Overview

Overview

Ranked Number 1 for Computer Science in Queensland for the last five years.*

• Computer Science is a rapidly evolving field that is becoming more integral to every facet of society. This program equips you with foundational principles of computer science and practical software development skills across various platforms and applications.
• You will have the choice of studying topics such as Programming Languages, Distributed Computing, Computer Architectures, Algorithms and Operating Systems, Machine Learning, Intelligent Systems, Robotics, Programming for Web, Mobile and Embedded Applications, Scientific Computing, Visualisation and Big Data Mining, and Analytics. You can choose between one of two majors and also select from a range of elective courses. In the last year of your studies, you will 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.
• The integrated research component will enable you to apply your knowledge to cutting edge research areas and create a pathway towards a career in research development. You will be eligible to apply for a PhD program directly after being awarded this degree.

* Tied ranking, 2023 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects

Program accreditation

> Accreditation will be sought from the Australian Computer Society.

Professional recognition

> It is expected that graduates will be eligible to apply to join the Australian Computer Society (ACS), and the program has been designed to specifically meet level 1 accreditation. Students and graduates can also join the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Attendance information

> This program is offered via full-time, on-campus and in-person mode. To be classed as full-time, students must enrol in at least three courses per trimester.

Industry experience

> Students will gain direct industry experience through the completion of the core 20 credit point Work Integrated Learning course.

My career opportunities

> This program prepares students for careers as a software developer, computer programmer, web and mobile applications developer, data scientist, systems analyst, computer games programmer, software systems architect and computer scientist.