UndergraduateComputer Science
Bachelor of Computer Science
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
Deakin University Bachelor of Computer Science requires 24 credit points across eight units, taken as one major plus two electives, one minor plus four electives, or two minors. Major sequences include Computational Mathematics, Data Science covering data mining, machine learning, deep learning, software architecture and scalability, natural language processing and artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things covering data capture, embedded systems, data mining and machine learning. The degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society and recognised internationally through the Seoul Accord, and includes a compulsory work placement with an approved host organisation. Applicants who do not meet the standard academic requirements may use the STAT test or be considered on work and life experience. Indicative international tuition is around A$43,600 per year. Graduates enter software, data and systems roles and can progress into project management.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
- Year 1: Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points)
- Career Tools for Employability (0 credit points)
- Computer Systems
- Discrete Mathematics
- Introduction to Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Programming
- Object-Oriented Development
- Database Fundamentals
- Linear Algebra for Data Analysis
- Computer Networks and Communication
- Year 2: Data Structures and Algorithms
- Computational Intelligence
- Advanced Algorithms
- Concurrent and Distributed Programming
- Year 3: Team Project (A) - Project Management and Practices ^ (capstone)
- IT Placements and Industry Experience ^+ (capstone)
- Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit) and
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Year 12 completion or equivalent; ATAR as per current guide
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