Bachelor of Computing at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia

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Bachelor of Computing

Course Code: I057

Campus Availability	Study Mode	Study Level	Duration
Hawthorn	Full-time	Undergraduate	Three years full-time. An optional and additional year of Industry-Based Learning (IBL) is also available Students holding an international student visa are not eligible for the optional Industry-Based Learning year. Students entering the program with prior TAFE qualifications will receive credit allowing completion of the course in either 18 months or two years.

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About the Course

Course Description:

This program is available for students commencing in 2009.

Note to current students: if you enrolled in I052 Bachelor of Computing prior to 2009, please refer to the Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies re-enrolment website for information regarding its course structure.

The Bachelor of Computing program is a three year course of study that combines studies in software development, business information systems and computer networks. The program has a flexible structure allowing students to choose from a number of computing majors, co-majors, minors and advanced minors. Computing majors are available in the areas of Software Technology, Business Computing, Network Design and Security, Multimedia and Games Development.

The course will suit those students who are seeking a general Information and Communication Technology (ICT) program with flexible outcomes, or those who have not decided which area of ICT to specialise in. Eligible students will be able to select from a range of co-majors or minors offered by diverse faculties of the university and approved advanced minors offered by the Faculty of Information and Communication and Technologies.

The flexibility of this undergraduate course provides enhanced credit arrangements for students articulating from TAFE diplomas. Special arrangements for students with a TAFE diploma or advanced diploma may be found on the Swinburne Credit Transfer Database.

Students who achieve satisfactory results during the course may apply to undertake an additional year of study, enabling them to graduate with an honours degree.

Aims & Objectives:

Graduates of this course will possess:

the skills necessary for working in a software development team on a small scale project.
an understanding of the process of software development.
skills in requirements analysis, systems analysis and design.
skills in developing software in Java or VB .NET.
the communication and management skills required to manage projects successfully.
an understanding of the social, legal and ethical issues confronting the information and communication technology professional.
knowledge of and experience in database, data communications and information systems.

Course Structure:

According to the following rules, students complete at least 300 credit points made up of one of the following Computing majors (16 units = 200 credit points):

Software Technology
Business Computing
Network Design and Security
Multimedia and Games Development

Any combination of co-major, minors, advanced minors and electives to a total of 100 credit points (any discipline including advanced ICT minors).

Generic Skills Studies (Completion of HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum)

Notes:
A unit can only be counted once as part of a major or minor. Where there is an overlap of units student will be required to select an alternative unit in the relevant cognate area.

Students are not permitted to enrol in units where they have completed other units that are deemed to be equivalent. Equivalent units cannot both be used for credit.

ICT Co-majors, Minors and Advanced Minors:

Co-majors (100 credit points):

Minors (50 credit points):

Advanced Minors (50 credit points):

Electives Plus sequences are available in all Swinburne degree programs subject to timetabling constraints, with the exception of double degree programs, specialist double major degrees, and where entry has been approved with advanced standing.
www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/professionallearning/electivesplus.html

Units of Study:

Course Features

Industry-Based Learning:

Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl

Please note the optional year of Industry-Based Learning in Australia is currently not available to international students.

Honours:

An honours program at Swinburne provides students, who have a demonstrated academic ability, with an opportunity to pursue their undergraduate studies to an advanced level: to deepen their intellectual understanding in their major area of study; and to develop their research skills. For further information, contact the Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies or visit http://courses.swinburne.edu.au/Admin/courses/www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/courses/undergrad/honours.html

Education Abroad:

Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

Employment Outcomes

Career Opportunities:

There are a large number of job roles available for those with software development qualifications and experience including enterprise systems application developer, quality assurance analyst, project manager, multimedia developer, systems architect, business requirements analyst, technical writer, application integration specialist, user interface analyst, contract manager, data warehouse architect, data mining specialist and help desk manager.

Professional recognition:

This course is acknowledged as being at the Professional Level (the highest level) with the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The program has been externally vetted by ACS, ensuring it meets the highest standard of the profession and of industry.

Graduate Attributes:

Swinburne expects that its graduates:

are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community.
are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas.
operate effectively in work and community situations.
are adaptable and manage change.
are aware of environments in which they will be contributing.

How To Apply

Entry Requirements:

Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.

2009 VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 & 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and Units 1 and 2 - Mathematics (any).

Students admitted to the degree with a TAFE diploma or advanced diploma in IT may be granted advanced standing for previous studies. Credit transfer arrangements for this program will be placed on the Swinburne Credit Transfer Database.

Students admitted to the degree may be granted exemptions for previous studies on a case-by-case basis. All applications for subject exemptions should be submitted in writing at the time of enrolment to the Program Administrator. Each application is considered by the Program Coordinator, who makes recommendations to the Faculty Academic Committee for approval.

ENTER:

2008 Round 1 Clearly-in ENTER: 70.65 (CSP)

Credit Transfer:

Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’ at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways/

Pathways (articulation):

An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted.

For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide at: www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways

Recognition of Prior Learning:

Recognition of Prior Learing (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

Further details for students considering higher education courses: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ind3.htm

Course Fees:

Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate students Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa are classified as domestic students. All other students are considered international students.

HELP
The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. HELP consists of:

HECS-HELP (previously HECS) – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students. It provides students with a loan to cover their student contribution amount. Students are eligible for a 20% discount if they choose to pay all, or at least $500, of their student contribution up-front.
FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $81,600 from 1 January 2008). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year.
OS-HELP – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students, who wish to study overseas, with a loan to cover expenses such as accommodation and travel.

Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount.

For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/

Scholarships:

This course is also offered through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. Successful applicants are awarded HECS waiver scholarships and will be funded for the duration of their course. For further information visit the website at: www.swin.edu.au/hed/scholarships

Application Procedure:

Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

VTAC code: 34171 (CSP), 34173 (Int. Fee)

For further information, visit the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au

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Further information:

Tel: 1300 368 777
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
Submit an Online Enquiry

Website: www.swinburne.edu.au/ict