Bachelor of Computer Science (022037E)

Carefully aligned to meet industry needs, La Trobe's Bachelor of Computer Science will help students gain the technical skills to adapt to emerging technologies across an increasingly digital world. They will choose from three majors – artificial intelligence, software engineering or cloud analytics – so they can prepare for a specialised career in computer science.

As well as technical subjects, students will also build the human skills they need for the workplace. Think project management, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication. These are the transferable skills students will need to be employable and carve a path of success throughout their career.

Access the expert research centres, including the Centre for Technology Infusion, the Optus Cyber Security Research Centre and a state-of-the-art research lab for the Internet of Things – one of the largest in Victoria, proudly developed in collaboration with Microsoft and CISCO.

Students will use their computer science know-how to solve real-world problems with industry-based learning and mentoring opportunities with major corporations. Student could take on an industry-based project with leading organizations like Microsoft, Coles, the Australian Ballet and Incitec Pivot Limited – as students have done in the past.

Students will show off their work at the annual IT and Engineering Showcase, where prospective employers will see what they've done. Or they could choose to undertake an applied research project, developing the skills they need to succeed in research.

Students will learn:

• Computer science
  • Gain essential skills in programming, mobile app development, logic and data structures, systems analysis and design, computer architecture and databases.

• Web development
  • Learn full-stack web development, including front end and software development using the latest applications.

• Cloud analytics
  • Gain proficiency across the latest technologies for analysing big data, including Apache Hadoop and Apache Spark, and learn how to use Amazon Web Services.

• Artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Understand the historical foundations and fundamentals of AI as they apply to machine learning, natural language processing and intelligent robotic systems.

• Software engineering
  • Develop expertise across algorithms and data structures, user interface design, measurement and testing principles, and cloud-based web and mobile applications.