Computing and Software Systems

Your major allows you to develop the technical expertise and practical skills you’ll need for your career, as well as the theoretical knowledge of how to apply them. You’ll cover programming, using maths to solve complex computing problems and the tools and techniques to design computing solutions.

Your major structure

You can complete this major through the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Design.

Bachelor of Science

The Computing and Software Systems major is made up of eight subjects (100 credit points) taken in your second and third year. Each subject is worth 12.5 credit points. Level 2 subjects are usually taken in second year, and Level 3 subjects in third year.

To complete this major, you’ll need:

• 37.5 credit points of Level 2 major core
• 12.5 credit points of Level 2 major elective
• 37.5 credit points of Level 3 major core
• 12.5 points of Level 3 capstone

The rest of your degree will consist of a Level 1 science core subject, your choice of elective subjects in science, and breadth (non-science) subjects.

Bachelor of Design

The Bachelor of Design course structure results in a flexible degree that allows students to explore different fields of study. You can choose your major immediately or make a decision before the beginning of your second year.

In the first year of the Bachelor of Design, you will be immersed in a world of design and discover new concepts and skills. You might be performing on a stage, writing code in a computer lab, contemplating design theory and putting it into practice, or making 3D models. The subjects you complete in your first year provide the basis for your knowledge of design that will carry through for the rest of your degree.

By your second year, you will deepen your understanding of your chosen design disciplines and be able to finalise your selection of majors, minors and specialisations.

In third year you will complete your major requirements. In your third year, you will complete 50 points (usually four subjects) of study to specialise in computing and software systems and you can also complete breadth studies. You will also be required to undertake a capstone subject. Capstones are designed to draw together the various theoretical strands. On the completion of third year, graduates will possess strong written, oral and visual communication techniques, and will develop practical skills and apply these to problem-solving.

You can take the following double major options with the Bachelor of Design:

• Computing and Software Systems + Construction
• Computing and Software Systems + Graphic Design
• Computing and Software Systems + Landscape Architecture
• Computing and Software Systems + Performance Design
• Computing and Software Systems + Property
• Computing and Software Systems + Spatial Systems
• Computing and Software Systems + Urban Planning

Further information

You can find detailed information about your major – including structure, subject availability, and participation requirements – in the Handbook.

You can also explore your study pathway and sample course plans through My Course Planner.