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Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Murdoch University
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
| Campus | ATAR Cutoff | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | |
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| Murdoch | 60^ | Yes | External, Full-time internal, Part-time internal | Year 12 or equivalent; selection via ATAR; or mature age entry; or STAT; or TAFE Certificate IV or higher; English language competency |
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Course Description
The course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the theory, methods and systems used by the computing industry. Students can elect to specialise their studies in one or more of the following areas: Computer Science, Games Software Design and Production; Games Technology or Internet Software Development.
Subjects you can Study
Computer science
^ 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
Murdoch
- External
- Full-time internal = 3 years
- Part-time internal = 6 years
Structure
Depending on the major(s) chosen, required units will cover the main areas of software development, computer technology, systems applications, gaming, and software engineering. Students can also study a second major or minor from across the University as part of their course.
Entry Requirements
Year 12 or equivalent; selection via ATAR; or mature age entry; or STAT; or TAFE Certificate IV or higher; English language competency
Study Pathways
An Honours year is available for suitable applicants.
Comments
There may be a reduction in choice of units if completing this course in the external mode. Individual units may require access to specific nominated software.
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Bachelor of Science - Computer Science at Murdoch University perform?
Computing and information technology
Who is studying Computing and information technology at Murdoch University
| 691 | 267 | 42% | 36% | 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 Murdoch University say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Computing and information technology graduates from Murdoch University go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
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 Murdoch University?
| 22% | 17% | 56% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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