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Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma

Duration

1 year

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

City Campus

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Summary

Study the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences and explore the latest thinking and developments in computer and information sciences in as little as one year.

You can choose from a wide range of courses – including artificial intelligence, big data, bioinformatics, 3D technologies and software architecture. Broaden your knowledge of specialist fields of computer and information sciences, and develop advanced analytical, planning and critical thinking skills. The programme can prepare you for further study in the Master of Computer and Information Sciences.

Entry criteria

Minimum entry requirements If you have New Zealand qualifications

One of the following:

  • Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences or equivalent OR
  • Graduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences or equivalent OR
  • Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
If you have qualifications from another country

International student entry requirements

India

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years

Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

Percentage:

40

Degree classification:

n/a

Letter criteria:

D

GPA 10 point scale:

4

Indonesia

Accepted qualification:
1. Diploma IV-Sarjana sains terapan AND / OR
2. Sarjana (SI)

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years

Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

Percentage:

55

Degree classification:

n/a

Letter criteria:

C

GPA 4 point scale:

2

Malaysia

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years

Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

Percentage:

50

Letter criteria:

C

GPA 4 point scale:

2

Phillipines

Accepted qualification:
1. Bachelor’s degree from prestigious university awarded up to 2022 AND / OR
2. Bachelor’s degree awarded from 2022 with an entry qual of Year 12 AND / OR
3. Bachelor’s degree from Section 1 institute as per NOOSR

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years

Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

GPA 4 point scale:

1

GPA 1 (Excellent)-5 point scale:

3

United Arab Emirates

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 4 years

Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

Percentage:

60

Letter criteria:

D

GPA 4 point scale:

1

Vietnam

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years

Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

GPA 10 point scale:

5

GPA 4 point scale:

2

If your country is not listed, view our general entry requirements for postgraduate programmes

English language requirements
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

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