Graduate Certificate in Computer Science (2026)

Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2026.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.

1. Overview

Course:	Graduate Certificate in Computer Science (2026)
CP Required:	24
Min FT Duration:	0.50 Years
Min PT Duration:	N/A
Faculty/School:	Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered:	2026, 2025, 2024

2. 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.

3. Semesters

Year 0 - Planning your degree

Type	CP	CP From

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

Type	CP	CP From
Foundation Core units	6	Select from COMP9120: Database Management Systems
Foundation Core units	6	Select from COMP9123: Data Structures and Algorithms
Foundation Networking Selective units	6	Select from Unit Block: Foundation Networking Selective units
Foundation Programming Selective units	6	Select from Unit Block: Foundation Programming Selective units

4. Pathways

No streams/majors defined for this course version.

5. Unit Blocks

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 Semester 2
COMP9123	Data Structures and Algorithms	6	Semester 1 Semester 2

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 Semester 2
COMP9003	Object-Oriented Programming	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
COMP9017	Systems Programming	6	Semester 1

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
COMP9601	Computer and Network Organisation	6	Semester 1

Faculty of Engineering