Course overview

Overview

• This course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to design and develop innovative software solutions addressing multifaceted information and technology problems faced by our community, business and industry. Learn what it takes to create and integrate complex new computing technologies while exploring existing and emerging challenges. You will explore areas such as data analytics, machine learning, robotics, intelligent and autonomous systems, and telecommunications.
• Computer scientists are problem solvers and innovators, and at Deakin, you will get a competitive edge in the job market. Gain hands-on experience with current technologies and training in fundamental concepts, models and methods. Extend your skills through a work placement and develop valuable professional networks. Professional accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) means your degree will be recognised around the world.
• Want to drive change through technology?
• This course provides a combination of experiential learning and practical exposure. You'll get access to specialised labs and facilities, including dedicated laboratories for robotics, cyber security and augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR). Supported by experienced, industry-connected staff, you will gain access to state-of-the-art software and hardware throughout the course, giving you vital hands-on experience that employers demand.
• Expand your skills with our industry-based learning opportunities, including a placement unit that gives you a minimum of 100 hours of hands-on experience. Tackling the challenges of computer science in the field, you will gain practical expertise and develop valuable professional networks, ensuring you graduate job-ready.
• You will have access to our brand-new specialised capstone project and inspiring co-working space to collaborate with your teammates. During the capstone unit, you will develop solutions to real-world problems from industry and learn agile project management methods, which are widely used across the sector.

> Our past students have worked on capstone projects such as:

• medical – a mobile app that tracks pupil responses to light
• real estate – a mobile app to track your notes about properties you view
• transport – planning a bus trip with real-time data
• gaming – children’s computer game to build their resilience
• architecture – a virtual reality space to assess architecture student projects
• security – voice-activated password software
• political – a secure online voting system.

> Deakin’s teaching staff are active researchers in the field, working with groups such as the Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute. Our world-class research programs feed directly into our classrooms, meaning you will be learning at the cutting edge of industry standards.

Equip yourself with a comprehensive understanding of:

• artificial intelligence
• machine learning
• embedded devices
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• computer systems and networks
• data management and information processes
• human computer interaction
• programming and software development
• mathematical methods
• algorithm design and analysis.