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Bachelor of Information Technology in Computer Science

ProviderMurdoch University
Course code: TISCMUSCSUniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyData JSON
AttendanceOn campus · External
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · South Street · WA

Course overview

Organisations in every industry rely on computers, so as a computer scientist it could be up to you to help develop effective solutions, which could positively benefit the world around us.
In this degree, you’ll explore the theory, methods and systems used by the computing industry. By developing the skills and knowledge you need to design and develop revolutionary ideas, you’ll create concepts and technologies that can change the world.

Learning about algorithms, software design and implementation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and computer systems and development will give you the unique ability to create and apply computer and software systems to solve real-world problems.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Programmer/software developer, systems analyst, software architect, computer systems and network manager, data scientist
Other Information

Professional registration

This course is accredited at the professional level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Other criteria that apply to this course

This course requires students to have access to specific nominated software throughout the course.
Majors
Algorithms, Software Design and Implementation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Technology, Computer Systems, Systems Development

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

  • All applicants Admissions requirements can be found at the Computer Science page. Further information on Admissions pathways for Murdoch can be found in the Admission Pathways Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study Completed VET qualification of Certificate IV or above. Applicants with work and life experience STAT is accepted for entry. Elements considered: Written English and either Verbal or Quantitative. Mature Age Pathway - An interview and portfolio submission is available to applicants who do not meet Entry Requirements through previous study but who feel they have relevant work and life experience.
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, 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 students842
#2023
Higher education entry231 · 27.43%
27.43%
School leavers (ATAR)307 · 36.46%
36.46%
Secondary education42 · 4.99%
4.99%
Vocational pathway78 · 9.26%
9.26%
Other entry pathways59 · 7.01%
7.01%
International students125 · 14.85%
14.85%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • South StreetWAAugust 2026
  • South StreetWAFebruary 2026
  • South StreetWA