OVERVIEW
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About this course
The combined Bachelor of Advanced Computing and Bachelor of Science program will develop your technical skills in computing while cultivating your expertise in scientific enquiry. Underpinned by critical analytical and leadership skills, you will be positioned to transform our world for the better.
Who is it for?
This combined degree is ideal for students looking to launch a career as leaders of innovation by combining their computing skills and scientific knowledge.
Career paths
Graduates of this course can be found in a range of careers and roles such as:
- Computer programmer
- Consulting
- Geophysicist
- Information services management
- Mathematician
- Microbiologist
- Psychologist
- Science historian
- Software engineer
- Forensics
- Medical laboratories
- Business analysis
- Museums
- Biotechnology
What you’ll study
The Bachelor of Advanced Computing/Bachelor of Science is a combined undergraduate coursework degree that will develop your technical skills in computing while cultivating your expertise in scientific enquiry. Underpinned by critical analytical and leadership skills, this course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
You will complete core units that cover the skills needed to work as a computing professional, along with a major from the Advanced Computing disciplinary pool and advanced computing elective units.
Additionally, you will complete Science degree core and a program or major from the Science disciplinary pool. You will also complete units from the Open Learning Environment and elective units as needed to meet the requirements of the course.
Why study with us?
- We're ranked 60th in the world for computer science and information systems (2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject).
- We’re ranked 29th globally for engineering and computer science (2022 Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects).
- We are a top 20 university globally (2024 QS World University Rankings)
- We’ve invested over $200m into our new engineering and technology precinct to support leading research and student learning.
- Access to more than 1200 industry, not-for-profits and government partners to gain real-world work experience before you graduate.
