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4 years full-time (3 years study + 1 year industry internship) or part-time equivalent
On campus
Full-time / Part-time · Full-time 96 credit points per standard year
February 2026 | February 2027 | July 2026 | Semester 1 (Feb 2026) | Semester 1 (Feb 2027) | Semester 2 (Jul 2026)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Places. AU$43,200 (2026 annual).
Duration
Full-time 4 years or Part-time equivalent
Intakes
February
Study Mode
On-campus / Full-time or Part-time
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACS
Course Content
Programming Bootcamp (Year 1)
Six-week intensive programming bootcamp focusing on programming skills, design and implementation of small-to-medium scale software systems and software development practices and standards.
Studio Learning (Year 1)
Nine-week studio model following the bootcamp; students explore projects in groups and independently to solve real-world challenges.
Capstone Project (Year 3)
Third-year capstone project simulating an industry environment, applying skills in large-scale software application development, often tackling real-world problems with industry mentor supervision.
Industry Internship (Year 4)
One-year industry internship in a workplace setting; students develop professional and technical skills and build professional networks.
Advanced Computer Science (Major)
A career-focused major within the Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional).
Cyber Security (Major)
A career-focused major within the Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional).
Enterprise Systems Development (Major)
A career-focused major within the Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional).
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Minor)
A minor area of study within the Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional).
Blockchain Technologies (Minor)
A minor area of study within the Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional).
Cloud Computing (Minor)
A minor area of study within the Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional).
Creative Computing (Minor)
A minor area of study within the Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional).
Cyber Assurance (Minor)
A minor area of study within the Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional).
Data Science (Minor)
A minor area of study within the Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional).
Bioinformatics (Minor)
A minor area of study within the Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional).
Data Analysis (Minor)
A minor area of study within the Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional).
Common Questions
The indicative entry score (ATAR) for the Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional) is 90.55. This refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made, including consideration of any adjustments, for current and recent Year 12 applicants. Entry is competitive, and eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their ATAR plus any adjustment factors. Adjustment factors of up to 28 aggregate points may apply.
The degree takes 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent). The first year focuses on foundational computer science subjects, programming bootcamps, studios, and hackathons. Years 2 and 3 allow students to choose majors, minors, and elective subjects, culminating in a capstone project in third year. The fourth year is a one-year industry internship organised with the assistance of the School of Computing Technologies, providing workplace experience and professional networking.
Applicants must have completed VCE Units 3 and 4 (or equivalent) with: a study score of at least 25 in English (other than EAL) or at least 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL); AND a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.
For domestic Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students, the 2026 annual student contribution is between AU$4,738 and AU$17,399 depending on the subject band. Computing subjects fall under the AU$9,537 per standard year band (AU$1,192 per standard 12 credit point course). Additionally, a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) of up to AU$373 applies for 2026. For international students, the 2026 annual tuition fee is AU$43,200. HECS-HELP loans are available for eligible domestic students.
There are 3 majors: Advanced Computer Science, Cyber Security, and Enterprise Systems Development. There are 8 minors: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Blockchain Technologies, Cloud Computing, Creative Computing, Cyber Assurance, Data Science, Bioinformatics, and Data Analysis. Students can choose one or more minors or focus on individual subjects and electives that match their interests and career goals.
Yes. 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 that graduates are internationally recognised. This accreditation supports graduates seeking careers or further study both in Australia and overseas.
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