Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional)

• Domestic applicants — General requirement: Must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent qualification.
• English prerequisite (VCE): A study score of at least 25 in English (other than EAL); OR a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL); or equivalent studies.
• Mathematics prerequisite (VCE): A study score of at least 20 in one of: Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, or Maths: Specialist Mathematics (VCE Units 3 and 4).
• ATAR (recent secondary applicants): Entry is competitive; applicants ranked on ATAR plus any adjustment factors. Indicative entry score: ATAR 90.55 (lowest selection rank including adjustments).
• Adjustment factors — Subject adjustments: A study score of 25 in any Information Technology, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study; overall maximum of 8 points.
• Adjustment factors — Regional/SES: RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from low socio-economic status areas (determined by ABS SEIFA Index of Education and Occupation).
• Adjustment factors — Maximum: Up to 28 aggregate adjustment points total (equity access schemes and/or subject adjustments).
• Gender equity adjustment: This program has been recognised as under-represented by female applicants; additional adjustment factors may apply to those applying to category 1 of the Special Entry Access Scheme or RMIT access application.
• School Network Access Program (SNAP): Available only to applicants currently studying Year 12 at a SNAP partner school.
• Elite Athlete and Performer Program: Available to eligible elite and emerging athletes and performers.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: The Indigenous Access Program supports applications through an informal interview process via the Ngarara Willim Centre; additional consideration given for relevant life, work, education or training experience.
• Applicants with VET study: Ranked on highest completed VET qualification. Selection ranks: Advanced Diploma = 81; Diploma = 72; Certificate IV = 54.
• Applicants with Higher Education study: Ranked on GPA; must have satisfactorily completed at least four graded courses (subjects) (0.5 EFTSL) at Australian undergraduate level or overseas equivalent; previous fail grades in similar courses may affect eligibility.
• Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT): Applicants with VET or Work and Life Experience may satisfy academic requirements via STAT multiple choice; score converted to equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked. STAT results valid for 2 years prior to commencement. Eligibility: must be 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year of study commencement, and not enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years.
• Work and Life Experience applicants: Must have completed VCE or equivalent and meet prerequisites; work and life experience does not provide additional consideration; may satisfy academic requirements via STAT multiple choice.
• Personal statement: Required if excluded from a program due to academic progress or if previous fail grades exist.
• International students: Must be intending to study on a student visa. Annual tuition fee: AU$43,200 (2026). English language requirements for international students not specified in detail on this page — contact Study@RMIT for further information.
• Domestic Commonwealth Supported Place fees: Between AU$4,738 to AU$17,399 per standard full-time year depending on subject band; Computing subjects fall under the Allied Health/Computing band at AU$9,537 per standard year / AU$1,192 per standard 12 credit point course (2026).

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career New jobs are emerging with high demand for skilled computer scientists This career-focussed degree has been designed to improve your employability, providing you the skills and knowledge you will need to succeed in this rapidly growing industry. Depending on the majors, minors and subjects you choose, jobs you can get with RMIT's computer science degree include: Analyst/Programmer Software Developer Full-stack Developer ICT Security Specialist Systems Architect Computer Research Scientist. Graduates typically work for commercial organisations, software development companies, government departments, large computer organisations, and in research. Some of these organisations include Deloitte, Apple, the Bureau of Meteorology, Adobe, Telstra and ANZ. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation The Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional) is fully accredited at a Professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) for students who commenced study during the period specified on the ACS website. ACS is a signatory to the Seoul Accord, which means graduates are internationally recognised. See ACS for more information on the Accord provisions and ACS membership. <div