Course overview
Start your career in Computer Science, a rapidly evolving field that increasingly impacts our everyday lives. The Bachelor of Computer Science covers core principles of computer science and practical software development skills across various platforms. You'll gain the versatility to excel in a fast-changing tech landscape and bring your creative ideas to life in growth areas like Artificial Intelligence. Study topics including programming languages, distributed computing, computer architectures, algorithms and operating systems, machine learning, robotics, programming, visualisation and big data and analytics. Complete a practical project for industry or research placement, providing first-hand experience of the knowledge, skills and attributes required to succeed in full-time employment. Gain skills in communication, leadership, innovative thinking and ethical practice. You'll also have the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial thinking through Griffith's business accelerator, giving you the skills to create your own start-up. You may also have the opportunity to unleash your creativity in our App Factory studio and work on software solutions for real clients, while receiving expert guidance and getting paid to learn professional work skills. For more course information, visit
Bachelor of Computer Science at GU.
Course record
Majors
Algorithms and computing; Data science and artificial intelligence.
Career Opportunities
Software engineer, computer programmer, web and mobile applications developer, data analyst and engineer, systems analyst and architect, computer games programmer, games developer, software systems architect, cyber security engineer and computer scientist researcher.
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24.4-25.2Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Student profile
Total students16
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Gold CoastQLDJuly 2026
- Gold CoastQLDMarch 2026
- Gold CoastQLD
