- Top 1% of Universities Globally and World’s Top 300 Universities – QS World University Ranking 2024
- Top 250 Universities Globally – Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2024
- Top 150 for Computer Science – Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2024
- Ranked #24 in the Times Higher Education Young University Ranking 2024
Entry Requirements
Requirements depend on your entry level. Expand for more details.
| Entry Level | Entry Requirements Required by Partner University / School |
|---|---|
| INTI Diploma | Having completed an INTI Diploma Programme with an average of 60% (CGPA 2.50). Credit transfer up to the equivalent of 1 year. (Other diplomas are subject to Swinburne University’s approval) |
| Malaysian Diploma | Diploma in Computer Science/ Software Engineering/ IT/ Information System or equivalent with an average score of 65% Note: Any diploma in Science and Technology with minimum CGPA 2.50 are subject to Swinburne University’s approval |
| INTI Foundation | Having completed on INTI Foundation programme with an average of 60% (CGPA 2.40). (Average of 60% in English – study must be completed not more than two years prior to commencing study at Swinburne) |
| Foundation* | Having completed a Foundation programme with an average of 65%. (Average of 60% in English – study must be completed not more than two years prior to commencing study at Swinburne). Other Foundation programmes are subject to Swinburne University’s approval. |
| STPM | Pass 3 subjects in STPM with minimum CGPA 2.80 |
| UEC | Pass UEC with 5Bs and Average of best 5 subjects – Score of 4 and below. E.g. Student obtains the following marks for best 5 subjects: B4, B3, B3, B4, B6. Total score is: 4 + 3 + 3 + 4 + 6 = 20. Average score = 20/5 = 4 (A1: 100 – 85; A2: 84 – 80; B3: 79 – 75; B4: 74 – 70; B5: 69 – 65; B6: 64 – 60; C7: 57 – 55; C8: 54 – 50; F9: 49 – 0) |
| Cambridge A Levels | Minimum value of 8 must be achieved in 3 subjects at A Levels. (Grades for A Levels: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2,E=1) |
| Australian Senior High School Certificate | Minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 70. Score of 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) for Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent |
| Australian Foundation Programme | Minimum average score of 65%. (Average of 60% in English – study must be completed not more than two years prior to commencing study at Swinburne) |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | Evidence of IB Diploma Award Minimum 6 subjects including minimum 4 in pre-requisite subjects. Minimum 24 points. The minimum score requirement is derived by adding the result in each subject. A minimum score of 4 is required in pre-requisite subjects |
*Australian Foundation and Swinburne University approved Malaysian Foundation
Please note that other qualifications will be assessed on a case-to-case basis and subject to Swinburne University’s approval.
Note: For Bachelor of Computer Science, students need to obtain a credit in
a) Additional Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; or
b) Mathematics and 1 Science/Technology/Engineering subject at SPM level or its equivalent
| Entry Level | English Language Requirements |
|---|---|
| IELTS | Overall 6.0 (No individual band below 6.0) |
| TOEFL iBT | Overall 64 (No less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing) |
| PTE | 50 (Communication skill no less than 50) |
| SPM | English 1119 (GCE-O) with minimum C grade & successful completion of A-Level/STPM. |
| GCE O-Level | Credit in English |
| STPM | Grade C in 920 English Literature |
| MUET | Band 4 |
| Cambridge English C1 Advanced | 169 (No band less than 169) |
| INTI Academic English Programme (AEP) (Level 4) | Pass Level 4 with minimum 60% |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | Minimum of 4 in English A1 or A2 (Higher and Standard Levels) or minimum of 5 in English B (Higher Level) |
| Common European Framework | B2 |
Students meet the English Language entry requirement if they study for at least two years study at the level of a Malaysia Diploma or Bachelor studies with English as the language of instruction. Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter must be provided.
For English Language Requirements, please refer to https://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/international/apply/entry-requirements/ on the English Requirements table.
Note: International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above.
To find country-specific entry requirements visit our international entry requirement page
Career Opportunities
Explore your career possibilities.
Cybersecurity
- Software developer
- Cybersecurity consultant
- Digital forensics expert
- Information system security officer
- IT consultant
- Cybersecurity system designer
Data Science
- Business analyst
- Data scientist
- Data solutions manager
- Information systems analysts
- Marketing intelligence analyst
Software Development
- Software developer
- Data analyst,
- Digital developer
- IT consultant
- Web Developer
- Mobile App Developer
- Systems Analyst
Additional information
This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies while giving students the competitive edge.
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Overview
You’ll graduate with extensive skills in system development that can be applied in areas such as defence, aerospace and medicine, banking and manufacturing. This degree is accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the professional level. We believe a modern approach to the analysis, design and implementation of large-scale systems is essential for a career in software development. That’s why we offer computer science at SWINBURNE. We offer a focus on application development involving mobile devices and web-based systems, with an emphasis on the design and implementation of effective human–computer interfaces. It’s just a matter of choosing the specialisation that suits your future: algorithms, computer systems, cybersecurity, data science, games development, network design or software development. Common subjects for all majors include Computer and Logic Essentials, Introduction to Programming, Creating Web Applications, Networks and Switching, Fundamentals of Data Management, Professional Issues in Information Technology, Software Engineering Project A and Software Engineering Project B. Subject descriptions, including prerequisite information, can be obtained from the advisers, respective Heads of Program, Deans, or by viewing your course of interest at https://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/course/bachelor-of-computer-science/. In addition to the subjects offered by SWINBURNE, students enrolling for the SWINBURNE Bachelor of Computer Science degree at INTI also are required to complete five MPU (Mata Pelajaran Umum) subjects, Fundamentals of Computer Systems and Internship (minimum 12 weeks duration). Bachelor of Computer Science majors
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