Bachelor of Computer Science

Entry Requirements

Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.

SACE stage two general mathematics or equivalent.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
• TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
• Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
• Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100

Course Details

Develop a comprehensive understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of computing technologies, and prepare yourself for a career in a computing-related field. You will gain the practical experience required to design efficient, reliable software that meets industry standards and also learn about the hardware on which software runs.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

• core topics in the key concepts, terminology and skills of computing, information and communication technology
• an introduction to computer programming
• introductory topics in computer programming, electronics and mathematics

Second year

A typical second year may include:

• an intermediate computer programming topic
• core topics in software engineering
• study in database and conceptual modelling, computer mathematics, and computer networks and operating systems
• a selection of topics in areas such as e-business, intelligent systems, engineering and game design.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

• a complex computer programming topic
• topics in the theory and practice of computation, enterprise cloud systems and interactive computer systems
• study in advanced database techniques and concepts
• a topic in engineering and science project management
• a computer science project, 12 weeks of work experience or a selection of topics in business, computing, engineering and digital media.

Honours year

A typical honours year may include:

• an in-depth investigation of a particular area in a major thesis project
• a selection of topics from a range of areas, particularly computer science, information technology and software.

Your career

Graduates gain positions in database development and administration, hardware support, project management, sales and marketing, telecommunications, web development and security.

Potential occupations include:

• analyst programmer
• computer scientist
• graduate software developer
• information technology officer
• database administrator.

Potential employers include:

• public agencies
• private agencies
• self-employment

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