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Bachelor of Computer Science Major in Software Development

  • CRICOS course code - 088400A

With our Software Development major, you’ll learn how to architect big systems, write phone and tablet apps, and produce software that’s better than industry standard. Then scale your applications up to the cloud for hacker-proof, robust and reliable software applications. Our Work Integrated Learning program also affords you real-world experience to build your CV

University Rankings &
Recognitions

Top 75 - Computer Science and Engineering

(Academic Ranking of World Universities 2024)

Top 175 - Computer Science

(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025)

Top 350 - Computer Science and Information Systems

(QS World University Rankings Ranking by Subject 2025)

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Accreditation is in the process of being obtained

01/06

Professional
Skills You Build

  • Computer software development

  • Secure and scalable software development

  • App development

  • Big software system architecture

  • Cloud computing system development

  • Multi-platform / adaptable app development

Comprehensive Course
Structure

Overall (3 years Bachelor Degree)

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Computer Science requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Core Units (8 Units)
  • Computer Systems
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Web Technology Project
  • Technology in an Indigenous Context Project
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Networks & Switching
  • Computing Technology Project A
  • Computing Technology Project B
Major Units (8 Units)
  • Cloud Computing Architecture
  • Database Design Project
  • Data Structures and Patterns
  • Computing Technology Innovation Project
  • Interface Design and Development
  • Concurrent Programming
  • Software Architectures & Design
  • Software Testing and Reliability
Elective Units (8 Units)

Students have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of electives across the different courses offered by BUC, allowing you to tailor your academic experience to your interests and career goals.

Associated
Careers

  • Software Developer / Designer

  • Systems Analyst / Architect

  • Web Developer

  • Application Designer

  • Project Manager

  • Cloud & Secure Systems Developer

Program Entry
Requirements

  • Main Pathway

    Main Pathway: Australian Foundation – 65%
    Alternative Academic Qualifications: (International Baccalaureate, A-Levels, French Baccalaureate, Indian Year 12, Nepal Secondary, Pakistan HSSC, Bangladesh HSC)

  • English Requirement

    Main Pathway: IELTS (Academic Module) – Overall 6.0 (no band < 6.0)
    Other English options: PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, UK/Cambridge IGCSE, GCE A-Level English, IB English A or B, C1 Advanced (Cambridge CAE)