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Diploma in Computer and Data Science

The University Of Western Australia
Prepare for entry into the second year a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Data Science at The University of Western Australia (UWA) with this tailored academic program – designed in collaboration with UWA.

Key Information

  • Study a broad range of subjects across programming languages, data analysis, and network security, with the added flexibility of being able to study business units to expand your career potential.
  • Units in 'Academic Conduct Essentials' and 'Indigenous Studies Essentials' prepare you for study at UWA.
  • Students who pass the program will be awarded the Diploma in Computer and Data Science with 48 transferable credits to UWA.
  • Units are based on existing UWA level 1 units, providing the best preparation for entry to the second year of study at UWA.
  • Science, engineering and maths students will study at EZONE, UWA's world-class tech hub. EZONE is designed for collaborative learning and industry interaction.

The information on this page is subject to UWA College's terms and conditions.

Course Details

Diploma in Computer and Data Science

The University Of Western Australia

  • Australia
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Belgium
  • Canada
  • China Mainland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Hong Kong, China
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • International
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Korea (South)
  • Kuwait
  • Macao, China
  • Malaysia
  • Myanmar
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Philippines
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Russian Federation
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Singapore
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • Taiwan, China
  • Thailand
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Viet Nam
Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
English Language Requirements

IELTS overall 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.

Don't meet our English language requirements. We offer an English language (ELICOS) course at UWA CELT that can be packaged with your UWA College pathway program. Learn more about UWA CELT English courses: https://www.intostudy.com/en/universities/the-university-of-western-australia/courses/language-and-communication-essentials

DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic calendar 2027

UWA College runs a three-trimester academic year:

TrimesterDates
Trimester 18th February 2027 – 28th May 2027
Trimester 27th June 2027 – 24th September 2027
Trimester 34th October 2027 – 28th January 2028

Trimester numbers stay the same every year:

Trimester 1: February | Trimester 2: June | Trimester 3: October

Course-specific study periods

This course is delivered continuously across two trimesters:

June intake
TrimesterStudy dates
Trimester 27th June 2027 – 24th September 2027
Trimester 34th October 2027 – 28th January 2028

On successful completion, progress to your UWA degree.

October intake
TrimesterStudy dates
Trimester 34th October 2027 – 28th January 2028
Trimester 17th February 2028 – 26th May 2028

On successful completion, progress to your UWA degree.

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

A$ 44,830.00

Accommodation (UWA College preferred providers)

A$ 380.00 - 34,320.00

Administration fee

A$ 350.00

Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

A$ 365.00

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Fee

A$ 769.00 - 893.00

Learning resources

A$ 250.00 - 450.00

Lab fee

A$ 100.00 - 300.00

Airport pick-up (Optional)

A$ 170.00

Approximate cost

A$ 47,214.00 - 81,678.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation. The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 January 2026–31 December 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.

Find out more about about UWA College's additional program-related fees.

Program Components
You’ll need to earn a total of 54 credits to complete the 12-month program, or a total of 48 credits to complete the 8-month program.
Core units
Credit Units
Introduction to Cybersecurity6 Credit Units
Computational Thinking with Python6 Credit Units
Relational Database Management Systems6 Credit Units
Communicating Science6 Credit Units
Statistics for Science6 Credit Units
Elective units
Human Biology 1 (Becoming Human)6 Credit Units
Human Biology 2 (Being Human)6 Credit Units
Introductory Chemistry6 Credit Units
Introduction to Finance6 Credit Units
Mathematics Foundations6 Credit Units
Organizational Behavior6 Credit Units
Introduction to Marketing6 Credit Units
Research Project - Science6 Credit Units
Molecular Biology of the Cell6 Credit Units
Please note that the units listed here reflect the course structure for the 2026 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course – including the units studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

Note: For information specific to individual progressions, please refer The UWA Handbook

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CRICOS Provider Code

Provider: The University of Western Australia (UWA). UWA College in Partnership with INTO Perth. CRICOS 00126G

TEQSA Provider Identification

PRV12169, Australian University

CRICOS Course Code

111078K