Study Mode |
FULL TIME |
Level |
UNDER-GRADUATE |
Duration |
3 years |
Intake |
March August |
Tution Fees |
N/A |
We believe a modern approach to the analysis, design and implementation of large-scale systems is essential for a career in software development. That’s why we offer computer science at Swinburne.
We offer a focus on application development involving mobile devices and web-based systems, with an emphasis on the design and implementation of effective human–computer interfaces. It’s just a matter of choosing the specialisation that suits your future: cybersecurity, internet of things or software development.
The Bachelor of Computer Science involves the use of the most up-to-date technology and methods, and includes a major emphasis on software development. The course is oriented towards applications in areas such as defence, aerospace and medicine, where complex software plays a major role and often of a safety-critical nature; as well as in businesses that require extensive computer support, such as banking and manufacturing.
SUBJECTS
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
For the completion of the Bachelor of Computer Science, students are required to complete a total of 24 units (300 credit points) consisting of:
8 units (100 credit points)
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Programming | COS10009 | 12.5 |
| Creating Web Applications | COS10011 | 12.5 |
| Computer and Logic Essentials | COS10003 | 12.5 |
| Network and Switching | TNE10006 | 12.5 |
| Fundamentals of Data Management | COS20015 | 12.5 |
| Software Engineering Project A | SWE40001 | 12.5 |
| Professional Issues in IT | ICT30005 | 12.5 |
| Software Engineering Project B | SWE40002 | 12.5 |
8 units (100 credit points)
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Object-oriented Programming | COS20007 | 12.5 |
| User Centered Design | COS20001 | 12.5 |
| Development Project 1 – Tools and Practices | SWE20001 | 12.5 |
| Software Development for Mobile Devices | COS30017 | 12.5 |
| Data Structure and Patterns | COS30008 | 12.5 |
| Software Testing and Reliability | SWE30009 | 12.5 |
| IoT Programming | SWE30011 | 12.5 |
| Creating Secure and Scalable Software | COS30041 | 12.5 |
8 units (100 credit points)
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Software Development | SWE20004 | 12.5 |
| IT Security | COS30015 | 12.5 |
| Network Routing Principles | TNE20002 | 12.5 |
| eForensic Fundamentals | ICT30010 | 12.5 |
| Information Systems Risk and Security | INF30020 | 12.5 |
| Development Project 1 – Tools and Practices | SWE20001 | 12.5 |
| Secure Remote Access Networks | TNE30012 | 12.5 |
| Network Security & Resilience | TNE30009 | 12.5 |
8 units (100 credit points)
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Object-oriented Programming | COS20007 | 12.5 |
| IT Security | COS30015 | 12.5 |
| Foundations of Statistics | STA10003 | 12.5 |
| Cloud Computing Architecture | COS20019 | 12.5 |
| Software Development for Mobile Devices | COS30017 | 12.5 |
| Development Project 1 – Tools and Practices | SWE20001 | 12.5 |
| IoT Programming | SWE30011 | 12.5 |
| IoT Launcher Project | SWE30012 | 12.5 |
8 units (100 credit points)
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Object-oriented Programming | COS20007 | 12.5 |
| Introduction to Data Science | COS10022 | 12.5 |
| Development Project 1 – Tools and Practices | SWE20001 | 12.5 |
| Foundations of Statistic | STA10003 | 12.5 |
| Data Structure and Patterns | COS30008 | 12.5 |
| Big Data Architecture and Application | COS20028 | 12.5 |
| Data Visualisation | COS30045 | 12.5 |
| Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | COS30019 | 12.5 |
8 units (100 credit points)
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Object-oriented Programming | COS20007 | 12.5 |
| User Centered Design | COS20001 | 12.5 |
| Information Technology Project Management | INF30029 | 12.5 |
| Intelligent Systems | COS30018 | 12.5 |
| Data Structure and Patterns | COS30008 | 12.5 |
| Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | COS30019 | 12.5 |
| Fundamentals of Natural Language Processing | COS30081 | 12.5 |
| Applied Machine Learning | COS30082 | 12.5 |
8 units (100 credit points)
Minor: Big Data Analytics
4 units (50 credit points)
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Data Science | COS10081 | 12.5 |
| Applied Analytics in Business | COS10082 | 12.5 |
| Advanced Data Analytics | COS20083 | 12.5 |
| Big Data Architecture and Application | COS20085 | 12.5 |
8 units (100 credit points)
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Innovation Cultures | MDA10006 | 12.5 |
| Professional Communication Practice | COM10007 | 12.5 |
| Digital Communities | MDA20009 | 12.5 |
| Networked Selves | MDA20003 | 12.5 |
| Sports /Advertising / Media | MDA20011 | 12.5 |
| New Media & Everyday Life | MDA30014 | 12.5 |
| Media & Communications Project B* | MDA30007 | 12.5 |
| Researching Social Media Publics | MDA30012 | 12.5 |
CAREER PROSPCETS
Graduates typically find employment in organisations engaged in medium- to large-scale software development. Initially graduates are usually employed in technical areas such as programming and systems analysis and design, internet systems development. They are well-prepared for progression into project leadership and management positions as their experience develops.
ENTRY REQUIREMETS
| Program | Other Business major | Accounting Accounting & Finance Finance |
Design | Engineering | Bachelor of Information & Communication Technology | Computer Science | Science |
| Pre-requisite | MA* or AM | MA# or AM | Preferably any art, design or media subject | AM+PHY/CH | MA# or AM | MA^ or AM | MA** +PHY/BIO/CH |
| STPM | 2Ps | 2Ps (GP2.33) | 2Ps | 2Ps | 2Ps | 2Ps | 2Ps |
| UEC | 5Bs | 5Bs inclusive of pre-req | 5Bs | 5Bs inclusive of pre-req | 5Bs inclusive of pre-req | 5Bs inclusive of pre-req | 5Bs inclusive of pre-req |
| ‘A’ Levels incorporating Cambridge, CGE, UK, Malaysia, Singapore, & UK – Min 3 ‘A’ Level passes required | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) | 60 | 60 | 70 | 75 | 60 | 70 | 70 |
| Australian Foundation (min overall %) | 65% | 65% | 65% | 65% | 65% | 65% | 65% |
| Bangladesh Higher School Certificate | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| China Gao San | 70% | 70% | 80% | 85% | 70% | 80% | 80% |
| GCC Thanawiya Amma + 1st year bachelor program | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Middle East AL – Thanawaya (Kuwait, Oman, UAE & Saudi Arabia) | 50% | 50% | 50% | 60% | 50% | 60% | 60% |
| Indian and Pakistan Year 12 | 65% | 65% | 65% | 65% | 65% | 65% | 65% |
| Indonesian SMA III | 74% | 74% | 74% | 74% | 74% | 74% | 74% |
| Iran High School Diploma plus pre-university degree (1 year) | 65% | 65% | 65% | 65% | 65% | 65% | 65% |
| International Baccalaureate IB Diploma (out of 6 subjects) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Kenya KCSE | C+ | C+ | C+ | C+ | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Ontario CPU | 60% | 60% | 70% | 70% | 60% | 70% | 70% |
| Sri Lankan A Levels | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Vietnam Senior High School Year 12 | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Each Swinburne course has a minimum English language requirement for entry.
| English Language qualification | Foundation | Diploma (2.5 year post SPM) | Undergraduate (all other majors) |
Undergraduate (major: Accounting | Accounting & Finance |
Postgraduate: MBA(I), MCM | Postgraduate: Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma (TESOL) | Postgraduate: MA (TESOL) |
| IELTS | 5.5 (no individual band below 5.0) | 5.0 (no individual band below 5.0) | 6.0 (no individual band below 6.0) | 6.0 (no individual band below 6.0) | 6.5 (no individual band below 6.0) | 6.5 (no individual band below 6.0) | 6.5 (no individual band below 6.0) |
| TOEFL (Internet based)a | 65 | 60 | 75 (Reading no less than 18, Writing no less than 20) | 75 (Reading no less than 18, Writing no less than 20) | 79 (Reading no less than 18, Writing no less than 20) | 79 (Reading no less than 20, Writing no less than 18) | 79 (Reading no less than 18, Writing no less than 20) |
| SPM | C | C | B* | – | – | – | |
| UEC | B4 | B4 | B3* and B4* | – | – | – | |
| 1119 | C | C | B* | – | – | – | |
| MUET | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | – | – | |
| GCE ‘O’ Level** | C | C | B* | B* | – | – | |
| GCE ‘A’ Level and AS Level# | C | C | C | C | – | – | |
| International Baccalaureate | Minimum of 4 in English A1 or A2 (Higher and Standard Levels) or Minimum of 5 in English B (Higher Level) |
– | – | ||||
| Common European Framework | B1 | B1 | B2 | B2 | B2 | B3 | B3 |
| C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English Advanced: CAE) |
154, no band less than 154 | 154, no band less than 154 | 169, no band less than 169 | 169, no band less than 169 | 176, no band less than 169 | 176, no band less than 169 | 185, no band less than 176 |
| PTE Academic | 36 with no communicative skill score less than 36 |
36 with no communicative skill score less than 36 |
50 with no communicative skill score less than 50 | 50 with no communicative skill score less than 50 | 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50 | 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50 | 66 with no communicative skill score les |
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