Caulfield, Peninsula and Gippsland campuses
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.
The pass degree covers both compulsory and optional subjects selected from the set of subjects offered at each campus, to the total value of 144 points. In general, the major study occupies at least a quarter (twelve points) of first year, a third (sixteen points) of second year and a half (twenty-four points) 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 and/or business systems 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.
In general, a maximum of sixty points of first-year subjects may be counted towards the degree. Students must complete at least thirty-six points of second-year subjects and at least thirty-six points of third-year subjects. Applicants should note that students taking the major in system development at Gippsland or by distance education must complete at least thirty points of third-year subjects.
The prerequisite is a grade average of D or above in VCE English in units 3 and 4, and units 1 and 2 of any VCE mathematics. However, applicants wishing to do a major in systems development or business systems at Gippsland or by distance education must have a grade average of D or above in VCE mathematics at units 3 and 4. Students must also have VCE prerequisites appropriate for any first-year subject which they take.
Mature-age applicants are considered on the basis of their employment history, educational background and career objectives. A lack of formal qualifications should not discourage inquiry. Applicants usually need to sit a STAT test. For further information, please refer to the `Information for students' section at the front of this handbook.
This course is designed to produce graduates who satisfy the computing needs of industry, government and commerce. Upon completion of the course, graduates should be well suited to employment in the fields of computer programming, systems analysis and design, database management and related areas.
The course leads to level 1 professional accreditation by the Australian Computer Society.
Students achieving a credit or better in third-year in their major study can choose to take a fourth year in that major study area. This is called the honours degree and is suitable for outstanding students wishing to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the area. It is essential for those who may wish to pursue a research career.
For further information about the honours program in each of the major study areas, refer to the separate entries below.
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