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| YEAR | | 2009 | | | | AWARD | | Bachelor of Computer Science | | | | CRICOS COURSE CODE | | 022037E | | | | LENGTH | | 3 years | | | | CAMPUSES | | MELBOURNE (BUNDOORA) | | | | COURSE DESCRIPTION | This course is a comprehensive and highly flexible program incorporating study of both hardware and software, and their underlying principles. The course offers an extensive range of topics in computer science, with the opportunity to specialise in the streams of:
- Artificial intelligence
- Data engineering
- Network engineering
- Software engineering.
Distinctive features of the course include:
- Object Oriented Programming using Java and C++ in first year
- Emphasis on practical work
- Opportunities for industry-based project work
- Students can include units from other areas of the university.
The Faculty offers a range of competitive industry experience options through our Industry Cadetship and Integrated Business Learning programs and these vary by course and campus of enrolment. | | | | MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY | | Computer science may be combined with studies in mathematics, statistics or any area of study offered in the University, combined with a specialist stream selected from software engineering, intelligent systems, computer networks, computer technology, games technology and systems programming. CISCO certification is also available. | | | | OVERSEAS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES | | Overseas study opportunities are available. | | | | TUITION FEE ($AUD) | | Fees are indexed and may increase by up to 7% per year | | 20,000 | | | | SCHOLARSHIPS | | Scholarships are available for high achieving students, please ask for further information. | | | | ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS | Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; or
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent. | | | | ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | LTU Foundation Studies - 60
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2008 (indicative only) - 61.95
International Baccalaureate - 25
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 6
Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 70
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 70
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.2
National (China) Gao Kao - 480
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - 410
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - 550
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. | | | | SUBJECT PREREQUISITES | | Mathematics determined to be equivalent to VCE Units 3 & 4 Mathematical Methods (either) or Specialist Mathematics. | | | | SEMESTER STARTS | | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) | | | | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | | Students who do not have the appropriate computer science background may be required to commence three weeks early to undertake accelerated first year computer science units. | | | | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES | | Graduates might initially work as systems programmers, systems analysts, applications programmers, database developers or software engineers. Work in the areas of artificial intelligence, graphics, robotics, games developers and multimedia is also possible. Graduates could advance to positions including systems manager, communications specialist, database manager, and systems trainer. | | | | PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION | | Graduates are eligible for professional membership of the Australian Computer Society. |
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