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Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) in Computing

ProviderCurtin University
Course code: TISCCUBGEUniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · Bentley · WA

Course overview

This major is part of the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), a course designed for high performing students to pursue their interest in Science through a core of research, leadership and entrepreneurship. It provides a flexible and personalised approach to studying Computing with students able to explore the field through for-credit immersive research experiences, industry placement and/or interdisciplinary team-based projects. The major culminates in a capstone experience in which students will have the opportunity to pursue Computing projects that may be based anywhere from pure research right through to translational (entrepreneurial) science. The computing major provides a thorough coverage of modern computing, covering the core aspects of programming and the theoretical knowledge to put this into context.

Curtin's Computing course teaches Java and C and introduces other languages in specific streams. Linux is used throughout the course, with most packages used being freely available for the students to install at home. An industry-level object-oriented programming methodology is taught throughout the course. Graduates from the course will have a high level of knowledge of the processes involved in software development and maintenance. The aim of this major is to prepare the students for the areas of Information and Communications Technology stated to be most in demand and for positions that are most difficult to fill based on regular consultations with industry.

Course record

Other Information
Practical Experience / Workbased Learning: Students in this course gain extensive exposure to the practical components of computing including programming in a range of languages. Work-based learning is ensured through the requirement to engage in immersive industry and/or research experience.

Professional recognition: Graduates are eligible to apply for Professional Level accreditation of the Australian Computer Society. The Cyber Security specialisation meets the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, the Association for Computer Machinery and the Australian Computer Society standards related to data encryption, computer security protection and management. Students completing this course may qualify for the MPhil or PhD programs. Students can also enter the MSc (Computing Major) or the Predictive Analytics postgraduate program.

Internships: The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) provides opportunities through second and third year to undertake internal and external internships and immersive work experience which may be sourced by the students.
Career Opportunities
Game design, IT administration, IT analysis, programming, IT support, algorithm design, software development, cyber security or web applications development
Majors
Computing

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

36.2-38.4

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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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 students49
#2025
Higher education entry<5 · <5%
<5%
School leavers (ATAR)30 · 61.22%
61.22%
Secondary education13 · 26.53%
26.53%
Vocational pathway0 · 0%
0%
Other entry pathways0 · 0.00%
0.00%
International students<5 · <5%
<5%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • BentleyWAAugust 2026
  • BentleyWAFebruary 2026
  • BentleyWA