Bachelor of Computer Science

Build the technical skills to design, develop and improve the digital systems that power today's world with La Trobe's Bachelor of Computer Science. In this degree, you'll gain hands-on experience in programming, algorithms, databases, networks, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI). You'll develop the skills to design, analyse and create digital solutions for complex problems across industry and society. Developed in partnership with industry leaders including Cisco, Optus and ANZ, this course combines contemporary theory with practical learning. Throughout the course, you'll work on practical, project-based learning tasks that reflect industry practice. In your final year, you'll complete a capstone project where you design and deliver a solution to a real-world problem, integrating your knowledge across software, AI and cybersecurity. You can tailor your studies by choosing majors in artificial intelligence, data science or software engineering. Open electives also give you flexibility to broaden your skills across complementary disciplines. By studying the Bachelor of Computer Science, you will learn how to: analyse complex computing problems using computational and logical thinking design and develop software solutions using contemporary programming tools and methods apply cybersecurity, networking and database principles in real-world contexts evaluate and use AI and data-driven technologies responsibly and effectively communicate technical solutions clearly to different audiences work collaboratively using industry tools and project management practices design and deliver a complete solution through a final-year capstone project The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.