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Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

ProviderDeakin University
Course code: VTAC1400511601UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Computer scientists are problem solvers and innovators. Throughout this specialised four-year course, you will develop the knowledge and practical skills required to design and develop innovative software solutions to address multifaceted information and technology challenges. You will have access to specialised facilities, including dedicated robotics, cyber security and augmented and virtual reality laboratories, all supported by experienced, industry-connected staff. 
 
You will have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement as part of your studies, or work in teams with an industry partner to tackle authentic business challenges as part of a capstone project. You can also focus your studies towards the area that interests you most by undertaking at least one major or minor in an area of your choosing. In your final year, consolidate your knowledge through the completion of an honours research project. 

Course information

Entry requirements

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

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Deakin Guaranteed ATAR - Participating Course

At Deakin, we are providing lower upfront guaranteed ATARs for eligible students from under-represented cohorts, learn more at: https://www.deakin.edu.au/deakin-guaranteed-atar

Subject adjustment

A study score of 30 in any English, any Information Technology or any Mathematics equals 2 aggregate points per study.

Overall maximum of 10 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

For further information go to Deakin University SEAS information and the Deakin University website

Recent Year 12 graduates

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

VTAC Personal Statement

Please complete and submit a personal statement if you would like any of the following to be considered as part of your course application:

  • professional experience
  • community or volunteer experience
  • life experience

Suitable evidence may include supporting statement from employers, organisations, coaches and other educational institutions.

Learn more about the personal statement .

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

If you don't meet the academic entry requirements, or haven't completed Year 12, or don't hold any relevant qualifications, the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) may be an option for you to meet course entry requirements.

Weighted Average Mark ( WAM)

Successful completion of at least two bachelor level or above units (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) with a minimum of WAM of 70 or equivalent.

Applicants with VET study

Applicants with work and life experience
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6, no band below 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesViet Nam · Malaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background · Foundation background
Target levelBachelor degree · Master degree
Offer fieldsArchitecture · General English
1
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of MidwiferyBachelor degree · Nursing and Midwifery · Offshore
percentage guessPercentage 71.1%71.10 · mid band · approx. top 25-30%
2
Viet NamBachelor background
X067A - English for Academic Purposes Stream - DueliGeneral English · In Australia
ib guessIB 7.56/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%
3
Viet NamBachelor background
Master of ArchitectureMaster degree · Architecture · In Australia
ib guessIB 7.56/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.

References

Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.

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Official course pagehandbook.deakin.edu.auTuition fee sourcestudiesinaustralia.comApplication centredelta.vtac.edu.auCourse informationdeakin.edu.auhttps://www.deakin.edu.au/deakin-guaranteed-atardeakin.edu.auDeakin University SEAS informationdeakin.edu.authe Deakin University websitedeakin.edu.auLearn more about the personal statementvtac.edu.auSTAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test)stat.acer.orgChoose the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment.deakin.edu.auDeakin Cottage by the Sea Scholarshipsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auDeakin-Coventry Cotutelle - Design and impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Educationsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auHDR Scholarship - Wearable technologies in healthsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auHDR Scholarship - School Support Systemsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auAchieva course data JSONAchieva course information