OVERVIEW
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 Placement and Industry Experience)
- And one of:
- A Major (6 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 DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (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
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
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 will 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.
