The Bachelor of Computing course is of three years duration if taken full-time. At the Caulfield campus, the course offers major studies in the areas of computer technology, information systems and software development; at the Peninsula campus a major in applications development is offered; and at the Gippsland campus a major in system development is available. Candidates completing the pass degree at a suitable level may proceed to honours.
For entry to the course, applicants should have obtained a pass in VCE, or its equivalent. A background in mathematics to Year 11 is required for the Caulfield and Peninsula majors and a background in mathematics to Year 12 for the Gippsland major.
The pass degree covers both compulsory and optional subjects selected from the set of subjects offered at each campus. In general, the major study occupies at least a quarter of first year, a third of second year and a half of third year.
The course is structured so that major and minor studies in a non-computing discipline may be undertaken concurrently with the relevant computing major.
At Gippsland, the major in system development is offered in both internal (on-campus) and external (distance education) modes. Internal students normally take the course full-time, over a three-year period. External students normally take the course part-time over a six-year period.
Graduates meet the level 1 standard of knowledge for membership of the Australian Computer Society.