of specific core units are required for entry into the relevant Deakin University bachelor degree.

Course Structure Sample

5 core units


    *       Fundamentals of Information Technology
    *       Introduction to Programming
    *       Introduction to Design
    *       Introduction to Web Development
    *       Critical Thinking and Problem Solving


Choose an additional 3 units


(contact us for the relevant core units required for your chosen Degree):
 

    *       Object Oriented Development
    *       Game Fundamentals
    *       Game Design
    *       Principles of Interactive Media
    *       Design of Interactive Media Systems
    *       Introduction to Computer Security
    *       Discrete Mathematics

Sydney

Melbourne

Perth

    *  The duration of the Diploma of Computing is 3 trimesters (12 months).
    * There is the option to fast track the course and complete it in two trimesters (8 months).

    *  A Diploma of Computing cost is around $15700;