IT @ Melbourne

All courses in IT at Melbourne begin with the first year Informatics subjects.

Undergraduate Courses

Computing studies at university are unlike Information Technology subjects at school. No particular computing background is expected before starting a computing degree. There are prerequisite subjects for each degree course. Please check with the latest official University publications for admissions details.

The way you learn at university is also different. There are various support schemes at the departmental, faculty, and university level; (see list below) for those unfamiliar with the subject or style of learning.

Courses in computing at the University of Melbourne are flexible.

• If you have a number of interests you may choose the Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), which is the most flexible ways to study computing. This degree permits you to combine computing with a wide range of other disciplines. A fourth (honours) year is available as it is for the Bachelor of Computer Science.
• A more engineering oriented degree is our new Bachelor of Science (Software Systems), which gives you hands-on experience for large and complex software systems. It provides a direct pathway into the new Master of Engineering degree.
• Our three year Bachelor of Computer Science degree is still available for students who start in 2008. It allows you to include a high proportion of computing studies over the duration of your degree. A fourth (Honours) year is available, which prepares for postgraduate study.
• Our Software Engineering course was the first Software Engineering course to be accredited by Engineers Australia. Students work on projects with clients from industry as part of their third and fourth year assessment and present their results to a meeting of clients, peers, staff and potential employers.
• Detailed course plans
• Subject listings

All three Bachelor degrees offer a direct pathway to a Master's degree.

Contact the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) for information about enrolment in an undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne. International students should contact the International Office for details of application procedures.

Starting in 2008

In 2008 the University introduced a landmark educational reform known as the 'Melbourne Model'. It is designed to create an outstanding and distinctive Melbourne Experience for all students. Find out more about the Melbourne Model and what it means for Engineering here.

This means that there is a variety of pathways to a career in Computer Science or Engineering offering you the flexibility to choose a course that is right for you.

See the course diagram on the Faculty of Engineering website and the Informatics website for pathways.

• Computer Science

  • Bachelor of Computer Science (3 years)
  • Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) (3 years)

• Software Engineering

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Software) (4 years)
  • Bachelor of Science (Software Systems) (3 years) pathway into the Master of Engineering (Software) (2 year)
  • Bachelor of Commerce* (3 year) pathway into the Master of Engineering (Software) (2 year)

* Note: Bachelor of Commerce students need to enrol in a specified sequence of Engineering subjects that will lead to the professional Master of Engineering.

Information for Current Students

• Course Advice
• Subjects Taught in the Department
• Student/Staff Liaison
• List of coordinators
• Student Administration - current students can access results, exam timetables etc.

Special Schemes for Students

• Diversity in Engineering Project

Information for Prospective Students

• How do you learn Computer Science and Software Engineering at the University of Melbourne?
• What are the prerequisites for entry to Computer Science and Software Engineering courses?
• What have been the TER or ENTER scores been for computing degrees in previous years?

Applying to Study

• Prospective students may refer to the University of Melbourne's web site for future students. There are details of scholarships, entry requirements, study areas, and programs for secondary students.
• International students should contact the International Centre at the University of Melbourne.

Support Schemes for Students

• Student Services
  • including Learning Skills Unit