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Diploma in Computer and Data Science

The University Of Western Australia

Course Details

Diploma in Computer and Data Science

The University Of Western Australia

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.

Course-specific study periods

This course is delivered continuously across two trimesters:

October intake
TrimesterStudy dates
Trimester 35th October 2026 – 29th January 2027
Trimester 18th February 2027 – 28th May 2027

On successful completion, progress to your UWA undergraduate degree.

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

A$ 43,104.00

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$ 45,488.00 - 79,952.00

Important update: 2027 tuition fees will increase from 1 November 2026.

Accept your offer by 31 October 2026 and save up to AUD $2,000 in tuition fees. The amount you save varies depending on the UWA College course you have an offer for. See your course savings.

From 1 November 2026, tuition fees will increase. If you accept your offer by 31 October 2026, you'll pay the 2026 tuition fees as stated in your current offer letter. Any offers that haven't been accepted by then will be reissued with updated 2027 pricing.

Accept your offer today to lock in your 2026 tuition fees.

Additional savings with scholarships

You may also be eligible for a UWA College Success Scholarship worth up to AUD $12,000 towards your tuition fees. Learn more about eligibility and terms.

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