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208 weeks
Full-time or part-time
Semester 1 intake: Beginning March 2027 (Applications open August 2026) | Midyear (Semester 2) intake: Beginning August 2027 (Applications open April 2027)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
1200 Mair St, Ballarat, VIC 3350
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AUD $10,672
Duration
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Semester 1 intake: Beginning March 2027 (Applications open August 2026) | Midyear (Semester 2) intake: Beginning August 2027 (Applications open April 2027)
Study Mode
Full-time or part-time
Eligibility
Domestic students
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2027 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
International students
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2027 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACS
Course Content
Computing and Society: Foundations of Ethical Innovation
Data Structures and Algorithms
Professional Practice and Ethics in Emerging Technologies
Operating Systems
Computer Networks
Cloud Computing
Python Fundamentals For Data Science
Data and Information Management
Introduction to Data Science and Machine Learning
Introduction to Cyber Security
Programming Concepts
Network Security and Applications
Information Technology Project Part A (Project Management)
Information Technology Project Part B (Software Engineering)
Differential and Integral Calculus
Introduction to Logic and Algebra
Business Data Analysis
Community Engagement for Computing Science Professionals
Being Human
Ethics and the Good Life
Making Sense: Practical Reasoning for Life and Career
Revolutionary Values: Christianity in History
People Matter: Catholic Social Thought
Life and Meaning: Imagining Ourselves through Art and Cinema
The Origins of the Sciences and Contemporary Challenges
Justice in the World: Catholic Social Ethics in Global Perspective
Sacred Land: Australian Indigenous Spiritualities and Catholic Thought
Ecology and Justice
Conflict, Violence and Peace-making
Financial Literacy
Managing People and Organisations
Introduction to Business Law: Legal Frameworks for Businesses
Fundamentals of Information Technology
Cybersecurity Policy, Governance and Ethics
Advanced Programming Concepts
Work Integrated Learning
Essentials of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Data Wrangling and Machine Learning Fundamentals
Statistical Data Modelling
Predictive Analytics
Data Science Project A Research Essentials
Data Science Project B - Implementation
Data Analytics and Visualisation
Deep Learning and Emerging topics in Artificial Intelligence
Data Mining Techniques and Applications
Common Questions
The estimated total tuition cost for international students is AU$159,136, based on ACU's indicative first-year fee of AU$39,784 across the four years of the course, with no additional non-tuition fees listed.
The course has a duration of 208 weeks, which is approximately four years of study.
This course is offered at the Australian Catholic University North Sydney Campus, a location owned and operated by the provider in New South Wales.
To be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights, a course must meet several criteria including being a Skills Level 1 qualification, having a duration of 92 weeks or greater, and having a narrow Field of Education that aligns with the Skills Level 1 priority list. This course is a Masters Degree (Coursework) with a duration of 208 weeks in Computer Science (Field 0201), so it may qualify, but eligibility is reviewed yearly and requires at least one active enrolment at the time of review. Contact ESOS-PolicyTeam@education.gov.au for more information.
Both qualifications in this dual degree fall under the same field of education: Broad Field 02 - Information Technology, Narrow Field 0201 - Computer Science, Detailed Field 020199 - Computer Science, n.e.c.
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