查爾斯達爾文大學

The Bachelor of Computer Science/Master of Information Technology focuses on developing your skills and knowledge in a specialised area of your choice in information technology.

As a computer science specialist, your role will be to continue to not only improve technologies vital to the modern world but also educate your community about their importance.

You will develop skills and knowledge in the principles and applications of computer science as well as strengthen your problem solving, decision making and communication skills making you a confident and competent candidate for your dream job.

During your master’s studies, you will focus on three information technology specializations; software engineering, cyber security, information systems and data science, so you can follow your interests in related fields.

Career opportunities

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities as a computer scientist in government, private companies and non-government organisations (NGO) as a web designer and developer, games developer, networking and application developer, analyst, consultant, UX specialist, programmer, SEO specialist, database administrator and business analyst.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

Course structure

This combined degree consists of core computer science units, specialist IT units in software engineering, cyber security and information systems and data science, a yearlong thesis and a project.

The first three years of study introduce basic computer science skills. The next two years allow students to specialise to a higher professional information technology standard.

The course is available on campus or externally by distance learning for those who are not able to attend classes on campus on a regular basis. Access to the internet is required for distance learning, with access to high speed broadband highly recommended.

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 400 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.