Key information
Start dates
March
July
October (City Campus)
Tech is booming - Australia needs you
From developing cutting-edge software to exploring the realms of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, this course equips you with the skills to thrive in the tech industry. Join us and turn your passion for technology into a rewarding career.
Software Developer
Code the apps and systems we use every day.
As a software developer, you’ll design, write and test the systems that power everything from mobile apps to enterprise platforms. You might work for a tech startup, a defence contractor, a fintech company—or build your own product.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Defend the systems that power our world
Cybersecurity analysts protect digital infrastructure from attacks and vulnerabilities.
Whether it’s a national defence network or a hospital database, you’ll be responsible for keeping it safe.
Sources: Seek Australia, 2025
AI Developer
Design machine learning models and intelligent systems. A great path for students interested in data, logic and future tech.
Data Scientist
Use programming, maths and analysis to uncover insights and build predictive models. In demand across finance, health and marketing.
DevOps Engineer
Help teams build, test and release code efficiently. Ideal for students who like automation, cloud, and CI/CD pipelines.
From your first line of code to advanced AI, this degree explores how computers think, learn and work
You’ll build strong foundations in programming, algorithms and systems, then branch into areas like AI, data science, cybersecurity, and software engineering. With industry placements, hands-on projects and a strong focus on real-world application, you’ll graduate fluent in the language of the digital age.
Accreditation or Professional Recognition
Our Bachelor of Computer Science degrees are accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level. Professional ICT courses accredited by the Australian Computer Society are recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered status as ICT professionals.
Learn from the experts.
Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.
Connect with industry.
Get career-ready, you will benefit from our strong connections to industry leaders that will provide you with real-world experience through our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements.
With a huge range of 12 to 20-week industry placement opportunities in South Australia, Australia and overseas, WIL can be in the form of internships, field education, vocational and professional practice, including projects with industry and community organisations.
Gain real world experience.
Gain practical skills for a career in IT through hands-on projects, a 12-week industry placement, and development of professional, teamwork and communication capabilities.
Gordon McAlister
Chief Customer Officer, Akto
Frequently asked questions.
Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.
No! The degree starts from the basics and builds up. You’ll learn Python, Java and other languages from the ground up.
Computer Science is more focused on algorithms, theory, and building systems from scratch—while IT focuses on application and support, and Software Engineering emphasises large-scale software design.
You might build a mobile app, train a neural network, simulate a robotic system, or work with real-world datasets in a capstone project.
Yes—you can choose electives in areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, or data science.
Yes. You’ll have the opportunity to complete an industry placement in your final year and gain experience on real-world projects.
Yes—it’s accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
- Applications are completed via SATAC
- Visit: satac.edu.au
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2025. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 95.20 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 76.17 | 80.42 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.75 | 61.00 |
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 44 | 37% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | 5 | 4% |
| Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 28 | 24% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 17 | 14% |
| International Students | 18 | 15% |
| All students | 118 | 100% |
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