UndergraduateComputer Science
Bachelor of Computer Science
Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Griffith University's Bachelor of Computer Science degree. This program is scheduled for delivery at the Treasury Building at our Brisbane City campus in 2027, as well as Gold Coast and Online. If the scheduled opening of Treasury Building is delayed, courses may be delivered all or in part at our other locations. Queensland's #1 university for AI research. (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025) Gain the skills to thrive in one of the world's fastest-growing industries. This degree blends deep technical knowledge with creativity, problem-solving and innovation, preparing you to make an impact in the digital world. Computer science focuses on building intelligent systems through machine learning, algorithms and advanced AI development. AI is embedded throughout your degree, so you'll not only use AI tools, but you'll gain the skills to go 'under the hood' of AI systems and understand how they're designed, built and optimised. You'll graduate from this degree ready to work with, design and adapt to the intelligent technologies shaping the future. Learn the core principles of computing, from software development to information systems, across multiple platforms and applications. Build a strong foundation in programming, algorithms, software engineering and computer systems, while exploring specialised areas such as machine learning, robotics, big data mining, analytics and visualisation, distributed computing and intelligent systems. You'll also explore the foundational concepts that underpin modern AI, such as logic, reasoning and optimisation, enabling you to develop systems that are accurate, explainable and impactful. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Computer Science Choose specialist
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
- Year 1: Professional ICT Practice
- Computer Systems and Cyber Security
- Programming Principles
- Applied Computing
- Discrete Structures
- Mathematics for Computer Science
- Year 2: Computing Algorithms
- Software Projects
- Year 3: Work Integrated Learning Part 1
- Work Integrated Learning Part 2
- Work Integrated Learning - Single Project
- Work Integrated Learning - Placement
- Plus 25 elective/flexible courses chosen from an approved list to complete the 240 credit-point program
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
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (Senior Secondary) certificate or equivalent international qualification. Assumed background knowledge: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); Any two units of English (Band 3); Mathematics Advanced (Band 3).
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