Computing

Overview

Prepare for a career in one of the world's fastest growing industries with this conversion course.



This exciting Higher Diploma takes students from all disciplines and converts them into ideal candidates for a career in IT. Each graduate will be fully equipped with core computing competencies that will give them the opportunity to pursue an IT career or earn a computing master's.



Why Study Computing at Griffith College?

Designed specifically with the needs of industry in mind, the Higher Diploma in Science in Computing Science at Griffith College is a 1-2 year conversion programme, which aims to bridge the gap between non-computing disciplines and computing science.



Delivered on a full and part-time basis, as a graduate of this course, you will:

• Fantastic job prospects with a 100% employment record from a sample of 35 graduates from our class of 2017

• Master core computing competencies which are essential for a career in IT

• Obtain necessary skills and academic requirements to further progress into any computer science-based postgraduate study.

• Move into IT from any discipline



Course Highlights

• Small class sizes

• Access to state of the art facilities

• A dedicated experienced lecturing Team

• Industry guest speakers

• Study in-class or remotely

• View lectures online.

Core Subjects

• Computer Programming

• Computer Architecture and Organisation

• Discrete Mathematics

• Relational Databases

• Data Communications and Networks

• Operating System Design

• Object Oriented Development

• Programming and Data Structures

• HCI & GUI Programming

• Software Engineering for Web Applications

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Candidates applying for this conversion course should have a Level 8 Honours degree or above in any discipline or international equivalent and/or relevant work experience.



English Language

If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard. For further information please contact a member of the Admissions Team.



Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency.

1 Year, Full-Time

Intake Dates: February 2025 | September 2025