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Bachelor of Computer Science for 2010

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Course overview

Computer science is concerned with the science of computing, the scientific design and use of computer hardware and software in all these areas. Computer science is a broad discipline, encompassing software design and programming, the actual computing machinery, the theoretical foundations, and all of the applications of computing which pervade our modern society. This course provides an in-depth study of computing with an emphasis on the software, hardware and theory of computation to solve commercial, scientific and technical problems. It also explores software design and programming, computer hardware, the theoretical foundations of computing and its present and potential applications. Students become highly skilled in the core areas of programming and software development, algorithms and data structures, and computer systems including operating systems and computer networks. Computer science electives include artificial intelligence, graphics and image processing, internet and multimedia programming and digital systems. They can also choose electives from other areas of computing, such as business information systems, and non-computing disciplines, such as accounting, mathematics, a branch of science or a language. During the course, students must also undertake a substantial project work involving the development of a realistic software or hardware system. High achieving local students may apply to receive a $15,000 Industry-Based Learning (IBL) scholarship and experience a 22-week industry placement during the third year of the degree.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Career outlook

Graduates are in demand and may gain employment in a wide variety of roles such as software engineers, systems analysts, technology consultants, and algorithm designers. Successful graduates often perform research and development in exciting areas such as artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, networking and cryptography, computer games, multimedia, and robotics.

Double degree options

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type

Note: requirements for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time
Intakes First semester, second semester First semester, second semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time 3 years
Credit points 144 total for course 144 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$6,800 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$25,800 AUD
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Entry requirements and applications - international students
CRICOS code Not applicable 030782E
Monash course code 2380 2380
Faculty Faculty of Information Technology Faculty of Information Technology
Contact Visit the Faculty of IT website at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/apply or email admissions@infotech.monash.edu.au Malaysia Student Enquiries
Telephone: +60 3 5514 6000
Email: info@monash.edu.my
International Student Enquiries
Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852
Email: study@monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Australian: Graduates of the course are eligible for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.

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