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.