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Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

I045  071893C



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Fee*
3 Year/s Hawthorn (Semester 1) A$20,600 (annual for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

The computer science professional major combines studies in general computing such as software development, databases, data communications and software engineering with specialist studies in scientific computing. This practical program emphasises problem-solving. You will gain a deep understanding of both the theory and practice of computing to enable you to develop innovative solutions to complex ICT problems such as visualisation, data management, simulation and systems modelling.

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Key learning outcomes expected from a professional major in Computer Science include:
  • Ability to design, program and test complex computer algorithms
  • Ability to design, build and test complex user interfaces, databases and networked applications
  • Ability to critically evaluate software user interfaces, correctness, performance and other characteristics, and to analyse algorithms for complexity, computability, time and memory performance
  • Ability to select and use appropriate computer languages, hardware platforms, network configurations, database systems, algorithms and other software APIs to solve complex software-related problems in a variety of problem domains.

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The Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) has a flexible structure. Students must complete 300 credit points comprised of a Professional Major in Computer Science (16 units of study or 200 credit points) and a Co-Major (8 units of study) or two Minors from a range of disciplines. 
 
Four units will generally be taken each semester. Total student contact hours, including lectures, classes, tutorials and laboratory sessions, will normally be between 15-20 hours per week during the academic semesters.  
 
Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)
In addition to the above, all Swinburne undergraduate students must complete a compulsory unit of study, Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.

Careers in the Curriculum has been developed by Swinburne Careers and Employment who provide advice and feedback on completing job applications and undergoing interviews, directed at obtaining graduate employment. Careers in the Curriculum is a one semester compulsory unit usually undertaken in second year.

Students will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' employability skills.

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Computer Science Professional Major
 
ICT Co-Majors
Business Computing
 
 
Recommended Study Sequence
 
Stage 1
 
Stage 2
Semester 1
Co-Major/Minor
Co-Major/Minor
 
Semester 2
Co-Major/Minor
Co-Major/Minor
 
Stage 3
Semester 1
Co-Major/Minor
Co-Major/Minor
 
Semester 2
Co-Major/Minor
Co-Major/Minor

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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.

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Graduates will find employment in organisations engaged in medium- to large-scale software development projects in areas such as defence, aerospace and medicine, where complex software plays a major role, as well as in manufacturing industry. Graduates are often initially employed in technical areas such as programming and systems analysis and design, and progress into project leadership and management positions as their experience develops.

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The Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) is accredited at Professional Level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level  certificate at the undergraduate level (EAP 5: UG-65% ); OR, Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

 

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Successful completion of an appropriate Year 12 qualification or equivalent including Advanced Mathematics.
 
Note: Advanced Mathematics studies must be equivalent to the Year 12 VCE Advanced Maths subject that includes topics in coordinate geometry, circular (trigonometric) functions, calculus, algebra, statistics and probability; and Specialist Maths studies must be equivalent to the Year 12 VCE Specialist Maths subject that includes topics in coordinate geometry, circular (trigonometric) functions, calculus, algebra, vectors, complex numbers and mechanics.

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To assess eligibility for entry to Swinburne, visit the Academic Entry Requirements page.

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Enquire online: www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry  
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
Phone: +613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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Visit our Meet Us page to see when we are visiting your home country (or here in Australia).

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A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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