Applicants must normally hold a degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution in computer science, information technology, ICT based engineering or a closely related discipline
- the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science.
Applicants with a degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution in behavioural science or psychology, which includes a major in artificial intelligence or computer science, are also eligible to apply.
- However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

