Program Requirements
The Diploma of Computing requires the completion of 48 units of 1000-level courses.
A maximum of 12 units of language courses.
The 48 units must consist of:
24 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
COMP1730 Programming for Scientists
ESEN1001 Academic Skills for University Studies
MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models
A minimum of 6 units from the following list of courses
ENGN1211 Engineering Design 1: Discovering Engineering
MATH1003 Algebra and Calculus Methods
MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1
STAT1003 Statistical Techniques
STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods
AND up to 18 units taken from the following list of Diploma Elective Courses
ANTH1002 Culture and Human Diversity: Introducing Anthropology
ANTH1003 Anthropology: Critical Foundations
ARTH1006 Art History and Curational Studies 1: Cultures and Meaning
ARTH1007 Art History and Curational Studies 2: Vision and Materiality
ARTV1020 Drawn from life: Techniques and Perspectives of Observational Drawing
ARTV1034 Foundations of Contemporary Arts Practices
ASIA1025 Asia and the Pacific: Power, diversity and change
ASIA1030 Asia and the Pacific in Motion
ASIA1035 Introduction to Asian Politics
BIAN1001 The Human Voyage: Introduction to Biological Anthropology
BIOL1008 Human Biology
BIOL1020 Foundations of Life
BIOL1030 Diversity of Life
BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis
BUSN1002 Accounting Processes and Systems
BUSN1101 Introduction to Commercial Law
CHEM1101 Chemistry 1
CHEM1201 Chemistry 2
CHIN1012 Modern Chinese 1: Spoken
CHIN1013 Modern Chinese 1: Written
CRIM1001 Criminological Imaginations: Understanding Criminality
CRIM1002 Criminological Perspectives: Understanding Crime
DEMO1001 Global Population Challenges
DESN1002 Visual Communication: Design and Production
DESN1003 Contemporary Design in Context
ECON1101 Microeconomics 1
ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1
EMET1001 Foundations of Economic and Financial Models
EMSC1006 The Blue Planet: An Introduction to Earth System Science
ENGL1100 Secrets and Lies: Literature and the Self
ENGL1200 Imagined Worlds
ENVS1004 Australia's Environment
FINM1001 Foundations of Finance
GEND1001 Sex, Gender and Identity: An Introduction to Gender Studies
HIND1100 Hindi 1
HIND1200 Hindi 2
HIST1209 Terror to Terrorism: A History
HIST1214 Empires in Global History
HLTH1001 Health in the 21st Century
HLTH1002 Research Methods in the Health Sciences
INDN1002 Indonesian 1
INDN1003 Indonesian 2
INFS1001 Business Information Systems
JPNS1012 Japanese 1: Spoken
JPNS1014 Japanese 1: Written
KORE1020 Korean 1
KORE1021 Korean 2
LING1001 Language Unlocked: An Introduction to Linguistics
MEAS1001 Introduction to the Modern Middle East
MEAS1002 Islam: History and Institutions
MGMT1003 Management, People and Organisations
MUSI1110 Introduction to Music Technology
PASI1011 Pacific Encounters: An Introduction to Pacific Studies
PASI1012 Pacific Worlds: Critical Inquiry in Oceania
PHIL1004 Fundamental Ideas in Philosophy: An Introduction
PHIL1005 Logic and Critical Thinking
POLS1002 Introduction to Politics
POLS1005 Introduction to International Relations Foundations and Concepts
POLS1009 Introduction to Data and Methods for Political Science and International Relations
PSYC1005 The Wellbeing Formula: The Science and Practice of Making a Good Life
SCOM1001 Science Communication 1: Introduction to Science Communication
SCOM1002 Science Communication 2: Evidence and Social Change
SKRT1002 Sanskrit 1
SKRT1003 Sanskrit 2
SOCR1001 Foundations of Social Research
SOCY1002 Self and Society
SOCY1004 Economy and Society
STST1001 Introduction to International Security Studies
TETM1002 Tetum 1
TETM1003 Tetum 2
THAI1002 Thai 1
THAI1003 Thai 2
VIET1002 Vietnamese 1
VIET1003 Vietnamese 2
Admission Requirements
For admission to this program, in addition to those qualifications accepted for admission to all other undergraduate programs, the following qualifications will be considered when assessing applicant’s eligibility:
- A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV.
- Completion of the General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) or the General Secondary Education Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-aama), where;
- the applicant has achieved an average of 80% or above in academic subjects within the General Secondary Education Certificate; and
- when presented alongside a completed Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a result that meets the minimum selection requirement of the program.
As a pathway diploma, credit in recognition of prior learning is not available for this program.
- ATAR:
- 70
Prerequisites
There are no formal program prerequisites. But assumed knowledge is:
- ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics/Specialist Mathematics (major)/ Specialist Methods or NSW: HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent.
More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found here.
Indicative fees
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $57,640.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Fee Information
All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Ride the cutting edge of computer science with the Diploma of Computing at the Australian National University, approaching the field from both a technical, constructive angle, and a critical thinking and information management angle. Take a wide approach to computing to include the creative and conceptual dynamics of the field, starting by applying scripting to the application area of new media rather than from learning traditional general-purpose programming languages applied to algorithms.
You will develop the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world, while building strong foundations in computational thinking, problem-solving, and programming.
As an ANU Pathway Diploma, the Diploma of Computing will also help you build a strong foundation of academic skills and critical thinking capability, ready to take on the challenge of further tertiary study. If you complete the Diploma with a sufficient GPA, you will be guaranteed admission to the Bachelor of Computing with one year (48 units) of credit.
Career Options
ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.
We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.
This program is available for applications to commence from first semester, 2027
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the academic literacy skills necessary to comprehend and communicate discipline specific knowledge through reading, writing, listening, and speaking at university level
- Develop and apply foundational skills in independent and AI assisted programming
- Develop and apply foundational skills in the study and application of mathematics
- Appreciate and critically reflect on the development and operation of software
Further Information
To be admitted to the Bachelor of Computing upon the completion of the Diploma of Computing, students must achieve a GPA of 4.0 or above.