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.

Under the 'Melbourne Model', there are 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.

• If you have a number of interests you may choose the Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), which is the most flexible way 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 original 4-year software engineering degree, the Bachelor of Engineering (Software) is identical to the BSc(Software Systems) for the first two years. In later years, students work on projects with clients from industry and present their results to a meeting of clients, peers, staff and potential employers. (This degree will have its last intake in 2010.)
• Students wishing to combine studies in IT and Commerce should consider the Bachelor of Commerce (3 year) pathway into the Master of Engineering (Software) (2 year) (Note that Bachelor of Commerce students need to enrol in a specified sequence of Engineering subjects as part of their undergraduate degree.
• Course diagram
• Second and third year subject listings
• Detailed course plans (pdf document)

Information for Prospective Students

• 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.
• Entry requirements for computing degrees

Information for Current Students

• New Generation BSc: Computer Science, Software Systems, Course Planning Information
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Subjects Taught in the Department
• Course Advice
• List of coordinators
• Student Administration - current students can access results, exam timetables etc.