Bachelor of Computer Science

Gain the technical skills to adapt to emerging technologies across an increasingly digital world with La Trobe's Bachelor of Computer Science.

Get the know-how to solve real-world problems with industry-aligned learning and mentoring opportunities. Take on an industry-based or applied research project with partners like Microsoft and The Australian Ballet, or by accessing cutting-edge facilities like our Digital Innovation Hub, created in partnership with technology leaders Cisco and Optus to foster collaboration between students, researchers, business and industry.

By studying La Trobe's Bachelor of Computer Science, you will:

• explore essential skills in programming, mobile app development, logic and data structures, systems analysis and design, computer architecture and databases
• learn full-stack web development, including front-end and software development using the latest applications
• choose from majors in artificial intelligence, cloud analytics, data science and software engineering
• enhance your career prospects with transferable employability skills to complement your technical skills – like project management, critical thinking, problem solving and communication
• have the opportunity to present your work and connect with prospective employers as part of La Trobe's annual Engineering and IT Showcase
• graduate ready to apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics

6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Prepare for a rewarding career in the technology, communications, education, finance, government, healthcare or energy sectors.

Possible roles include:

• artificial intelligence or machine learning engineer
• data scientist or analyst
• cloud solutions architect
• full stack web developer or programmer
• information security analyst
• IT project manager
• mobile application developer
• network architect or engineer
• quality assurance analyst
• software engineer or developer
• systems administrator or analyst.