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Get work-ready
Make the most of short and long-term workplace initiatives and placements within a field of your choice, thanks to our extensive industry connections – and develop transferable skills for your future career. You'll have access to the latest technology and facilities, giving you vital hands-on experience. Professional accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) means your degree is recognised in industry and highly regarded by employers.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate (your first degree)
An undergraduate degree is generally completed between two to four years, depending on the pattern of study and any recognition of prior learning you may have. Associate degrees, bachelor and bachelor with honours are all undergraduate degrees.
Research
Higher Degrees by Research (supervised research)
Research degrees are research based master’s or PhD programs that focus on a single area of expertise. They provide students the opportunity to carry out highly specialised research under expert supervision.
Deakin punches well above its weight with computer science. Students access talented and passionate staff who apply innovative and engaging teaching practices.
Dr Tim Wilkin
Senior Lecturer, School of Information Technology
Career opportunities
Computer science offers an exciting future where you could find employment as an IT professional in any of Australia’s 19 industry sectors, in roles such as:
- software development
- software engineering
- computing systems architecture
- data science and analytics
- information security
- new technology research
- robotics development and applications
- telecommunications.
As your experience develops, you’ll be able to progress into positions such as technical lead, senior developer or project manager. With further studies, computer scientists are well positioned to take on senior management roles such Chief Information Officer or Chief Technology Officer.
Modern facilities with the latest technology
In our state-of-the-art facilities and fully equipped computer labs, you'll access the latest software and technologies n computing, robotics and cyber-physical systems. You'll also work with professional software products such as programming IDEs, games engines, VR and content development systems.
Gain practical experience
Get an edge in the job market through hands-on experience with current technologies that are backed by sound training in fundamental concepts, models and methods. You'll be able to apply what you learn in a professional environment and develop crucial professional networks through a work placement or internship.
We're here to support you through your journey at Deakin
If you're dreaming of an exciting and rewarding career in computer science, we'll help get you there.
The benefits of doing an internship while you study computer science
One of the great opportunities that you'll benefit from as part of the Bachelor of Computer Science is the work-integrated learning program.
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Accreditation
Industry connections
Computer science students undertake industry-based or industry-driven projects, and have opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills with industry partners through Deakin Spark, the Deakin Incubator Group and the Deakin Software and Technology Innovation Laboratory (DSTIL). Deakin also hosts guest speakers from key industry partners on a regular basis, keeping you up to date with industry trends as well as providing important networking opportunities.
Study computer science at Deakin
Lecturers and a student discuss the benefits of studying computer science at Deakin and what kind of jobs graduates go into.
Research with us
The School of Information Technology aims to benefit society by generating new fundamental knowledge, training tomorrow's technology leaders and advancing industry technologies to maintain a competitive edge. Our research develops your skills, and with our expert staff supervising you, you'll be on the right path to a successful career.
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*2019 Student Experience Survey, based on undergraduate students
#ARWU Rankings 2019
^Australian Graduate Recruitment Industry Awards, 2017, 2018, 2019 winner
~According to the Voice Project IT Service Quality Support Benchmark Survey
^^Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2019 (GOS), Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)