Bachelor
The Bachelor of Computing Science offers a full grounding in the central disciplines of IT and Computing Science, including both theory and professional practice. Utilising a cadetship model of study, the degree builds professional aptitude and workplace experience while studying. It is aimed at student with a passion for computer science, IT and related fields who are looking toward technically oriented industry positions.
The Bachelor of Computing Science is part of the Industry Degree Academy program, which uniquely combines work and study in an integrated cadetship format where students' workplace activities are credited towards this degree. Unlike working while studying, the Bachelor of Computing Science is designed to enable employers and students to actively contribute to the learning outcomes via portfolios and industry certifications and training. As well as gaining strong technical skills and a full qualification in computing science and IT for their chosen specialisation, students also gain skills in problem-solving, teamwork, project management and communication.
Depending on the major selected, career options include software developer, systems analyst, data analyst, business analyst, IT project manager, network specialist.
Students are required to complete 144 credit points, comprising 48 credit points of Information Technology core subjects, 48 credit points of Computing Science core subjects, and an option of choosing either a major or two sub-majors, or combination of 24 credit points of electives and a sub-major.