Bachelor of Computer Science degrees

RMIT program code: BP094
VTAC code: 32831
CRICOS code: See table below

Duration: Three years full-time

Program description

The Bachelor of Computer Science degrees develop a skill set that spans from theoretical and algorithmic foundations to cutting-edge developments in computing. These degrees produce graduates who are knowledgeable and creative, have excellent programming skills, are capable of designing, implementing and maintaining complex software systems, can readily adapt to new advances in the rapidly changing IT environment, and/or continue towards a research degree.

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Program structure

The first year consists of core courses in programming, database systems, software engineering, web programming, data communication and networks, computing theory, operating systems, and artificial intelligence.

In the second and third years, you will study four courses from a major study area (see list below) within the Computer Science discipline. The remainder of your courses will consist of core courses and a wide range of computer science electives and student electives.

Upon completion you will graduate with a specialist Computer Science degree which explicitly lists the chosen major:

Degree	VTAC Code	CRICOS Code	RMIT International Code
Bachelor of Computer Science	32831 (Note: same VTAC code for all the Computer Science degrees)	061076G	BP094A
Bachelor of Computer Science (Application Programming)		061072A	BP094B
Bachelor of Computer Science (Computational Mathematics)		061073M	BP094C
Bachelor of Computer Science (Embedded Systems)		061079E	BP094D
Bachelor of Computer Science (Games, Graphics, and Digital Media)		061086F	BP094E
Bachelor of Computer Science (Network Programming)		061074K	BP094F
Bachelor of Computer Science (Security)		061077G	BP094G
Bachelor of Computer Science (System Administration)		061075J	BP094H
Bachelor of Computer Science (Web Systems)		061078F	BP094I

If you prefer a general Computer Science degree without one of the aforementioned majors, you have the option of taking four courses in a minor study area (application area): Accounting and Law, Applied Communication, Economics, Finance, and Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Logistics, Management, and Statistics.

Sample program map

Year 1
Semester 1	Programming 1	Database Concepts	Computer Organisation	Mathematics for Computing
Semester 2	Programming 2	Web Programming	Data Communication and Net-centric Computing	Software Engineering Fundamentals
Year 2
Semester 1	Computing Theory	Major or Minor Course 1	Programming Techniques	Software Engineering: Process and Tools
Semester 2	Professional Computing Practice	Major or Minor Course 2	Algorithms and Analysis	Operating Systems Principles
Year 3
Semester 1	Database Systems	Major or Minor Course 3	CS Elective	Artificial Intelligence
Semester 2	Student Elective	Major or Minor Course 4	CS Elective	Student Elective

Legend

Core courses

Major or Minor study courses

Computer Science electives

Student electives

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Career prospects

Graduates are in a strong position to gain employment as computing professionals in a number of fields including (but not limited to): software development; system architecture; business and system analysis; database development and administration; network and system administration; testing and QA; and project management.

Graduates typically work for commercial organisations, software development companies, government departments and large computer organisations.

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Credit transfer

If you are articulating from a non-RMIT diploma, or transferring from a non-RMIT degree, maximum credits are usually obtained through the Bachelor of Technology (Computing Studies).

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