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Course Overview
Eligibility
Course Prerequisites:
Subject Adjustments:
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Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
Computer Systems
Core unit
Introduction to Programming
Core unit
Technology in an Indigenous Context Project
Core unit
Web Technology Project
Core unit
Networks and Switching
Core unit
Object Oriented Programming
Core unit
Computing Technology Project A
Core unit
Computing Technology Project B
Core unit
Exploring Creativity and Innovation
Bachelor of Applied Innovation unit
Fundamentals of Innovation Practice
Bachelor of Applied Innovation unit
Innovation Sandpit
Bachelor of Applied Innovation unit
Responsible Innovation Futures
Bachelor of Applied Innovation unit
Work Experience in Industry A
Optional professional work placement, 25.0 credit points
Integrated Professional Placement A - Information and Communication Technology
Optional professional work placement, 25.0 credit points
Work Experience in Industry B
Optional professional work placement
Integrated Professional Placement B - Information and Communication Technology
Optional professional work placement
Cloud Computing Architecture
Artificial Intelligence major unit
Database Design Project
Artificial Intelligence major unit
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence major unit
Intelligent Systems
Artificial Intelligence major unit
Computing Technology Innovation Project
Artificial Intelligence major unit
Applied Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence major unit
Software Architectures and Design
Artificial Intelligence major unit
Artificial Intelligence Engineering
Artificial Intelligence major unit
Malware Analysis
Cyber Security major unit
Internet and Cybersecurity for Engineering Applications
Cyber Security major unit
Network Security and Resilience
Cyber Security major unit
IT Security
Cyber Security major unit
Data Science Principles
Data Science major unit
Big Data Architecture and Application
Data Science major unit
Data Visualisation
Data Science major unit
Software Deployment and Evolution
Data Science major unit
3D Modelling for Objects and Environments
Games Development major unit
Artificial Intelligence for Games
Games Development major unit
Software Development for Mobile Devices
Games Development major unit
Games Programming
Games Development major unit
Common Questions
You can choose from six majors: Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science, Games Development, Internet of Things, and Software Development. Each major offers a specialised set of units tailored to that field, for example, the Artificial Intelligence major covers machine learning, cloud computing, intelligent systems and AI engineering techniques.
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Computer Science / Bachelor of Applied Innovation requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Yes, there is an optional professional work placement worth 100 credit points. This involves completing Work Experience in Industry A (WEI20001) and Integrated Professional Placement A - ICT (ICT20013), followed by Work Experience in Industry B (WEI20002) and Integrated Professional Placement B - ICT (ICT20014). Note that students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.
For domestic students in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the yearly fee is approximately $13,467 AUD, with a total course fee of approximately $53,868 AUD. For international students, the indicative total fee is $42,600 AUD. A Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) of $373 AUD also applies. Fees are estimates only and subject to change.
The Bachelor of Computer Science / Bachelor of Applied Innovation at Swinburne holds professional accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS), as noted for the Artificial Intelligence major. Swinburne is also ranked #1 in Australia for Computer Science and Engineering according to the ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025.
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