Program Overview

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.

You'll learn about algorithms, software design and implementation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and computer systems and development, and will develop the unique ability to create and apply computer and software systems to solve real-world problems. Hear how Computer Science student Niamh is using these skills to pursue a career as a full-time programmer.

In the final year of your degree, you’ll take part in a professional practice project unit. This will include working in a team with other students and consulting with real clients to recommend, develop and implement new technologies to solve business problems.

3 reasons to study Computer Science at Murdoch

• Study at the number one rated public university in WA for median graduate salary for engineering and technology
• 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