Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours)

Griffith University - Gold Coast

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Overview

Computer science is a dynamic and developing field that is increasingly pervading every aspect of society. In this program, you will learn the fundamental principles underpinning computer science and learn practical software technology development skills for many different platforms, applications and emerging technologies. You will have the choice of studying topics such as programming languages, distributed computing, computer architectures, algorithms and operating systems, machine learning, intelligent systems, robotics, programming for web, mobile and embedded applications, scientific computing, visualisation and big data mining, and analytics. You can choose between one of two majors and also select from a range of elective courses. In the final year of your studies, you will complete a practical project for industry or research placement providing first-hand experience of the knowledge, skills and attributes required to succeed in full-time employment. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours) at GU.

Prerequisites

Majors

Data science and artificial intelligence; software development. Alternatively, you can gain specialist knowledge across multiple areas by choosing the ‘no major’ option.

Potential Career Outcomes

This degree prepares students for careers as a software developer, computer programmer, web and mobile applications developer, data scientist, cyber security analyst, systems analyst, computer games programmer, specialist programmer, technical analyst, IT consultant, software systems architect and computer scientist.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer99.6099.95
Median rank to receive an offer90.2097.35
Lowest rank to receive an offer76.9583.85

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Griffith University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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