Computer Science
Computer science is in a new age — with new problems and new opportunities. Discover new ways of thinking and understand the digital landscape on a deeper level when you study computer science.
The prevalence of digital devices, the ongoing threat of cybercrime and digital espionage present us with new challenges that mean software developers and computer scientists need to have a deeper understanding of the online environment than ever before.
Being able to design, analyse and implement software systems in large organisations requires a careful combination of traditional IT skills and modern design thinking. That’s exactly what we offer in our computer science and programming courses.
Delve into a range of complex topics as you learn computer science such as algorithms, computer systems, cybersecurity, data science, games development, network design and software development.
Software and IT form part of the fabric of modern society. You’ll finish your computer science degree with the skills to play a critical part in it. Browse our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR calculator and more.
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How to become a software engineer
Get a step-by-step guide on how to become a software engineer at Swinburne, from finding the right course to landing industry experience and launching a career.
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Award-winning student game makes waves, tackles climate change
Four Swinburne students have won at the Australian Ubisoft Game Jam 2024 with their game Rainbow Reef Turtle Chief. Their game highlights the effects of increasing amounts of trash and coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef.
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Swinburne is leading the way in multi-cloud architecture education
Swinburne is rolling out a new course to handle the emergence of multi-cloud digital systems in workplace organisations, giving our students the latest expertise in the modern workplace to ensure job readiness.
Friday 13 October 2023