Bachelor of Computer Science

With your graduation, you will possess a broad range of system development skills applicable to fields like defense, aerospace and medicine, banking, and manufacturing. The Australian Computer Society (ACS) recognizes this degree as accredited at the professional level.
This is the reason we provide computer science at SWINBURNE. We provide a focus on developing applications for mobile devices and web-based systems, prioritizing the design and implementation of effective human–computer interfaces. All that is needed is to select the specialization that aligns with your future aspirations: algorithms, computer systems, cybersecurity, data science, games development, network design, or software development.

Entry Level and Requirements

• Diploma : Having completed an INTI Diploma Programme with an average of 60% (CGPA 2.50). Credit transfer up to the equivalent of 1 year. (Other diplomas are subject to Swinburne University's approval)
• Malaysian Diploma : Diploma in Computer Science/ Software Engineering/ IT/ Information System or equivalent with an average score of 65% Note: Any diploma in Science and Technology with minimum CGPA 2.50 are subject to Swinburne University's approval
• Foundation : Having completed on INTI Foundation programme with an average of 60% (CGPA 2.40). (Average of 60% in English - study must be completed not more than two years prior to commencing study at Swinburne)
• Foundation* :
  • Having completed a Foundation programme with an average of 65%.
  • (Average of 60% in English - study must be completed not more than two years prior to commencing study at Swinburne).
  • Other Foundation programmes are subject to Swinburne University's approval.
• STPM : Pass 3 subjects in STPM with minimum CGPA 2.80
• UEC :
  • Pass UEC with 5Bs and Average of best 5 subjects - Score of 4 and below.
  • E.g. Student obtains the following marks for best 5 subjects: B4, B3, B3, B4, B6.
  • Total score is: 4 + 3 + 3 + 4 + 6 = 20.
  • Average score = 20/5 = 4 (A1: 100 - 85; A2: 84 - 80; B3: 79 - 75; B4: 74 - 70; B5: 69 - 65; B6: 64 - 60; C7: 57 - 55; C8: 54 - 50; F9: 49 - 0)
• Cambridge A Levels : Minimum value of 8 must be achieved in 3 subjects at A Levels. (Grades for A Levels: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2,E=1)
• Australian Senior High School Certificate : Minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 70. Score of 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) for Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent
• Australian Foundation Programme : Minimum average score of 65%. (Average of 60% in English - study must be completed not more than two years prior to commencing study at Swinburne)
• International Baccalaureate (IB) :
  • Evidence of IB Diploma Award Minimum 6 subjects including minimum 4 in pre-requisite subjects.
  • Minimum 24 points.
  • The minimum score requirement is derived by adding the result in each subject. A minimum score of 4 is required in pre-requisite subjects

*Australian Foundation and Swinburne University approved Malaysian Foundation

Note: For Bachelor of Computer Science, students need to obtain a credit in
a) Additional Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; or
b) Mathematics and 1 Science/Technology/Engineering subject at SPM level or its equivalent

 
English Language Requirements

• IELTS : Overall 6.0 (No individual band below 6.0)
• TOEFL iBT : Overall 64 (No less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing)
• PTE : 50 (Communication skill no less than 50)
• SPM : English 1119 (GCE-O) with minimum C grade & successful completion of A-Level/STPM.
• GCE O-Level : Credit in English
• STPM : Grade C in 920 English Literature
• MUET : Band 4
• Cambridge English C1 Advanced : 169 (No band less than 169)
• INTI Academic English Programme (AEP) (Level 4) : Pass Level 4 with minimum 60%
• International Baccalaureate (IB) : Minimum of 4 in English A1 or A2 (Higher and Standard Levels) or minimum of 5 in English B (Higher Level)
• Common European Framework : B2

Students meet the English Language entry requirement if they study for at least two years study at the level of a Malaysia Diploma or Bachelor studies with English as the language of instruction. Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter must be provided.

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