ATAR: 98
International Baccalaureate: 40
Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application.
Prerequisites
ACT: Specialist Mathematics (Major/Minor)/Specialist Methods(Major/Minor), NSW: Mathematics Extension 1.
Academic IELTS and IELTS Indicator: An overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of the test.
TOEFL - internet based test : An overall score of 80, with a minimum of 20 in Reading and Writing and 18 in Speaking and Listening.
PTE Academic: An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 55 in each of the communicative skills.
TOEFL - paper based test: A score of 570 with a TWE* score of 4.5.
Cambridge CAE Advanced (Post 2015): An overall score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in all sub-skills.
If you want to explore the cutting edge of research in computing and gain skills that will enable you to development software that tackles complex problems then you are looking at the right degree.
This is a unique, interdisciplinary program that will prepare you to be a future leader of the information and communications technology revolution. It also is a great pathway to a PhD.
As a degree accredited by the Australian Computer Society you will not only learn advanced computing techniques and have the opportunity to complete a unique specialisation, but also develop exceptional professional skills including communication and teamwork.
You’ll work alongside distinguished researchers at ANU and pursue research projects in your own area of interest.
While some of our students are developing code which controls unmanned aerial vehicles, others are busy writing algorithms to mine through Petabytes of data. If mastering challenging projects is your thing, the ANU Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) can launch you into a spectacular career
CRICOS CODE: 085359K
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Study Options
Year 1; 48 units,
COMP1130Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)6 units,
MATH1005Discrete Mathematical Models6 units,
MATH1013Mathematics and Applications 16 units,
COMP1140Structured Programming (Advanced)6 units,
COMP1600Foundations of Computing6 units,
MATH1014Mathematics and Applications 26 units,
Elective Course6 units
Year 2: 48 units,
COMP2100Software Design Methodologies6 units,
COMP2300Computer Organisation and Program Execution6 units,
COMP2420Introduction to Data Management, Analysis and Security6 units,
COMP2550Advanced Computing R&D Methods6 units
COMP2120Software Engineering6 units,
COMP2310Systems, Networks, and Concurrency6 units,
COMP2560Studies in Advanced Computing R&D6 units,
COMP3600Algorithms6 units
Year 3: 48 units,
Computing Research Specialisation6 units,
COMP3770Individual Research Project6 units,
Computing Research Specialisation6 units,
COMP3770Individual Research Project6 units,
Year 4: 48 units,
Computing Research Specialisation6 units,
COMP4550Advanced Computing Research Project12 units,
COMP4550Advanced Computing Research Project12 units,
Elective Course6 units
Computing Research Specialisation6 units,
COMP4550Advanced Computing Research Project12 units,
COMP4550Advanced Computing Research Project12 units,
Elective Course6 units
Innovative solutions come to those working in R&D. Graduates can choose to work in ICT R&D in the public or private sector, and in academia.
They can work across a range of industries in a variety of roles. Examples include:
Data Mining Specialist
Big Data Analyst
Human-Computer Interaction Specialist,
Software Developer
Embedded systems developer
Network Architect
Systems Analyst
Computer Engineer
Advanced Software Solutions Engineer
Software Architect
Our graduates work in many organisations including:
IBM
Microsoft
Yahoo
Intel
Price Waterhouse Coopers
Accenture Australia
Bloomberg
National Australia Bank
Citigroup
Deloitte
Unisys
Australian Government (Australian Taxation Office, Reserve Bank of Australia, Department of Broadband, Communication and the Digital Economy, etc.)
OSHC: 609 $ per year
