New courses in Information Technology and Computer Science

In 2012 we are introducing 4 year Bachelor entry Honours options for studies in:

Computer Science
Digital Media
Information Technology.

In addition, from Semester 2 2011, we are introducing a Master of Science (Computer Science).

Computer Science (Honours)

The Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) involve the study and creation of computational systems, as well as specialised areas such as operating systems, networks, databases, graphics, bioinformatics, data security and artificial intelligence.

You will gain a solid theoretical understanding and practical experience in the design of efficient, reliable software and hardware to meet industry requirements.

There is a strong emphasis both on the fundamentals of computing and on practical skills and teamwork.

The 3 year Bachelor of Computer Science will continue to be available.

Digital Media (Honours)

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) (Digital Media) will prepare you for the growing and dynamic area formed by the convergence of computer science and digital media, including animation, computer games, computer graphics and information visualisation.

Building on a strong computing foundation, you will also take topics in screen studies and creative arts culminating in a major digital media technical project in your final semester.

The 3 year Bachelor of Information Technology (Digital Media) - previously known as the Bachelor of Science in Computing and Digital Media - will continue to be available.

Information Technology (Honours)

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) is a comprehensive program that emphasises the practical skills needed for successful, long-term careers in the IT industry.

The course is both highly technical and people oriented. As well as their scientific and technical focus on areas related to software, networks, web, database and internet services, areas such as management, communications and human behaviour are also covered.

The 3 year Bachelor of Information Technology will continue to be available.

Master of Science (Computer Science)

The Master of Science (Computer Science) is designed for students with a computer science, software/computer systems engineering, information technology, information systems or an equivalent computing rich background. The course builds on a student’s existing computer science, research and professional skills.

The masters award provides graduates with not only the practical and theoretical aspects of computer science, but also an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of computer science in a global community.

Projects and coursework have been designed to address topical concerns in industry and society preparing graduates for further enrolment in a research degree or employment in a computing related field.

* The Master of Science (Computer Science) is available from Semester 2, 2011