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Computer Systems and Programming
PostgraduateGRF-ICT7912026
Course information for 2026 intake View information for 2027 course intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 1 Nov 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 17 weeks
- Start dates
- 6 Apr 2026,
- 4 May 2026,
- 1 June 2026,
- 6 July 2026,
- 3 Aug 2026,
- 7 Sept 2026,
- 5 Oct 2026,
- 2 Nov 2026,
- 1 Dec 2026,
- View 2027 dates
- Price from
- $2,441
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Computer Systems and Programming
About this subject
Students will be able to write and test programs to solve a range of problems and explain how computer systems operate.
- Analyse and model how computer systems operate across hardware, software, and network layers, including the flow of data, logic, and control.
- Design and evaluate core computing components and architectures using digital logic and process analysis.
- Develop and debug programs using programming languages, tools, and libraries to solve defined real-world problems.
- Implement secure and ethical coding practices, and identify risks in code and systems to support trustworthy automation and AI-enabled processes.
- Present technical analyses and justify design decisions to diverse professional audiences, using collaborative tools and documentation standards.
- A guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
This block provides essential grounding in the technical functioning of computing systems and the fundamentals of programming. Students learn how software and hardware interact, and how both can be designed.
Assessment focuses on foundational problem-solving through code. Learners demonstrate their understanding through individual, scenario-based tasks with real-world relevance.
- Test or quiz (10%)
- Written assignment (30%)
- Written assignment (30%)
- Non-invigilated Exam - oral (Online) - You must achieve a minimum of 50% on this assessment task to pass the course (30%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- GRF-ITA-GCE-2026 - Graduate Certificate in Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.25 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 20 to 24 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence
PostgraduateGRF-ITA-GCE