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Bachelor of Computer Science
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
| Campus | ATAR Cutoff | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | 55^ | Yes | External, Full-time internal, Part-time internal | Year 12, TAFE, STAT or previous tertiary study. Games Programming Major: Satisfactory performance in WACE MAT 3A/3B or 3C/3D or MAS 3A/3B or 3C/3D or equivalent. Students who do not meet this admission requirement for the major may be able to enter the Games Programming major on successful completion of MAT1163. |
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| Mount Lawley | 55^ | Yes | External, Full-time internal, Part-time internal | ||
Course Description
This course is designed to prepare students for careers in the fields of computing and software development. The program focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of computer science and students select at least one of three major streams of study: Computer Science, Games Programming, or Software Engineering.
Subjects you can Study
Computer science; Computer security; Games programming; Information technology; Software engineering
^ Shows the minimum tertiary entrance ranking needed by Australian school leavers to get into each CSP-based course. Cut-offs are not determined in advance. Course data and cut-off scores published on Hobsons Course Finder are indicative of the 2013 academic year.
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Duration
Joondalup
- External
- Full-time internal = 3 years
- Part-time internal = 6 years
Mount Lawley
- External
- Full-time internal = 3 years
- Part-time internal = 6 years
Structure
24 units, comprising 360 credit points. Students select at least 1 of 3 major streams of study: Computer Science, Games Programming, or Software Engineering. Students may also select a second major chosen from the above plus: Information Technology or Computer Security; or a Major selected from outside the School or an elective program.
Entry Requirements
Year 12, TAFE, STAT or previous tertiary study. Games Programming Major: Satisfactory performance in WACE MAT 3A/3B or 3C/3D or MAS 3A/3B or 3C/3D or equivalent. Students who do not meet this admission requirement for the major may be able to enter the Games Programming major on successful completion of MAT1163.
Study Pathways
Honours is available
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Bachelor of Computer Science at Edith Cowan University (ECU) perform?
Computing and information technology
Who is studying Computing and information technology at Edith Cowan University (ECU)
| 984 | 444 | 55% | 35% | 66% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Computing and information technology graduates from Edith Cowan University (ECU) say
Teaching quality
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Generic skills
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Overall satisfaction
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Where do Computing and information technology graduates from Edith Cowan University (ECU) go
Seeking work
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Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Life after Study
Computing and information technology
Where are graduates that studied Computing and information technology at Edith Cowan University (ECU)?
| 39% | 0% | 46% | 15% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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