Note: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.
ProgramsSCSCS(PG)CompSciGraduate Certificate in Computer Science (2025)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2025 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2025 who elect to proceed under 2025 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2025 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2030, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2025, and are re-enrolling for 2026 or later, should be aware that there may have been changes in units of study offered since, Check that units are still available by clicking the unit of study link in the course table. See 2025 version of this course for up to date unit of study list.
For details of relevant resolutions see faculty handbook at sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
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Year 0 - Planning your degree
| SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
Note: Important information
Along with this page, students should use the resources in the School of Computer Science Canvas page ( https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/15961/pages/master-of-computer-science-mcs-2)
This includes academic advising details and a link to FAQ’s specific to Master of Computer Science students (including Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma).
Year 1 - Semester 1
| SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
| 6 | COMP9120: Database Management Systems | |
| 6 | COMP9123: Data Structures and Algorithms | |
| 6 | Foundation Networking Selective units | |
| 6 | Foundation Programming Selective units |
Block 1 - Foundation Core units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| COMP9120 | Database Management Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| COMP9123 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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Block 2 - Foundation Programming Selective units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| COMP9001 | Introduction to Programming | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| COMP9003 | Object-Oriented Programming | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| COMP9017 | Systems Programming | 6 |
Semester 1
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Block 3 - Foundation Networking Selective units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| COMP9121 | Design of Networks & Distributed Systems | 6 |
Semester 2
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| COMP9601 | Computer and Network Organisation | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| Course: | Graduate Certificate in Computer Science (2025) |
| CP Required: | 24 |
| Min FT Duration: | 0.50 Years |
| Min PT Duration: | N/A |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Engineering |
| Years Offered: | 2025, 2024 |
| Requirements: | Summary: To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate Computer Science, a candidate must complete 24 credit points, comprising: 1. 12 credit points of Foundation Core units of study 2. 6 credit points of Foundation Programming Selective units of study 3. 6 credit points of Foundation Networking Selective units of study. University Handbook Refer to the university handbook at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/ for more information. |
