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Course Overview
Eligibility
Current or recent secondary education (Year 12 in last two years):
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Maths: General Mathematics
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent
Higher education (after secondary schooling):
Successful completion of at least two bachelor level or above units (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) with a minimum WAM of 70 or equivalent
Evidence of mathematical ability (equivalent to that of the Year 12 maths prerequisite)
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study:
Completion of a certificate IV or higher in a related discipline, OR
Completion of a diploma or higher in any discipline, OR
At least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline
Evidence of mathematical ability (equivalent to that of the Year 12 maths prerequisite)
Alternative pathway:
If you don't meet the academic entry requirements, or haven't completed Year 12, or don't hold any relevant qualifications, the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) Multiple Choice (MC) may be an option
Deakin Guaranteed ATAR of 65 for eligible students
Student access and equity ATAR of 65
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin
0 credit point compulsory unit
Career Tools for Employability
0 credit point compulsory unit
Introduction to Programming
Discrete Mathematics
Computer Systems
Introduction to Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Object-Oriented Development
Database Fundamentals
Computer Networks and Communication
Introduction to Mathematical Modelling
Data Structures and Algorithms
Computational Intelligence
Data Wrangling
Machine Learning
Professional Practice in Information Technology
Linear Algebra for Data Analysis
Deep Learning
Natural Language Processing
Team Project (A) - Project Management and Practices
Capstone unit
Robotics, Computer Vision and Speech Processing
Team Project (B) - Execution and Delivery
Capstone unit
IT Placements and Industry Experience
Capstone unit
Professional Practice
Capstone unit, 2 credit points
Research Techniques and Applications
Research training capstone unit, 2 credit points
Research Project
Research training capstone unit, 2 credit points
Research Project (Advanced)
Research training capstone unit, 2 credit points; entry subject to specific unit entry requirements
Common Questions
The course is 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent. To complete it, you must pass 32 credit points, including 17 credit points of core units, 3 credit points of capstone units, 4 credit points of research training capstone units, and 8 credit points of minor or elective units. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Yes, this course includes a compulsory work placement with an approved host organisation to take your learning beyond the classroom and prepare you to be work and career ready. Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units offered in this course provide you with the opportunity to develop your professional networks and work practices while completing your degree. Placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks.
If you're currently studying Year 12 or completed it in the last two years, you need Units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 25 in English EAL or at least 20 in English other than EAL, a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, or Maths: General Mathematics, and a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent.
Yes, the learning experiences and assessment activities within this course require students to have access to a range of technologies beyond a desktop computer or laptop. Students will be required to purchase minor equipment, such as small single board computers, microcontrollers and sensors. The indicative cost of this equipment for the course is AUD$500. Equipment requirements and details of suppliers will be provided on a per-unit basis.
Students can choose from the following minor sequences to focus their studies: Artificial Intelligence for Society, Cloud Technologies, Cyber Security, Cyber Security Analytics, Embedded Systems, Full Stack Development, Information Technologies, and Research. Students can undertake 2 minors (8 credit points), or 1 minor (4 credit points) and 4 credit points of open elective units.
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