Graduate Diploma in Computer Aided Design
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Subject area
Computer Science not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree in a field involving technical design
Alternative Requirements
Level 6 or 7 Diploma and relevant work and/or life experience (equivalent to a Bachelor's degree)
or Evidence of equivalent practical, professional or educational experience eg 3 - 5 years full time work experience
Additional Requirements
English Requirements
If English is not your first language you may also be required to provide evidence of your English language skills as listed below. If you have no evidence of your English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, contact us for an assessment.
IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 6.0 in any subtest). For acceptable alternatives refer to the English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
Note: If you have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements you are not required to provide evidence of English Language Skills.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Further develop your knowledge and gain specialist skills relating to the management, integration and utilisation of Computer Aided Design (CAD) in an organisation's technical design process.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Computer Science at this level can earn:
$56,000
Median earnings one year after study
$61,000
Median earnings two years after study
($1)
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
84%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
GCSB Women in STEM Scholarship
Provided by:
New Zealand Intelligence Community - Organisational Development New Zealand Intelligence Community
Website:
https://www.gcsb.govt.nz/working-for-us/gcsb-women-in-stem-scholarship/
Value:
The value of this award is $10,000, which can be spread over three years depending on your study plans.
AUT International Excellence Scholarship - South Asia
Value:
NZD$5,000Contribution to fees
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 242 476
Phone: (03) 940 8669
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Email: info@ara.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ara.ac.nz
Sources
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