UndergraduateComputer Science
Bachelor of Computer Science
Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Computer Science at Edith Cowan University introduces programming principles, systems analysis and computer security in the first year, then moves into advanced topics such as artificial intelligence, with a major in cyber security or software engineering in the final two years. Students undertake complex computer science projects both independently and in teams, graduating with in-demand technical skills for careers across the computing and technology industries.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Semester 1Year 1: The Computing Professional, Programming Principles, Digital Technologies, Systems Analysis
- Semester 1Applied Communications, Cyber Security, Mathematics for Computing, Database Systems (Semester 2). Year 2: Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming with C++, plus two major units
- Semester 1Artificial Intelligence Techniques, Project Methods and Professionalism, plus two major units (Semester 2). Year 3: Deep Learning, Enterprise and Cloud Infrastructure, plus two major units
- a capstone Applied Project plus two major units, or a 60 credit point Professional Placement in Computing and Security for approved Work Integrated Learning students (Semester 2). Majors available: Cyber Security, Data Science, Software Engineering. Accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Total: 3 years full time or part time equivalent, on campus at Joondalup, Sri Lanka or online
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
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published where applicable, or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: AQF Certificate IV, 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider or equivalent, an Undergraduate Certificate, the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test, a University Preparation Course, the Indigenous University Orientation Course, or the Experience Based Entry Scheme. For international students, requirements include secondary school results.
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