Computer use in entertainment, industry, business, education and government is widespread, and there is an ongoing need for qualified professionals. Computer science is the body of knowledge that lies ‘behind the scenes’; the fundamental question it asks is: What can be efficiently automated? Computer scientists look at ways to systematically describe and transform information – some focus on theory, some on implementing computations, others on programming languages and yet others on ways to improve human-computer interaction. Computer Science majors learn about software systems and how people and computers interact. You’ll learn how to create new software, how to ensure it works well and does what it is supposed to, and how to make it easy for people to use. The following themes are available: *Applied Computing (Specialisation) *Artificial Intelligence *Computer Technology *Data Mining *Games and Multimedia *Information Systems *Interaction Design *Internet Applications *Networks *Software Development A graduate diploma is a more in-depth version of a graduate certificate, is studied at undergraduate level, and can be completed in the equivalent of one year (two semesters) of full-time study. Students need to gain 120 points at 100 level (first year papers) or above, including at least 80 points at 300 level (third year papers) or above, in the graduate diploma subjects to complete the qualification.

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