Computer Scientists work on challenging, complex problems. They develop the foundation of new software technologies, both theoretical and practical. Computer science is fundamental to the newest trends in computing. Including machine learning, autonomous systems, cybersecurity and virtual reality.

These trends are part of everyday technologies. This includes smart phones, online shopping, navigation, social media, games and smart appliances.

This degree produces innovative and resourceful computer scientists who can solve complex problems. They work in fields like AI, robotics, graphics, digital forensics, web development and security.

With this degree, you could develop sophisticated systems to support access to education. Or develop virtual reality programs to help people recover from post-traumatic stress. Or fight diseases by discovering biomarkers that allow early diagnosis.

Students are able to specialise in their degree by choosing one of the three majors in which they will study a special suite of courses.

Each of the majors will further develop in-depth technical knowledge and skills in that field of computing and prepare them to work effectively in that area. The available majors are:

• Computer Systems and Robotics
• Cyber Security
• Software Development

Core:

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

• Algorithms
• Computing Fundamentals
• Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part A
• Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part B
• Data Structures
• Database and Information Management
• Discrete Mathematics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1
• Network and Distributed Computing
• Object Oriented Programming
• Operating Systems
• Professional Practice in IT
• System and Network Security
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Theory of Computation
• Web Technologies

These are courses currently available in "Core", for full requirements and availability always refer to the handbook.

2024 Program Handbook:

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Computer science is a high-growth industry with lots of available roles, but there are so many jobs that haven’t even been invented yet! Opportunities exist all over the world in almost every industry from IT to business, education, health, manufacturing, defence and many more.

Some typical positions include:

• Full Stack Developer
• Computer Software Program Manager
• Games Developer
• Business Intelligence Director
• Cyber Security Advisor
• Security Architect.

Once you graduate, some additional roles might include:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Specialist
• Information Security Analyst
• Process Automation Specialist
• Digital Transformation Specialist.

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC).

TOEFL paper-based test score of 500; TOEFL internet based score of 60;

IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0; PTE GSE score of 50;

Cambridge English: Advanced score of 52.