Bachalor of Computer Science
Duration:
3 years full-time
Intakes:
- March
- July
Required Score:
- 6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Overall score of 50 with no communicative skill score less than 50
About the Bachelor of Computer Science
Gain the technical skills to adapt to emerging technologies across an increasingly digital world with La Trobe’s Bachelor of Computer Science.
Get the know-how to solve real-world problems with industry-aligned learning and mentoring opportunities. Take on an industry-based or applied research project with partners like Microsoft and The Australian Ballet, or by accessing cutting-edge facilities like our Digital Innovation Hub, created in partnership with technology leaders Cisco and Optus to foster collaboration between students, researchers, business and industry.
By studying La Trobe’s Bachelor of Computer Science, you will:
- explore essential skills in programming, mobile app development, logic and data structures, systems analysis and design, computer architecture and databases
- learn full-stack web development, including front-end and software development using the latest applications
- choose from majors in artificial intelligence, cloud analytics, data science and software engineering
- enhance your career prospects with transferable employability skills to complement your technical skills – like project management, critical thinking, problem solving and communication
- have the opportunity to present your work and connect with prospective employers as part of La Trobe’s annual Engineering and IT Showcase
- graduate ready to apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
- explore essential skills in programming, mobile app development, logic and data structures, systems analysis and design, computer architecture and databases
- learn full-stack web development, including front-end and software development using the latest applications
- choose from majors in artificial intelligence, cloud analytics, data science and software engineering
- enhance your career prospects with transferable employability skills to complement your technical skills – like project management, critical thinking, problem solving and communication
- have the opportunity to present your work and connect with prospective employers as part of La Trobe’s annual Engineering and IT Showcase
- graduate ready to apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Bachelor of Computer Science intended learning outcomes
- Apply mathematical and statistical knowledge, logical critical thinking and programming skills to find practical and innovative solutions for industry problems
- Evaluate the suitability of ICT technologies and methodologies to develop and implement appropriate solutions
- Work effectively both autonomously and in collaboration with others to complete ICT projects to professional standards.
- Apply awareness of the ethical and cultural values to shape the complex technical and professional work of ICT professionals
- Apply well-developed programming skills to find ICT solutions for real-world problems
- Engage diverse audiences to explain and present ideas and build influential relationships.
- Apply standards, methods, tools and applications relevant to a specialist area in computer science to make appropriate decisions.
Bachelor of Computer Science career opportunities
Prepare for a rewarding career in the technology, communications, education, finance, government, healthcare or energy sectors.
Possible roles include:
- artificial intelligence or machine learning engineer
- data scientist or analyst
- cloud solutions architect
- full stack web developer or programmer
- information security analyst
- IT project manager
- mobile application developer
- network architect or engineer
- quality assurance analyst
- software engineer or developer
- systems administrator or analyst.
Scholarships Information:
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