Unit information
- Unit code
- IFN553
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School/Discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study area
- Science
- Credit points
- 6
Dates and locations
Teaching period | Dates | Locations |
---|---|---|
Semester 1 - 5 Week B, 2024 | 29 April 2024 - 31 May 2024 | Gardens Point |
Semester 2 - 5 Week D, 2024 | 16 September 2024 - 25 October 2024 | Gardens Point |
Fees
- Commonwealth supported place (CSP) student contribution amount
- 2024: $559
- Domestic fee-paying student fee
- 2024: $1,764
- International student fee (excluding study abroad students)
- 2024: $2,412
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Previous study requirements
- Equivalents
- IFQ553
Guide to previous study requirements
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