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Qualification:
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science
Availability:
Murdoch campus (internal)
Murdoch campus (external)
Murdoch University International Study Centre (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) ['DUBAI-ISC'] (internal) (by formal agreement) (language of instruction: English)
Kaplan Higher Education Institute (Singapore) ['KAPLAN-SGP'] (internal) (by formal agreement) (language of instruction: English)
Singapore Manufacturers' Federation ['SMANUFED'] (internal) (by formal agreement) (language of instruction: English)
Duration:
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
The Computer Science major is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the theory, methods and systems used by the computing industry. Required units cover the major areas of software development, computer technology, systems applications and software engineering.
Employment Prospects:
Excellent opportunities in business, industry and government as programmers, systems analysts, database administrators, computer systems and network managers, user support officers and software engineers.
Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings:
As per normal undergraduate admission requirements.
English competence.
Internet access is required for students studying externally; exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Special Requirements:
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.
Recommended Double Majors:
Games Technology (BSc); Internet Software Development (BSc); Internetworking and Security (BSc)
Recommended Minors:
Advanced Networking; Computer Technology; Fundamentals of Networking; Internet and Multimedia Computing; Internet Computing; Network Security; Software Development
Excluded Minors:
Computer Science
Professional Recognition:
Eligible for membership of the Australian Computer Society at the Professional Level.
For more information see here
Select one Foundation Unit from the Foundation Units section in this Handbook.
ICT102 Introduction to Computer Science -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
ICT103 Introduction to Data Communications -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
ICT104 Principles of Computer Science -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
ICT106 Fundamentals of Computer Systems -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
MAS167 Computational Mathematics -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
Select from any 100-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.
Students are advised to consider using these points to meet the requirements of a second major or minor. Recommended double major(s): Games Technology (BSc); Internet Software Development (BSc); Internetworking and Security (BSc).
ICT209 Data Structures and Abstractions -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
ICT218 Databases -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
ICT231 Systems Analysis and Design -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-external
ICT306 Software Architectures -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
ICT310 Operating Systems and Systems Programming -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
ICT333 Information Technology Project -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
Select from any 200- to 400-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.
Students are advised to consider using these points to meet the requirements of a second major or minor. Recommended double major(s): Games Technology (BSc); Internet Software Development (BSc); Internetworking and Security (BSc).
Students should ensure they are familiar with the University's internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.
Cancellation of Courses, Minors and Units
The University reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any course, major, minor or unit if the number of students enrolled falls below limits set by the University.