Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences
Study the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences and explore the latest thinking and developments in computer and information sciences in as little as one year.
You can choose from a wide range of courses – including artificial intelligence, big data, bioinformatics, 3D technologies and software architecture. Broaden your knowledge of specialist fields of computer and information sciences, and develop advanced analytical, planning and critical thinking skills. The programme can prepare you for further study in the Master of Computer and Information Sciences.
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Minimum entry requirements
If you have New Zealand qualifications
One of the following:
- Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences or equivalent OR
- Graduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences or equivalent OR
- Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
If you have qualifications from another country
See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.
Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
Accepted qualification:
1. Diploma IV-Sarjana sains terapan AND / OR
2. Sarjana (SI)
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
Accepted qualification:
1. Bachelor’s degree from prestigious university awarded up to 2022 AND / OR
2. Bachelor’s degree awarded from 2022 with an entry qual of Year 12 AND / OR
3. Bachelor’s degree from Section 1 institute as per NOOSR
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
If your country is not listed, view our general entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
You choose from courses that range from artificial intelligence and software systems engineering to knowledge engineering and information systems technology.
Most courses last one semester and are worth 15 points. Only some courses are offered in any given semester. You must complete 120 points (eight 15-point courses) in total, including one compulsory research methods course.
Complete the following course
And choose seven courses from
Semester 1 courses
- COMP809 Data Mining and Machine Learning (15 points)
- COMP814 Text Mining (15 points)
- COMP820 Video and Image Processing (15 points)
- COMP821 Information Security (15 points)
- COMP822 Human Computer Interaction (15 points)
- COMP828 Statistical Programming for Data Science (15 points)
- COMP831 Cybercrime and Cybersecurity (15 points)
- COMP838 Deep Learning (15 points)
- ENSE803 Formal Specification Design (15 points)
- INFS803 Cloud Computing (15 points)
Semester 2 courses
- COMP800 Neuroinformatics (15 points)
- COMP806 Software Architecture (15 points)
- COMP810 Data Warehousing and Big Data (15 points)
- COMP813 Artificial Intelligence (15 points)
- COMP816 Advanced Internet of Things and Applications (15 points)
- COMP825 Special Topic B (15 points)
- COMP826 Mobile System Development (15 points)
- COMP842 Applied Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies (15 points)
- INFS813 Information Technology Strategy and Policy (15 points)
Courses not offered in 2025
- COMP812 Next Generation Networking (15 points)
- COMP815 Nature Inspired Computing (15 points)
- COMP819 Ubiquitous Computing (15 points)
- COMP823 Readings (30 points)
- COMP824 Special Topic A (15 points)
- INFS809 Software Development Methods (15 points)
More details about courses in the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences
Email us for more information: cmspg@aut.ac.nz
Enrolment in courses is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of courses. Some courses may only be offered once per year. To find out more, contact the postgraduate coordinator at the email address above. The timetable may be subject to change and courses could be cancelled if there aren’t enough students enrolled.
- Database architect
- E-Commerce solutions architect
- Group IT manager
- Integration architect
- IT manager
- Programme manager
- Project leader
- Project manager
- Software architect
- Software developer/architect
($10,028 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy)
($43,700 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy)
- Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.