The Graduate Certificate in Computer Science (GCCompSc) focuses on preparing ICT professionals with a Bachelor degree in Computer Science/Information Technology for the challenges of rapidly advancing ICT technologies.

It can be used as a general upgrade of skills or as a skill upgrade in a specific area, such as information systems, software engineering, distributed systems, networks, security of computing systems and other ICT areas.

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Computer Science.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

• Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
• Master of Computer Science
• Master of Computer Science
• Master of Computer Science (Management)

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Computer Science

To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Computer Science, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.