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Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

Deakin University

Australia

221 Burwood Highway BURWOOD Victoria 3125

Overview

Computer scientists are problem solvers and innovators. Throughout this specialised four-year course, you will develop the knowledge and practical skills required to design and develop innovative software solutions to address multifaceted information and technology challenges. You will have access to specialised facilities, including dedicated robotics, cyber security and augmented and virtual reality laboratories supported by experienced, industry-connected staff.

 


You’ll also have opportunities to undertake a professional placement as part of your studies, work in teams with an industry partner to tackle authentic business challenges as part of a capstone project, focus your studies towards the area that interests you most by undertaking at least one major or minor in an area of your choosing, and culminate your knowledge in your final year through completion of an honours research project.
 

Study Option

  • Tuition Fees
  • Duration208 Weeks
  • Intake08 July 2024
  • Study Typeonline
  • Campuses Deakin University
    Victoria ( Inc. Melbourne )
    221 Burwood Hwy, BURWOOD, Victoria 3125

Course Structure

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) students must complete 32 credit points comprising:

 

  • DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit point compulsory unit)
  • SIT010 Safety Induction Program (0-credit point compulsory unit)
  • STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit)
  • thirteen (13) credit points of core units
  • a three (3) credit point Computer Science capstone
  • a four (4) credit point Computer Science Research Training capstone
  • and twelve (12) credit points that can comprise of:
    • one major (totalling 6 credit points), and six open elective units (6 credit points)
    • two majors (totalling 12 credit points) OR
    • one major (totalling 6 credit points), one minor (totalling 4 credit points) and two open elective units (2 credit points) OR
    • two minors (totalling 8 credit points) and four open elective units (4 credit points) OR
    • three minors (totalling 12 credit points) OR
    • one minor (totalling 4 credit points), and eight open elective units (8 credit points)
  • no more than ten (10) credit points at level 1
  • minimum of 14 credit points over levels 2 and 3
  • level 3 - minimum of 6 credit points
  • level 7 – minimum 4 credit points of postgraduate units.

 

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

 

Career Outcomes

Skilled computer science professionals are highly sought-after across the globe. As a graduate, you will have a highly specialised skill-set that enables you to push boundaries. You may find employment in software development, software engineering, systems architecture, information security, robotics and application development or telecommunications. As your experience develops, you may progress to positions including technical lead, senior developer or project management.

 

By undertaking a focused research project in your final year of study, you’ll also acquire research skills and advanced technical expertise in your chosen topic, as well as the skills to become a creative, solutions-driven professional in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of computer science. You will also be well positioned to pursue further study including a masters by research or PhD.

Academic

Students must have qualification most relevant to your secondary school studies If you have undertaken at least one unit of higher education after secondary schooling, your selection is base

Entry 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

 

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