Bachelor of Computer Science

La Trobe University - Melbourne

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Overview

Learn how to collect and interpret data – the language of the modern world – through La Trobe's major in data science.

Offered through La Trobe's Bachelor of Computer Science, you'll explore advanced concepts in computing, mathematics and statistics. You'll learn how to identify patterns, predict trends and support strategic decision-making that can change the way we deal with today's challenges.

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

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Majors

Data science.

Potential Career Outcomes

Graduate with the practical skills, knowledge and experience you need for an in-demand career in data science. Possible roles include:

• Business intelligence analyst
• Data engineer
• Data scientist
• Analytics consultant
• Data analyst

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 offerL/NL/N
Median rank to receive an offerL/NL/N
Lowest rank to receive an offerL/NL/N

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

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the La Trobe University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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