Graduate Diploma of Computing and Data Analytics

What you will study

To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Computing and Data Analytics, you must complete 80 credit points (CP). Each course is valued at 10 CP.

Core courses

• Professional ICT Practice
• Introduction to Cyber Security
• Creative Coding
• Data Management
• Programming Principles
• Big Data Analytics and Social Media
• Introduction to AI and Data Analytics
• Application Systems

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Diploma of Computing and Data Analytics, an applicant must currently be employed by an engaged industry partner:

Industry partners already engaged with the program are:

• Alphapharm Pty Ltd (trading as Mylan Australia)
• Chandler CX
• City of Gold Coast
• Data #3
• Simplfi Pty Ltd
• Tagai Management Consultants
• Tesserent
• Upton Engineering and Manufacturing

AND

Be nominated by their employer to enroll.

AND

Have successfully completed an AQF Certificate III (or higher) or Year 12 to an equivalent rank, with an assumed knowledge of English.

English language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0.
• Or a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL.
• Or an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19).
• Or no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only).
• Or a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English).
• Or an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

This program prepares students for careers as a software developer, computer programmer, web and mobile applications developer, data scientist, systems analyst, computer games programmer, software systems architect and computer scientist.

Fees and CSP

Indicative annual CSP fee in 2025: $9,500 (Commonwealth Supported Places)

The indicative fee represents the expected average fee for an annual full-time study load (80 credit points).

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of courses studied.
• Choice of courses.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per courses you're enrolled in.
• Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.