Bachelor of Computer Science
Program code
1534
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
3 years full-time
6 years part-time (online only)
Credit points
240
Indicative fee
$38,000.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
About this program
Ranked No. 1 in QLD for Computer Science*, for the last five years.
Shape the digital future with a career in Computer Science, a rapidly evolving field that increasingly impacts our everyday lives. This program covers core principles of computer science and practical software development skills across various platforms. You'll gain the versatility to excel in a fast-changing tech landscape and bring your creative ideas to life in growth areas like Artificial Intelligence. You will have the choice of studying topics such as:
· Programming Languages,
· Distributed Computing,
· Computer Architectures,
· Algorithms and Operating Systems,
· Machine Learning,
· Intelligent Systems,
· Robotics,
· Programming for Web,
· Mobile and Embedded Applications,
· Scientific Computing,
· Visualisation and Big Data Mining, and
· Analytics.
You can choose between the two majors listed below, plus select a range of elective courses to tailor your degree to your areas of interest. In the last year of your studies, you will complete a practical project for industry or research placement, providing first-hand experience of the knowledge, skills and attributes required to succeed in full-time employment.
You will gain skills in communication, leadership, innovative thinking and ethical practice. You'll also have the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial thinking through Griffith's business accelerator, giving you the skills to create your own start-up.
As a Bachelor of Computer Science student, you may also have the opportunity to unleash your creativity in our App Factory studio and work on software solutions for real clients, while receiving expert guidance and getting paid to learn professional work skills. From mobile app development to machine learning, App Factory can help set you up for the future. Find out more.
* Tied ranking, 2023 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
Majors
Students of this degree may choose to specialise in one or both of the below majors:
¿ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
¿ Algorithms and Computing
Attendance information
This program is offered via full-time, part-time, on-campus, in-person and online mode. To be classed as full-time, students must enrol in at least three courses per trimester.
Work-integrated learning
You¿ll complete a 20 credit point Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course in your final year. WIL has been designed to integrate students into the workplace through the completion of an industry-based work project, which is designed to benefit both the student and the industry partner. WIL can be taken as either a Placement or team-based project. With placement, students are placed with an industry partner where students attend their placement 2 days a week to produce the deliverable(s) for that organisation. With a team project, you¿ll be assigned into a team to work on a project for an industry partner. With either choice, your placement or team project will act as a vehicle to apply what you have learned in your program and deliver valuable direct industry experience.
As a Bachelor of Computer Science student, you can unleash your creativity in our App Factory studio and work on software solutions for real clients, while receiving expert guidance and getting paid to learn professional work skills. From mobile app development to machine learning, App Factory will set you up for the future. Find out more.
Industry experience
Students will gain direct industry experience through the completion of the core 20 credit point Work Integrated Learning course in their capstone year.
My career opportunities
This program prepares students for possible careers opportunities such as software engineer, computer programmer, web and mobile applications developer, data analyst and engineer, systems analyst and architect, computer games programmer, games developer, software systems architect, cyber security engineer and computer scientist researcher.
Program accreditation
The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
Professional recognition
It is expected that graduates will be eligible to apply to join the Australian Computer Society (ACS), and the program has been designed to specifically meet level 1 accreditation. Students and graduates can also join the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
International students
An International student is one who is not:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
- a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
- a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- An International student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Bachelor of Computer Science (1534)
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Changing programs
If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Permanent resident status
If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.
The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Fees and Charges Procedure.
If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
Further information
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- 3.6 - Fees for International Students
- 3.9 - Administrative and Miscellaneous Charges
- Cost of studying in Australia