Bachelor of Computer Science

Bachelor of Computer Science is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Programming principles, systems analysis, computer security, AI; majors in cyber security or software engineering; projects and internships. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to programmer, support officer, application/mobile developer, systems analyst, software engineer/designer, project manager.

Qualification level
Bachelor
Field
Information Technology
Typical duration
3 years
Study destinations
5
Partner offerings
19

Course overview

Why study Bachelor of Computer Science?

  • Programming principles
  • Systems analysis
  • Computer security
  • AI
  • Majors in cyber security or software engineering
  • Projects and internships.

The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to programmer, support officer, application/mobile developer, systems analyst, software engineer/designer, project manager.

Career direction

Where could this course take you?

Roles this qualification is mapped to across current Grace partner evidence.

  • Programmer
  • Support officer
  • Application/mobile developer
  • Systems analyst
  • Software engineer/designer
  • Project manager.

Professional eligibility depends on the provider’s award, accreditation, placement requirements and destination rules.

Grace partner network

Where can you study Bachelor of Computer Science?

Choose a destination to see the Grace partner options recorded for this course.

Study in Australia

Grace partners offering this course

4 Grace partner options currently shown.

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La Trobe University

Bachelor of Computer Science

Campus
Melbourne
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Semester 1; Semester 2; Summer
International tuition
-
Provider registration
00115M

University of Wollongong

Bachelor of Computer Science

Campus
Wollongong
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Autumn; Spring
International tuition
-
Provider registration
00102E

University of the Sunshine Coast

Bachelor of Computer Science

Campus
Sunshine Coast
Duration
-
Intakes
-
International tuition
-
Provider registration
01595D

Edith Cowan University

Bachelor of Computer Science

Campus
Perth
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Semester 1; Semester 2
International tuition
-
Provider registration
00279B

Destination context

Why study BCS in Australia?

Broad university/VET choice, many applied and professionally accredited programmes, and multiple city/campus options.

Programming principles, systems analysis, computer security, AI; majors in cyber security or software engineering; projects and internships.

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Eligibility

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Requirements vary by institution and by the official award shown above. Grace will check your prior study against the provider’s current published criteria.

English language requirements

English scores and accepted tests vary by provider. No single institution’s requirement is presented as applying to every option.

Plan in AUD

What could it cost?

University / course costs

Tuition appears on each provider card where it was recorded. Deposits and institutional fees are omitted unless evidenced.

Destination costs

Student visa (subclass 500)
A$2,500
Official financial capacity reference
A$29,710

12-month student living-cost financial capacity. This is not presented as money that will necessarily be spent. OSHC required; price varies by insurer/cover

Timing

Intakes and when to apply

Provider deadline varies. Visa application needs the study documentation/CoE; confirm current processing guidance before lodgement.

Provider-specific intake information is shown on offering cards only where it was recorded. Speak with Grace before planning around an intake.

Student questions

Frequently asked
questions.

What is Bachelor of Computer Science?
Bachelor of Computer Science is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Programming principles, systems analysis, computer security, AI; majors in cyber security or software engineering; projects and internships. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to programmer, support officer, application/mobile developer, systems analyst, software engineer/designer, project manager.
What will I learn?
Programming principles, systems analysis, computer security, AI; majors in cyber security or software engineering; projects and internships.
What careers can this course support?
Programmer, support officer, application/mobile developer, systems analyst, software engineer/designer, project manager. Outcomes depend on the provider award, accreditation and local professional rules.
How long does the course take?
Verified examples include: 3 years. Check the provider offering for the applicable duration.
When should I apply?
Use the exact provider intake/deadline where published; then apply the destination visa/study-permit timing rules in the Destination Rules sheet.
Which Grace partners offer this course?
19 current Grace partner offerings are mapped across 5 destinations.

Source transparency

Course information reviewed by Grace International

Information last verified: October 2026. Fees, intakes and government requirements can change; follow official source links shown beside volatile facts.

3 verified intake patterns are represented in current provider evidence.

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