This course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to design and develop innovative software solutions to address multifaceted information and technology problems faced by our community, business and industry. Learn what it takes to create and integrate complex new computing technologies while exploring existing and emerging challenges. You will explore areas such as data analytics, machine learning, robotics, intelligent and autonomous systems, and telecommunications.
Computer scientists are problem solvers and innovators and at Deakin, you will get a competitive edge in the job market. Gain hands-on experience with current technologies and training in fundamental concepts, models and methods. Extend your skills through a work placement and develop valuable professional networks. Professional accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) means your degree will be recognised around the world.
Course structure:
To complete the Bachelor of Computer Science, students must attain 24 credit points, which must include the following:
Sixteen (16) credit points of core units (which includes a compulsory internship unit SIT306 IT Internship or STP301 Industry Based Learning)
And one of:
A Major (6 or 7* credit points) and 2 elective units (2 credit points)
A Minor (4 credit points) and 4 elective units (4 credit points)
Two Minors (8 credit points)
Completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit)
Completion of SIT010 Safety Induction Program (0-credit point compulsory unit)
Completion of STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit)
level 1 - maximum of 10 credit points
levels 2 and 3 - minimum of 14 credit points over both levels
* Game Design and Development major
Career outcomes:
You’ll be ready for employment in organisations engaged in:
artificial intelligence and machine learning
robotics application development
technology innovation.
You’ll graduate with career options such as:
innovation lead
data scientist
software developer
database specialist
technology consultant
software analyst
solutions architect
project manager.
As a computer science graduate, you’ll enter one of the most exciting and dynamic industries, with opportunities in areas such as:
cognitive computing and intelligent systems
robotics and autonomous systems
emerging technologies.
As your experience develops, you will also be well prepared to progress into project management positions.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
10 July 2023
Deakin University
Melbourne Burwood Campus,
221 Burwood Highway,
BURWOOD,
Victoria,
3125, MELBOURNE, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
10 July 2023
Students must have qualification most relevant to your secondary school studies.
The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate-entry university programs in Australia.
International students who completed an Australian Year 12 in Australia or overseas should apply for undergraduate courses through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), as well as directly to Deakin through Study Link Connect – Deakin University's International Student Application Service.
English language requirement:
IELTS - Overall 6 No band lower than 6
TOEFL IBT - 69 Writing 21
C1 PROFICIENCY and C2 PROFICIENCY- 169 No band less than 169
PTE - 50 No less than 50 in each skill
OET - Overall C
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Deakin University is a young and dynamic university, offering world-class degrees, excellent employment rates and an experience that students love.
