Related disciplines

Our engineering courses have a strong relationship with other disciplines offered at Flinders.

Computer science
Information technology
Computing and digital media
Mathematics

Computer science

Computer science is 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. Computer scientists need a strong theoretical understanding and practical experience in the design of efficient reliable software and hardware to meet industry requirements. In computer science courses there is therefore a strong emphasis both on the fundamentals of computing and on practical skills and teamwork.

Courses available

• Bachelor of Computer Science
  
• Bachelor of Science [Computer Science major and extended major]
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) [Computer Science major and extended major]
• Master of Information Technology
• Master of Science [by research]
• Doctor of Philosophy

Information technology

Information technology (IT) is the study of the application of computers to organisation information problems. IT is integral to everything we do and our use of IT drives innovation and assists us to solve problems in areas such as medical research, climate change, the environment, and business. It has a significant impact upon the creative industries and in the development of new products and services. IT covers everything from designing software to managing information systems and data.

Courses available

• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science [Information Systems major and extended major]
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) [Information Systems major and extended major]
• Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Engineering (Software)
• Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice
• Master of Information Technology
• Master of Science [by research]
• Doctor of Philosophy

Computing and digital media

Computing and digital media is 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, students need expertise in both screen studies and creative arts. The Computing and Digital Media course culminates in a major digital media technical project in their final semester.

Courses available

• Bachelor of Science (Computing and Digital Media)
• Bachelor of Creative Arts [Digital Media major]
• Master of Science [by research]
• Doctor of Philosophy

Mathematics

Mathematics as a discipline is fundamental to all science, technology, engineering or commercial activity. It centres on concepts such as quantity, structure, space and change. One of Flinders' strengths has been its science courses and there are a number of ways in which a career in science can be pursued. Our Bachelor of Science award, for example, is designed to provide the strongest possible foundation for a science-based career providing a wide range of study options including Bioinformatics, Biological Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution, Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources, Mathematics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Ocean and Climate Sciences, Physics and Zoology.

Courses available

• Bachelor of Science [Mathematics major and extended major]
  
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) [Mathematics major and extended major]
• Bachelor of Arts [Mathematics major]
  
• Master of Science [by research]
• Doctor of Philosophy