Foundation Studies Program (2 Trimesters), Leading to Bachelor of Information Technology in Computer Science

Kaplan Group - Murdoch College

Australia,Western Australia

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44 Months

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CAD 25,560/year

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Australia, Western Australia

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1973

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Building 121/90 South St, Murdoch WA 6150, Australia

Foundation Studies Program (2 Trimesters), Leading to Bachelor of Information Technology in Computer Science

Program Overview

Foundation Studies prepares you for a successful transition to degree-level study, providing a pathway to the first year of study of a bachelor’s degree at Murdoch University.

This course is suited to you if you:

  • Need an entrance qualification for Murdoch University
  • Want to accelerate your university preparation after Year 11, or equivalent
  • Want to change your degree stream after Year 11, or equivalent

Course Structure
For Foundation Studies you will complete eight units over two study periods, studying a combination of core and elective units. The units you will undertake will be determined by your chosen degree. All students must complete the two English units and at least one unit from each Discipline Group.

Each unit of study builds concepts from an introductory level through to university entrance level. The units are designed to develop your learning techniques as well as bridging gaps in your unit knowledge.

  • English
    • Essential Australian Studies
    • Introduction to Academic Communication
  • Mathematics
    • Introductory Mathematics
    • Mathematics for Science
  • Science and Technology
    • Information Technology for Academic Studies
    • Computer Science
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • Biology
  • The Arts
    • Introduction to Media
    • Media Production
  • Business and Legal Studies
    • Accounting
    • Management
    • Economics

Leading to: Bachelor of Information Technology
If you love the idea of a career in computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, software development, games and game engine development, virtual and augmented reality or information systems, this is the qualification you need.

Designed by world-class academics in close consultation with industry advisors, this course offers you an excellent step toward launching your career.

In this course, you will learn to solve complex real-world IT problems and you will explore the theory, methods and systems used in the information technology industry, from mobile apps and virtual reality, artificial intelligence and machine learning, practical software engineering to corporate website architecture and global information systems.

You can choose a double major within this IT course or combine this course with another major or degree to specialise in two areas of study, giving you a competitive edge. For example, you might choose to add a business or a law degree to this Bachelor of Information Technology degree. The course structure would enable you to acquire strong analytical, research, design and technology skills combined with a very strong background in software design and programming.

Major: Computer Science
Organisations in every industry rely on computers. As a computer scientist, it will be up to you to help develop effective solutions, positively benefiting the world around us.

In this degree, you’ll learn how to think critically and problem solve, while exploring the theory, methods and systems used by the computing industry. By developing the skills and knowledge you need to design and develop revolutionary ideas, you’ll create concepts and technologies that can change the world.

3 reasons to study Computer Science at Murdoch

  • Study at the number one university in WA for student support in computing and information technology by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
  • Get industry ready in our IT Innovation Hub, which is fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high performance computing capabilities.
  • Take on real clients with our project-based units, allowing you to get a taste for your future career by completing an internship or work placement.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

  • Systems analysis, design and development
  • Programming
  • Data structures and abstractions
  • Software architectures
  • Intelligent systems and artificial intelligence

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