Computing @ a glance

What?

Diploma of Computing

Equivalent to the first year of a bachelor degree at Macquarie, this diploma gives an in-depth introduction to the key areas of computing and allows students to progress into the second year of one of four different computing related degrees where you can move into specialist areas of computing.

Why?

  • The IT and computing programs offer you flexibility to construct a specific program of study tailored to your intended career.
  • Be taught by Macquarie University lecturers.
  • Study on campus at Macquarie.
  • Study in small class sizes where you get the opportunity to interact with lecturers and students.

How?

  1. Download the pdf below for full details of this course.
  2. Contact us with any questions through the 'Ask a question' button on this page.
  3. Click 'Enrol today' to send through your application, or
  4. Click the 'Our Representatives' button below to find details of someone in your country who can help you apply.
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Entry into 2nd year of

  • Bachelor of Information Technology
    (with majors in Software Technology, Information Systems)
  • Bachelor of eBusiness
  • Bachelor of Science
    (with majors in Software Technology, Information Systems)
  • Bachelor of Engineering
    (with specialisations in Computer, Electronics, Software, Telecommunications, Mechatronics or Wireless Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Arts

Units

Core Units

  • ACSC100 Academic Communication in Science
  • COMP115 Introduction to Computer Science
  • ISYS114 Introduction to Systems Design and Data Management

Elective Units

  • ELEC170 Introduction to Electronic Systems
  • ELEC141 Digital Fundamentals
  • ISYS100 IT and Society
  • MATH130 Mathematics 1E
  • MATH135 Mathematics 1A
  • MATH136 Mathematics 1B
  • PHL137 Critical Thinking
  • PHYS140 Physics 1A
  • PHYS143 Physics IB
  • STAT170 Introductory Statistics

Additional Units (where required for specific programs)

  • ACCG106 Accounting for Information Decision Making
  • BBA111 Organisational Behaviour
  • COMP125 Fundamentals of Computer Science
  • ISYS104 Introduction to Business Information Systems

Popular Careers

  • Systems Analyst
  • Programmer
  • Network Engineer
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Language technology
  • Financial Planner
  • Multimedia
  • Internet development
  • E-commerce

Tuition Fees

Year International Students Australian Students FEE-HELP

2012

A$24,000 (A$3,000 per unit)

A$19,920 (A$2,490 per unit)

available for Australian students