Program ratingThe Computer Science program at the University of Melbourne will give you skills in design, analysis, the complex systems of computer networks, web services and databases. Programming, problem solving and algorithm design and implementation will give you a solid grounding to enter the world of computer science.
Aimed atComputer addicts
EmployabilityAs a Computer Science graduate you can work in government positions both locally and globally, the manufacturing and information industries, commerce and education. Technical careers such as software development, systems support, consulting and advising are also available.
Academic titleBachelor of Science (Computer Science)
Course descriptionSample course plan
Bachelor of Science major: Computer Science
First year Informatics 1: Practical Computing
Mathematics
Earth Sciences
Introductory Microeconomics Informatics 2: People, Data and the Web
Mathematics Earth Sciences
Climate Change I
Second year Programming the Machine
Mathematics
Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences
Economics of the Environment
Discrete Structures Algorithms and Data Structures
Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences
Climate Change II
Third year Networks, Operating Systems and Web Services Graphics and Visual Computing
Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences
Ecological Economics Computer Science Project
Declarative Programming
Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences
Climate Change III