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INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
2022 UNDERGRADUATE
COURSE GUIDE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 2022 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE - Monash University
WHEN YOU CHOOSE IT,
                                                                                                                                                       CONTENTS
                                                                                                                                                       Step into a thriving industry                             4
                                                                                                                                                       A memorable experience from

YOU CHOOSE A WORLD
                                                                                                                                                       day one                                                   6
                                                                                                                                                       Gain hands-on experience and
                                                                                                                                                       a competitive edge                                        8

OF OPPORTUNITY
                                                                                                                                                       Love what you learn – and how
                                                                                                                                                       you learn                                               10
                                                                                                                                                       Meet people who share
                                                                                                                                                       your passions                                           12
                                                                                                                                                       Courses aligned with your goals                         14
IT lies at the heart of every industry, from healthcare and finance to transport                                                                       Do more with a double degree                            16
and education. A career in this dynamic field means you’ll enjoy endless variety,                                                                      Bachelor of Information Technology 18

strong demand – and constant professional growth.                                                                                                      IT study areas                                          21
                                                                                                                                                       Bachelor of Computer Science                            22
                                                                                                                                                       Bachelor of Computer Science
                                                                                                                                                       Advanced (Honours)23
                                                                                                                                                       Bachelor of Applied Data Science                        26
                                                                                                                                                       Bachelor of Applied Data Science
                                                                                                                                                       Advanced (Honours)27
                                                                                                                                                       Bachelor of Software Engineering
                                                                                                                                                       (Honours)28
                                                                                                                                                       Interested in an IT degree?
                                                                                                                                                       Here's what you need to know                            30
                                                                                                                                                       2022 international entry
                                                                                                                                                       requirements32
                                                                                                                                                       Other pathways to Monash                                34
                                                                                                                                                       How to apply                                            34
                                                                                                                                                       Upcoming events                                         36

                                                                                                                                                       Course information fast facts
                                                                                                                                                       Look for these icons on each course
                                                                                                                                                       page for key information.

                                                                                                                                                                      Location

                                                                                                                                                                      Duration

                                                                                                                                                                      Intakes

                                                                                                                                                                      Requirements

                                                                                                                                                                      Comprehensive course

                                                                                                                                                                      Specialist course
At Monash, we recognise the potential of IT to positively transform
                                                                                                                                                                      Degree awarded
our world. It’s why we’re the only university in the prestigious
Group of Eight with an entire faculty dedicated to the area.                                                                                                          Faculty
Your studies with us will be fuelled by the expertise of leading
specialists and enriched by unparalleled facilities. We also give
you the chance to gain industry experience that’s highly desired      FIVE STARS FOR                    MONASH RANKS        MONASH IS 66TH      Note: The entry requirements listed in the fast facts are for domestic

by employers.                                                         FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT              IN THE TOP 100 IN   IN THE WORLD        students only. International student entry requirements are located
                                                                                                                                                on page 32 and 33.
                                                                      79% OF GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED     THE WORLD FOR       FOR GRADUATE
From protecting sensitive data to empowering the world’s              FULL-TIME WITHIN FOUR MONTHS OF   COMPUTER SCIENCE    EMPLOYABILITY.***
                                                                                                                                                QR Codes: This course guide includes QR codes that link to
                                                                                                                                                more information. Simply scan them with your smartphone
most vulnerable, go further than you ever thought possible            COMPLETING THEIR COURSE.*
                                                                                                        AND INFORMATION                         camera or QR app.
– with an IT degree from Monash.                                                                                                                *Good Universities Guide (2020)
                                                                                                        SYSTEMS.**                              **QS World University Rankings by Subject (2021)
                                                                                                                                                ***QS Graduate Employability Rankings (2020)
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 2022 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE - Monash University
STEP INTO A                                                                                                                                    STRONG PREDICTED
                                                                                                                                                   GROWTH TO 2024                                                                                                                           17.6%
    THRIVING INDUSTRY                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       AUSTRALIA’S
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ‘COMPUTER SYSTEM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            DESIGN AND
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            RELATED SERVICES’
    A MONASH IT DEGREE EQUIPS YOU WITH SKILLS THAT ARE VALUED IN ALMOST                                                                                                                                                                                                                     INDUSTRY
    EVERY ORGANISATION. WITH NEW ROLES CONSTANTLY EMERGING, GRADUATES
    IN THIS FIELD ARE HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER AROUND THE WORLD.

    $65K
    Average salary of an entry-level computing
                                                                                    72%
                                                                                    Graduates employed full-time within
    and information systems professional in Australia.                              four months of finishing a computing                                                                                       DATABASE AND
                                                                                    and information systems degree.                                                                                               SYSTEM
    Higher than the average for all industries.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              ADMINISTRATORS,                                     BUSINESS AND                TELECOMMUNICATIONS
                                                                                    Higher than the average for all study areas.
                                                                                                                                                      COMPUTER NETWORK                                        AND ICT SECURITY                                  SYSTEMS ANALYSTS,                 ENGINEERING
                                                                                                                                                        PROFESSIONALS                                           SPECIALISTS                                     AND PROGRAMMERS                  PROFESSIONALS
    Graduate Outcomes Survey, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (2020)

                                                                                                                                                         26.2%                                                18.3%                                                20.2%                        13.9%
    TOP EMERGING JOBS
    Based on growth over the past five years, here are some top emerging jobs in countries
    around the world – which you can pursue with a single or double degree in IT.

                                ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE                                                 DATA ENGINEER
                                SPECIALIST                                                              Build, test and maintain processing
                                Help machines learn, problem-solve, make                                systems to create databases that deliver
                                decisions and complete tasks without                                    valuable insights.
                                explicit instruction.

                                MARKETING AUTOMATION                                                    DATA SCIENTIST
                                SPECIALIST                                                              Draw insights from data and spot
                                Blend marketing acumen with digital                                     critical trends to inform strategic
                                technology to help organisations achieve                                business decisions.
                                their goals.
                                                                                                                                                            ICT NETWORK                                         MULTIMEDIA                                           SOFTWARE AND
                                                                                                                                                            AND SUPPORT                                       SPECIALISTS AND                                         APPLICATIONS               ICT SUPPORT
                                ROBOTICS ENGINEER                                                       CYBERSECURITY                                      PROFESSIONALS                                      WEB DEVELOPERS                                         PROGRAMMERS              AND TEST ENGINEERS
                                (SOFTWARE)                                                              SPECIALIST

                                                                                                                                                         24.5%                                                    9.2%                                             23.4%                       28.9%
                                Build and deploy automation software                                    Protect important information by
                                to optimise business processes.                                         identifying, monitoring and eliminating
                                                                                                        vulnerabilities in an organisation's
                                                                                                        software and hardware.

    Jobs on the Rise Reports, LinkedIn (2021)                                                                                                      Occupation Projects – five years to May 2024, Australian Government Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business (2019)

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 2022 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE - Monash University
A MEMORABLE
    EXPERIENCE FROM                                                                                    GET HANDS ON                         TAKE YOUR                             DOUBLE DEGREES                           FULLY ACCREDITED

    DAY ONE
                                                                                                       Through our range of industry        STUDIES ABROAD                        TO DOUBLE YOUR                           COURSES
                                                                                                       experience programs, you’ll          Through our Study Abroad              HORIZONS                                 Most of our undergraduate
                                                                                                       use your expertise to solve          program, we partner with over                                                  courses are accredited by the
                                                                                                                                                                                  Spanning a range of areas such
                                                                                                       real challenges – for real           160 universities across the UK,                                                Australian Computer Society
                                                                                                                                                                                  as arts, commerce and law,
                                                                                                       organisations. The result?           Europe, Middle East, Americas,                                                 (ACS). This means after
                                                                                                                                                                                  our double degrees help you
                                                                                                       A professional edge that puts        Oceania and Asia. This gives you                                               graduation, you can become an
    Although we’re known for delivering a high-quality education,                                      you ahead of the rest.               the chance to take your learning
                                                                                                                                                                                  develop multidisciplinary skills and
                                                                                                                                                                                  enhance your career prospects.           ACS member and access career
    that’s not all you’ll enjoy at Monash. You’ll also have many                                                                            to new and vibrant countries.         Even better, they’re faster to           support, groundbreaking reports
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           and more.
    opportunities to expand your network, make new friends,                                                                                                                       complete than two separate
                                                                                                                                                                                  courses.
    apply your skills – and explore the world.

                                                                                                       LEARN FROM                           COMFORTABLE,                          DEDICATED                                VALUABLE
                                                                                                       LEADING EXPERTS                      CONVENIENT                            CAREER                                   RESOURCES FOR
                                                                                                       Throughout your course, you’ll       ACCOMMODATION                         SUPPORT                                  RICHER LEARNING
                                                                                                       learn directly from pioneers in      If you’re coming from interstate,     Monash Career Connect is                 Whether you’re writing a case
                                                                                                       IT. People who have developed        overseas or rural Victoria,           your partner for success.                study, preparing for an exam
                                                                                                       new cryptocurrencies, natural        we have on- and off-campus            By offering you tailored                 or giving an oral presentation,
                                                                                                       disaster prediction maps and         living options across Clayton,        advice, regular workshops                we have a wide variety of
                                                                                                       other innovations.                   Caulfield, Parkville, the             and connections to industry,             resources to help you excel in
                                                                                                                                            CBD, Peninsula and their              it can help you with career              your course – available through
                                                                                                                                            surrounding suburbs.                  planning, skills development,            the Monash website.
                                                                                                                                                                                  application writing and more.

                                                                                                       ACCESS TO                            SCHOLARSHIPS TO                       MORE                                   ALL THE
                                                                                                       ONE-OF-A-KIND                        PROMOTE EQUITY                        OPPORTUNITIES                          AMENITIES AND
                                                                                                       FACILITIES                           AND EXCELLENCE                        TO MAKE NEW                            SERVICES YOU
                                                                             Akansha’s story           Monash has some of the best          We offer many generous                FRIENDS                                NEED
                                                                             Scan the QR code to       IT facilities around. One of them    scholarships to empower students      There are many clubs and               As the largest university in
                                                                             learn more about alumni   is the cutting-edge Woodside         who want to study IT. These
    OUR TECH SQUADS PROGRAM                                                  Akansha Kapoor’s time     Building for Technology and          include our dedicated Indigenous
                                                                                                                                                                                  societies in our faculty and           Australia, we're home to
                                                                                                                                                                                  across the university. Whether         many amenities and services.
                                                                             at Monash – and how       Design, which is helping us create   Australian, women in IT,
    Support from day one                                                                                                                                                          you’re interested in cybersecurity     These include theatres, a
                                                                             she’s now excelling       a more sustainable future. This      international student and industry-
    Tech Squads provides new students with a place to network, participate                                                                                                        or gaming, you’ll have plenty          gym, a swimming pool, clinics,
                                                                             at PwC.                   means you'll have the latest and     based learning scholarships.
    in social activities, compete in competitions and have fun with peers!                                                                                                        of opportunity to connect with         counselling, medical assistance,
                                                                             youtu.be/1FIbFjozzAg      greatest equipment and spaces to                                           other students.                        financial aid, cafés, galleries, a
    The program is designed to help you transition into university life                                complement your learning.                                                                                         hair salon and concert halls.
    through student mentors and helpful support services.

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GAIN HANDS–ON                                                                                                                                            	A PERIOD OF
                                                                                                                                                               INCREDIBLE GROWTH

    EXPERIENCE AND
                                                                                                                                                        My IBL journey was a period of incredible growth.
                                                                                                                                                        I expanded my professional network and
                                                                                                                                                        developed skills that are highly sought-after in the

    A COMPETITIVE EDGE
                                                                                                                                                        IT industry. During the experience, I was also
                                                                                                                                                        pushed beyond my comfort zone, which helped
                                                                                                                                                        me learn more about myself. Today I’m proud to
                                                                                                                                                        say I’m a portfolio analyst at Origin Energy. And
                                                                                                                                                        I’m excited to see what the future holds for me.
                                                                                                                                                        NASHIA FAIRUZ
    We always focus on translating theory into practice. As one of our IT students,                                                                     Former IBL student
    you’ll get the chance to apply your knowledge and skills to a real-world project
    – while working with a leading organisation.
    Through one of the programs below, you’ll:                              Industry Experience Studio Project units
    • reinforce and augment everything you learn in the classroom           In this final-year program, play a key role in delivering
    • hone your leadership, communication, problem-solving, management      a real-world IT project.
      and technical skills
                                                                            Working closely in a team, you’ll take a product through each stage
    • develop wider, more informed perspectives and mature as a person
                                                                            of development, liaise with relevant stakeholders, create professional
    • gain greater insight into the business world
                                                                            documentation and finally, present your work to academics and clients.
    • give yourself an advantage in the job market
    • get a taste of a rewarding career in IT.                              Considered to be the highlight of their degrees, past students have built
                                                                            mobile apps, full-scale games, 3D interaction animations and data tools
    Industry-Based Learning (IBL)                                           for online businesses.
    For more than 30 years, our IBL program has been the benchmark
    for work-integrated learning.
    Having prepared countless students to launch their careers with
                                                                                                 To learn more,
    confidence, this initiative lets you complete a placement (or two)
                                                                                                 scan the QR code
    with one of our leading partners – such as PwC, ANZ or Deloitte.
                                                                                                 bit.ly/monashIE
    This program is open to high-performing international and domestic
    students. Formally assessed and credited, each IBL placement is worth
    three units in your degree. What’s more, you’ll receive a $18,000
    scholarship for every six-month placement you do.
                                                                            Monash Industry Team Initiative (MITI)
                                                                            MITI is an Australian first and unique to Monash.
                                                                            This program will see you working in a contemporary commercial
                                                                            environment – within a multidisciplinary team.
                        To learn more,
                        scan the QR code                                    Students are carefully selected and paired with a top organisation.
                        monash.edu/it/ibl                                   They then collaborate and design an innovative solution to solve
                                                                            a real challenge in today’s business world.

                                                                                                 To learn more,
                                                                                                 scan the QR code
                                                                                                 miti.monash.edu

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LOVE WHAT YOU LEARN   A focus on transformative teaching
                           Your time as an undergraduate can be among the most challenging
                                                                                                    A standout initiative is the Artificial Intelligence for Law Enforcement
                                                                                                    and Community Safety Lab. Working with the Australian Federal

     – AND HOW YOU LEARN
                           yet rewarding years of your life. They give you plenty of opportunity    Police, our experts are using machine learning and AI to reduce the
                           to expand your knowledge, explore new ways of thinking – and             trauma that officers experience from distressing child exploitation
                           discover more about yourself.                                            materials.

                           At Monash, we’re leading the way in studio-based IT education.           Mixing education with travel
                           For us, it’s all about ‘learning by doing’ in a collaborative            You say ‘Study or travel?’. We say ‘Both’.
                           environment.
                                                                                                    Partnering with more than 160 universities across 35+ countries,
                           We use the latest technology to make your lectures interactive and       our exchange programs let you blend your passion for adventure
                           engaging. And our Peer Assisted Study Sessions can connect you           with your hunger to learn.
                           with other Monash students to drive your success.
                                                                                                    Head to our Prato Centre in Italy to delve into IT among breathtaking
                           Lessons from the industry’s best                                         scenery, delicious cuisine and fascinating history. Or, through
                           In your degree, you’ll learn directly from world-class specialists       Monash Undergraduate Research Projects Abroad, engage
                           across all disciplines in IT.                                            in a research initiative with elite professors overseas.

                           Partnering with like-minded organisations and professionals, they're
                           positively impacting our world and creating a brighter future for all.

                                         Explore our immersive learning spaces in the                                   Interested in learning abroad?
                                         Woodside Building for Technology and Design.                                   Scan the QR code
                                         bit.ly/ITwoodside                                                              monash.edu/study-abroad

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MEET PEOPLE
     WHO SHARE YOUR
     PASSIONS
     We have a range of clubs, societies and groups to suit your interests. By joining one,
     you can forge new friendships, expand your network and drive your personal growth.

                       Commerce and Computing                            MonSec
                       Association (CCA)                                 Keen to advance your cybersecurity
                       CCA hosts social and industry activities that     knowledge? MonSec’s goal is to develop
                       help members enhance their networking             and encourage cybersecurity awareness
                       and public speaking skills – and boost            and application. Join the club to hear about
                       their employability.                              upcoming events and opportunities, and
                                                                         share your thoughts and experiences.

                       Monash Electronic Gaming                          DiversIT Monash
                       Association (MEGA)                                DiversIT creates a welcoming space for
                       Keen to advance your cybersecurity                underrepresented groups in IT. The group’s
                       knowledge? MonSec’s goal is to develop            social and networking events, and industry
                       and encourage cybersecurity awareness             and mentoring programs are all designed
                       and application. Join the club to hear about      to foster a sense of community, provide
                       upcoming events and opportunities, and            career guidance and create a strong
                       share your thoughts and experiences.              support network.

                       Monash Association of Coding                      WIRED Monash
                       (MAC)                                             If you’re curious about all things digital,
                       Love games? Then you’ll love MEGA.                then WIRED is for you. This student club
                       As the premier gaming club at Monash,             offers you an abundance of networking
                       MEGA hosts weekly gaming sessions that            opportunities and access to social events,
                       allow friends and strangers to bond over          so you can connect with industry and other
                       their shared passion for this activity.           IT students.

                       Monash Energy Club                                Monash DeepNeuron
                       Monash Energy Club educates and                   DeepNeuron is an exclusive student
                       connects enthusiastic students to                 team focused on improving the world
                       energy-related issues and                         with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-
                       organisations – to shape the future               Performance Computing (HPC).
                       of the sector in Australia.

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COURSES
     ALIGNED WITH
     YOUR GOALS
     Our undergraduate courses allow you to study IT more
     broadly or specialise in a particular area. Through elective
     units, you can also complement your learning by exploring
     other disciplines – such as psychology, finance and science.

     EMBARK ON YOUR JOURNEY
     Bachelor of Information Technology
     This comprehensive degree lets you explore the full spectrum of IT disciplines.
     Its broad selection of majors, minors and electives also allows you to focus on specific
     areas of interest.

     Bachelor of Computer Science
     Through this highly specialised degree, you’ll gain the expertise you need to design algorithms
     and data structures.
     You’ll also learn how to create software that solves real-world challenges related to areas such
     as organisational strategy, customer satisfaction and business innovation.

     Bachelor of Applied Data Science (Faculty of Science)
     Developed to meet the demands of a growing industry, this cross-disciplinary degree blends
     key subjects in maths, science and computer science with new data units.
     It also involves projects focused on physical sciences, sociological or anthropological studies,
     business and engineering.

     GO A STEP FURTHER
     Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours)
     This honours degree is for high-achieving students who want a strong research focus.
     It offers all the benefits of the advanced computer science or data science specialisations with
     a stream of hands-on projects.
     Develop programming and analytical skills along with the capabilities needed for graduate
     research or a career in digital research and development.

     Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) (Faculty of Engineering)
     This course helps you build a strong foundation in computer science or maths while gaining
     deep expertise in software processes, architectures, methodologies and quality frameworks.
     It emphasises collaborative studio-based learning and focuses on giving you strong project
     management skills.
     Our faculty delivers and oversees the software engineering specialisation of this course.

     Bachelor of Applied Data Science Advanced (Honours)
     (Faculty of Science)
     If you’re passionate about applied data science, this advanced degree is for you.
     This four-year specialist course brings together studies in IT and maths through                   Not sure what’s right for you?
     interdisciplinary, thought-provoking projects.                                                     Take our short, fun quiz to find out!
                                                                                                        monash.edu/it/course-matcher

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DO MORE WITH                                                                                                                                                                      I GAINED INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
                                                                                                                                                                                       AND REAL-WORLD SKILLS

     A DOUBLE DEGREE
                                                                                                                                                                              Combining commerce with an IT degree appealed
                                                                                                                                                                              to me because of the fast-growing integration and
                                                                                                                                                                              adoption of technology across the business world.
                                                                                                                                                                              Proving to be very worthwhile, the overlap between
                                                                                                                                                                              courses allowed me to contextualise my studies more
     Through our double degrees, you can establish yourself in two fields. An interdisciplinary skill                                                                         effectively.
     set can help you unlock more career opportunities – and create greater choice in your future.                                                                            The university’s impressive reputation and IT Industry-
                                                                                                                                                                              based Learning (IBL) program made Monash an easy
     Arts                                                                                Engineering (Honours)                                                                choice.
     The rapid growth of the IT industry calls for people who deeply                     IT underpins engineering in all disciplines, and this synergy is only
     understand the social and human factors that are shaping it. By studying            growing stronger. By becoming well-versed in both fields, you’ll be able             On top of the skills and knowledge I’ve developed in my
     arts, you’ll develop the expertise needed to influence and manage                   to positively transform a range of industries through technology.                    studies, IBL helped me clarify my career aspirations.
     emerging technologies – while identifying the implications they have
     on society and the world.                                                           Fine Art                                                                             During my time as a digital analyst at Origin Energy, I
                                                                                         From innovative design tools to digital artistic expression, let this double         gained industry insights and real-world skills in a field
     Business                                                                            degree give you dual expertise that empowers you to shape the future of              that combines both parts of my double degree.
     Through this double degree, you’ll delve deep into IT as well as key                multimedia, games development and other intersections of IT and fine art.
     business principles and practices. With this dual knowledge, you’ll                                                                                                      MATTHEW LICHTIG
     be equipped to leverage technology as a tool for helping organisations              Global Studies                                                                       Bachelor of Commerce and
     succeed in unpredictable, rapidly-changing environments.                            Eager to become a leader and address global challenges? In this double               Bachelor of Information Technology
                                                                                         degree, you’ll cultivate a rich understanding of the interplay between local,
     Commerce                                                                            regional and global forces, and develop sharp analytical abilities along
     IT is the foundation of commerce and one of the biggest drivers                     with flexible and creative approaches. Combine all this with in-demand IT
     of growth for the commercial world. As the pressure for advanced                    skills and you’ll be equipped to make a widespread impact.
     technology escalates, so does the demand for people who intimately
     understand how to apply them in a corporate setting.                                Laws (Honours)
                                                                                         After completing this double degree, you’ll have what it takes to thrive
     Criminology                                                                         as an IT professional who specialises in legal information systems and
     How we define and understand crime provides greater insight into                    security. Because technology skills are now essential for lawyers, this
     society’s challenges. A successful IT professional is someone who                   course will also give you a significant edge if you pursue a legal career.
     possesses strong technical skills – and deep knowledge of human
     behaviour.                                                                          Science
                                                                                         Science is relying more heavily on computers to collect, store and analyse
     Design                                                                              large volumes of data. By studying these two fields, you’ll have what it
     This double degree gives you valuable expertise in design and IT.                   takes to develop software and systems critical to advancing research,
     Blending creativity with technology will challenge your lateral thinking            driving discoveries and ultimately, empowering humankind.
     and problem-solving skills – and empower you to develop innovative
     systems and software.
                                                                                                                                       Global Studies
                                                                                       Criminology

                                                                                                              Engineering
                                                                            Commerce

                                                                                                              (Honours)

                                                                                                                                                        (Honours)
                                                                 Business

                                                                                                                                                                    Science
                                                                                                                            Fine Art
                                                                                                     Design

                                                                                                                                                        Laws
                                                       Arts

            Double degree options
            Computer Science
            Advanced computer science                                           ●                                 ●                                        ●          ●

            Data science                                                        ●                                                                          ●          ●

            Information Technology
            Business information systems                ●          ●            ●         ●           ●                       ●            ●               ●          ●
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ?
                                                                                                                                                                                   DID YOU KNOW?
            Computer networks and security              ●          ●            ●         ●           ●           ●           ●            ●               ●          ●
                                                                                                                                                                                   Contrary to popular belief, a double degree isn’t double the work.
            Games development                           ●          ●            ●         ●           ●                       ●            ●               ●          ●
                                                                                                                                                                                   In most cases, you’ll only need to study one extra year than
            Interactive media                           ●          ●            ●         ●           ●                       ●            ●               ●          ●            if you were doing a single degree – far shorter than completing
            Software development                        ●          ●            ●         ●           ●                       ●            ●               ●          ●            two courses separately. That’s because in a double degree,
                                                                                                                                                                                   the required units from one course count as electives in the other.

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Bachelor of                                                                                                                                                      	THE BEST UNIVERSITY TO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    STUDY A TECHNOLOGY DEGREE
                Clayton1

                3 years full-time
                                                 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY                                                                                                                                      Monash is by far the best university to study a technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                             degree. During my course, I got to build tangible end
                6 years part-time                COURSE CODE: C2000
                                                                                                                                                                                                             products and had countless resources to support my
                February and July (and                                                                                                                                                                       growth.
                October for international        The Bachelor of Information                                                      Careers you could pursue
                students)                                                                                                         Here are some professional pathways you could                              Through collaborative projects, I developed a range of
                ATAR2 : 80.30
                                                 Technology equips you to                                                         pursue with this bachelor’s degree:
                                                                                                                                                                                                             valuable technical and soft skills. I also learned to think
                IB2:		 28                        shape the way we live, work                                                      Business analyst                                                           more critically and present my ideas with confidence.
                MG2:		 75
                                                 and communicate through                                                          In this role, you’ll consult different stakeholders                        Thanks to this experience, I've been able to secure a
                                                                                                                                  to identify their business problems. Then you’ll
                Comprehensive                    technology.                                                                      document and analyse their needs to design
                                                                                                                                                                                                             program manager position at Microsoft in Seattle.
                Bachelor of Information                                                                                           a technical solution.                                                      RHEA PATEL
                                                 This course focuses on teaching you how to build
                Technology                       and leverage computer-based tools to achieve                                     Cybersecurity specialist                                                   Bachelor of Information Technology
                                                 many different goals – from delivering critical                                  As a cybersecurity specialist, you’ll work with
      DOUBLE DEGREES                             insights to creating engaging assets.                                            organisations to protect their computer systems.
                                                                                                                                  In the process, you’ll organise information access
      • Arts               • Engineering         Blending core units with many major, minor and
                                                                                                                                  as well as plan and implement reliable security
                                                 double degree options, you’ll first develop a strong
      • Business              (Honours)   3                                                                                       programs.
                                                 understanding of fundamental IT concepts before
      • Commerce           • Fine Art
                                                 specialising in an area of interest.                                             Web developer
      • Criminology        • Global Studies
                                                                                                                                  Your career as a web developer will focus on
      • Design             • Laws (Honours)      After choosing your major, you can then add either:
                                                                                                                                  designing and creating websites. You’ll also
                           • Science             • a second major                                                                 manage each site’s technical aspects and
                                                 • one or two minors                                                              measure their performance via metrics such as
                                                 • electives.                                                                     traffic, conversion rates and bounce rates.
      PREREQUISITES
      VCE                                        In this degree, you’ll also get to put your expertise                            Cloud architect
      English: Units 3 and 4, with either:       into practice through a project for an industry                                  Cloud architects look after an organisation’s cloud
      • a study score of at least 27 in          client – or you can apply for an Industry-based                                  computing system – which provides widespread,
        English (EAL) or                         Learning placement in a well-known organisation.                                 on-demand access to resources. In this role, you’ll
      • 25 in English other than EAL.            This degree covers many facets of IT, including                                  work on cloud app designs, approval plans and
                                                 business analysis, software development, games                                   systems to optimise storage in the cloud.
      Maths: Units 1 and 2 with
      satisfactory completion of two             development, databases, project management                                       Project manager
      units (any combination) of General         and cybersecurity. It also develops essential                                    Your responsibility as a project manager will be to
      Mathematics, Mathematical Methods          skills in information literacy, problem-solving,                                 lead a project through every stage of its life cycle,
      or Specialist Mathematics.                 communication, project management and                                            from initiation and planning to implementation
                                                 presentation.                                                                    and control.
      IB                                         What you’ll learn                                                                Software developer
      English: Level 1                           In the Bachelor of Information Technology, you’ll                                As a software developer, you’ll find yourself
      Maths: Level 1                             learn how to:                                                                    researching, designing, implementing, testing,
                                                                                                                                  evaluating and managing software. You’ll also be
      For prerequisite subject requirements,     • apply different methods and theories to develop
                                                                                                                                  responsible for creating new modifications for
      refer to page 30.                             and implement well-structured information
                                                                                                                                  existing programs by writing efficient code.
      VTAC Subject Adjustment Bonus available.      products and systems
                                                 • identify the different roles of IT in organisations                            Games developer
      CRICOS: 085120M                               and society                                                                   Whether you want to work for a major company
                                                 • effectively use computer hardware and                                          or be an independent developer, game developers
                                                    software technologies                                                         are always hands-on with the latest technologies
                                                 • apply emerging technologies in a variety of                                    – from motion capture and 3D animation to
                                                    contexts                                                                      augmented and virtual reality.
                                                 • align with professional codes of conduct,                                      Computer forensic investigator
                                                    recognising the social, legal and ethical impact                              In this position, you’ll work heavily with law
                                                    of your work                                                                  enforcement agencies and private firms to
                                                 • communicate professionally with clients,                                       draw out information from computers and other
                                                    system users and peers                                                        data stores.
                                                 • assess your performance and drive your own
                                                    development.                                                                  Interactive media developer
                                                                                                                                  As this specialist developer, you’ll write, modify,
                        To learn more about                                                                                       integrate and test computer code for internet
                        the Bachelor of IT,                                                                                       apps, computer-based software, games, film,
                        scan the QR code.                                                                                         video and other interactive media.
     handbook.monash.edu/2021/
     courses/C2000                               1. If you choose to complete a Bachelor of Information Technology with either the Bachelor of Design, Business or Fine Art, the non-IT coursework will be
                                                    taught at Caulfield.
                                                 2. The scores provided should be used as guides only and are either the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made in 2020 or an estimate (E).
                                                 3. Not available with all majors and specialisations. Refer to monash.edu/study for full details.

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BACHELOR OF IT STUDY AREAS
                       MAJORS OR MINORS1                                                 MINORS
                       Business information systems                                      Computer science
                       Develop a thorough understanding of fundamental                   The practical applications of computer science spans all
                       business IT concepts and how technology can                       disciplines, from science and commerce to engineering
                       be used to meet strategic goals.                                  and humanities. In this minor, you’ll design software
                                                                                         and data structures that solve real-world problems.
                       Spanning topics such as business programming,
                       e-business, data science and decision support,                    Cybersecurity
                       you’ll also learn to analyse diverse stakeholder needs
                                                                                         Develop a wealth of knowledge in protecting private
                       and develop reliable computer-driven solutions.
                                                                                         and public networks, sensitive information and private
                       Computer networks and security                                    communications. Completing a minor in cybersecurity
                                                                                         is ideal if you see yourself working in an enterprise or
                       Learn how to design, develop and monitor computer
                                                                                         government body where this expertise is non-negotiable.
                       networks to protect important information systems.
                       With this in-demand expertise, you’ll be able to                  Data science
                       deliver security software and measures required                   Explore how to capture, manage and use huge volumes
                       for organisational resilience.                                    of data generated by organisations of all kinds – while
                                                                                         building your programming, modelling, visualisation
                       Games development                                                 and analysis capabilities.
                       Explore the different processes and technologies used to
                       build games, as well as their technical and creative content.     Games design
                                                                                         Engage in the principles of designing game characters,
                       From theoretical and practical perspectives, you’ll learn         environments and soundscapes – a field perfect for those who
                       about fundamental game development principles in                  are more interested in game graphics than programming. In
                       a collaborative studio environment.                               our games design minor, you can expect to work on creative
                                                                                         projects centred on immersive virtual worlds.
                       Interactive media
                       Under a design-led, studio-based approach, gain skills            IT for business
                       in digital imaging, sound, video, 3D modelling and                Equip yourself with practical IT skills that will enhance your
                       interactive media.                                                career prospects in business. In this minor, you’ll develop
                       By completing this specialisation, you’ll be prepared to thrive   valuable programming expertise and IT literacy to help
                       in creative fields such as web development, social media,         you thrive in a business environment.
                       visualisation, app development and animation.
                                                                                         Mobile apps development
                       Software development                                              Whether it’s for productivity or fun, gain the expertise to
                       Gain the technological skills needed to create robust             create reliable software for mobile devices. This minor will
                       software for a range of platforms, from large-scale               first teach you basic programming, which you’ll then apply
                       enterprise systems to mobile applications.                        in building user-friendly apps.

                       In this specialisation, you’ll study all aspects of software      Software engineering
                       development, including systems analysis, programming              Empower yourself to apply the tools, processes,
                       and implementation.                                               management methods and quality control techniques
                                                                                         needed to deliver trustworthy software. This minor
                                                                                         covers every aspect of software development, providing
                                                                                         depth and rigour for students with an interest in this area.

                                                                                         Web development
                                                                                         Studying web development will give you an understanding
                                                                                         of what’s involved in building websites. This includes
                                                                                         programming, information management and interface
                                                                                         technicalities. Expertise in this field will give you an
                                                                                         advantage, no matter which field you pursue.

     1 Some majors and minors require Year 12 or first-year maths.

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Bachelor of                                                                                                         Bachelor of
                        Clayton

                        3 years full-time
                                                                     COMPUTER SCIENCE                                                                                                    COMPUTER SCIENCE                                                                                                                  Clayton

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           4 years full-time
                        6 years part-time
                        February and July (and
                                                                     COURSE CODE: C2001
                                                                                                                                                                                         ADVANCED (Honours)                                                                                                                8 years part-time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           February
                        October for international                    Computer scientists drive                                 Database administrator
                                                                                                                               In this role, you’ll take advantage of innovative
                                                                                                                                                                                         COURSE CODE: C3001
                        students)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ATAR¹ : 96
                                                                     everything from search engines                            software to store and organise your organisation’s                                                                                                                                          IB¹:		 37
                        ATAR¹ : 84.20
                        IB¹:		 29                                    and weather reports to security                           data. A key responsibility, you’ll manage the systems
                                                                                                                               that data analysts use to translate numbers into          Open to high-achieving                                   Careers you could pursue                                                 MG¹:		 90
                        MG¹:		 80                                    and research.                                             business strategies.                                      students, this honours degree                            With this bachelor’s degree, there are several
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  careers you could pursue, including:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Specialist
                        Specialist                                   The Bachelor of Computer Science is a degree that         Computer forensic investigator                            offers all the benefits of                               Data engineer                                                            Bachelor of Computer
                                                                     could take you anywhere. Flexible and practical, this                                                                                                                                                                                                 Science Advanced (Honours)
                        Depending on your
                        specialisation, you’ll be                    course will teach you how to think creatively and
                                                                                                                               In this position, you’ll support the investigations
                                                                                                                               of law enforcement agencies and private firms by
                                                                                                                                                                                         the Bachelor of Computer                                 As a data engineer, you’ll be responsible for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  developing, testing and maintaining architectures
                        awarded either the:                          analytically in equal measure. You’ll also graduate       tracking down valuable data from computers and            Science as well as a stream of                           such as databases and processing systems – the               PREREQUISITES
                                                                     with the skills needed to design and implement the                                                                                                                                                                                        VCE
                        • Bachelor of Computer
                          Science                                    algorithms and data structures that will power the
                                                                                                                               other storage devices.
                                                                                                                                                                                         practical research projects.                             foundations for other key data functions in an
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  organisation.                                                English: Units 3 and 4 with either:
                                                                     technology of the future – creating solutions that will   IT consultant
                        • Bachelor of Computer                                                                                                                                           This course teaches you everything in the                                                                             • a study score of at least 27 in
                                                                     benefit people around the world.                          Your job as an IT consultant will focus on consulting                                                              Data architect
                          Science in Data Science                                                                                                                                        Bachelor of Computer Science depending on your                                                                          English (EAL) or
                                                                                                                               your clients and advising them on how IT can meet                                                                  In this role, you’ll design essential data
                                                                     Choose to delve into either advanced computer                                                                       chosen specialisation, and equips you with the                                                                        • 25 in English other than EAL.
                                                                                                                               their business objectives. You’ll also help improve the                                                            management frameworks that can be used by
           DOUBLE DEGREES                                            science or data science. Then toward the end of your      structure and efficiency of their systems.                advanced programming, analysis and research              data scientists, analysts and engineers.                     Maths: Units 3 and 4 with a
           • Commerce                                                studies, you can apply for a placement in a leading                                                                 skills needed to succeed in the ever-growing field                                                                    study score of at least 25 in either
                                                                     organisation or complete a rewarding final-year           Machine-learning engineer                                 of digital research.                                     Scientific researcher
           • Engineering (Honours)2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Mathematical Methods (any) or
                                                                     project.                                                  Your duties as a machine-learning engineer will                                                                    Your responsibilities as a scientific researcher will
           • Laws (Honours)                                                                                                                                                              To practise what you learn, you can choose to                                                                         Specialist Mathematics.
                                                                                                                               involve feeding data into models defined by data                                                                   include gathering and interpreting information
           • Science                                                                                                                                                                     complete a specific project aligned with your
                                                                     What you’ll learn                                         scientists. You’ll also help upsize these models so                                                                from controlled investigations – and driving                 IB
                                                                                                                               they can handle terabytes of real-time data.              studies, or apply for an Industry-based Learning         valuable discoveries. This career path requires              English: Level 1
                                                                     On top of what you’ll explore in one of the two
                                                                                                                                                                                         placement. Then in your final year, you’ll               you to help clients optimise their business
           PREREQUISITES                                             specialisations available, in this course we’ll teach     Specialist programmer                                                                                                                                                           Maths: Level 3
                                                                                                                                                                                         undertake substantial individual research with           operations and systems using technology.
           VCE                                                       you how to:                                               Using your technical prowess, you’ll design, write,       support from a computer science expert.                                                                               For prerequisite subject requirements for
           English: Units 3 and 4 with either:                       • leverage the value of computer science and              test, troubleshoot and maintain codes to shape the                                                                 Chief information officer                                    the above level/s, refer to page 30.
           • a study score of at least 27 in                           computational methods in a wide range of                behaviour of specific programs. You’ll also design        By completing this course, you’ll open up greater        A chief information officer is in charge of an               VTAC Subject Adjustment Bonus available.
             English (EAL) or                                          applications, supported by a solid theoretical          interfaces so non-technical people can easily use         career opportunities and position yourself to            organisation’s IT and computer systems. In this
           • 25 in English other than EAL.                             background critical for effective practice              your software.                                            complete a master's degree in just one additional        role, you'll advise the executive team on the best           CRICOS: 085350G
                                                                     • use problem-solving techniques to analyse                                                                         year. This course is also the ideal stepping stone       systems to use and guide strategic investment
           Maths: Units 3 and 4 with a                                                                                         Software engineer                                         to a PhD.
                                                                       challenges in your chosen specialisation and                                                                                                                               decisions around technology platforms.
           study score of at least 25 in either                                                                                Software engineers are computer science
                                                                       develop effective software and technology
           Mathematical Methods (any) or
                                                                       solutions                                               professionals who blend engineering principles with       What you’ll learn                                        Technical analyst                                       1 The scores provided should be used as guides only and are
           Specialist Mathematics.                                                                                             programming languages. In this role, you’ll draw on       In addition to the outcomes of the Bachelor of           Your job as a technical analyst will be to evaluate       either the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made in
                                                                     • coordinate initiatives strategically using diagrams,                                                                                                                                                                                 2021 or an estimate (E).
                                                                                                                               this expertise to build software products, develop        Computer Science, you’ll also learn how to:              the constant fluctuations of the stock market and
           IB                                                          graphics, interactive visualisations and modern
                                                                                                                               computer games and run network control systems.           • demonstrate advanced knowledge of computer             provide critical investment insights to clients.
           English: Level 1                                            project management tools
           Maths: Level 3                                            • become a technology leader by prioritising                                                                           science and computational methods, and                Machine learning engineer
                                                                       competing demands, regularly reviewing                                                                               recognise the importance of theory for critically     In this position, you’ll create programs and
           For prerequisite subject requirements,                      performance, driving development and behaving                                                                        analysing problems
           refer to page 30.                                           as a top professional
                                                                                                                                  SPECIALISE IN...                                       • design algorithmic solutions, program efficient
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  infrastructures that help machines to think and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  act without receiving explicit instruction.
           VTAC Subject Adjustment Bonus available.
                                                                     • adapt to the ever-changing landscape of                    A) Advanced computer science                             software solutions and apply computational
                                                                       technology, embracing emerging technologies                Do you enjoy solving problems that demand                 solutions
           CRICOS: 079336A
                                                                       with a wide range of strategies                            analytical thinking and a mathematical bent?           • showcase your expertise in a range of relevant
                                                                                                                                  Then this specialisation is for you. Spanning
                                                                     • address ethical and legal considerations in your
                                                                                                                                  areas such as graphics, intelligent systems
                                                                                                                                                                                            topics, including the historical, cultural, social,
                                                                                                                                                                                            legal and ethical issues inherent in computer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     MONASH IS RANKED
                                                                       chosen discipline and prepare for its future
     1. The scores provided should be used as guides only and
        are either the lowest selection rank to which an offer was     scientific, industrial and social contexts.                and networks, you’ll learn how to design and              science research                                         IN THE TOP 100
        made in 2021 or an estimate (E).
     2. Not available with all majors and specialisations.
                                                                                                                                  implement substantial pieces of software               • plan, conduct and manage an in-depth                      IN THE WORLD FOR
        Refer to monash.edu/study for full details.                  Careers you could pursue                                     through a range of programming paradigms,
                                                                                                                                  advanced data structures and algorithms.
                                                                                                                                                                                            research project                                         COMPUTER SCIENCE
                                                                     Here are some careers pathways open to you through                                                                  • evaluate and select research methodologies
                                                                                                                                                                                            appropriate to computer science, and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     AND INFORMATION
                                                                     this bachelor’s degree:                                      B) Data science
                                                                                                                                  Data science is all about the capture,                    demonstrate their uses and limitations                   SYSTEMS.
                                                                     Data analytics specialist                                                                                                                                                       QS World University Rankings by Subject (2021)
                                                                                                                                  management and use of big data. When you               • document and professionally present research
                                                                     As a data analytics specialist, you’ll combine
                                                                                                                                  complete this specialisation at Monash, you’ll            results and the methods used in both verbal                                                                                               To learn more
                                                                     technical prowess with creative genius to cut through
                                                                                                                                  have access to the largest cohort of data                 and written reports                                                                                                                       about the Bachelor
                                                                     large amounts of information – and reveal the hidden
                                   To learn more                                                                                  scientists in the Asia-Pacific region. Drawing on      • take control of your own learning and think in                                                                                             of Computer Science
                                                                     gems inside.
                                   about the Bachelor                                                                             their expertise, you’ll gain a deep understanding         analytical and creative ways.                                                                                                             Advanced (Honours),
                                   of Computer Science,                                                                           of computation theories. Topics covered in this                                                                                                                                                     scan the QR code.
                                   scan the QR code.                                                                              specialisation include deep learning, modelling
                                                                                                                                  for data analysis, data visualisation and                                                                                                                                 handbook.monash.edu/2021/
         handbook.monash.edu/2021/                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          courses/C3001
                                                                                                                                  databases.
         courses/C2001

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T ECHNICAL SKILLS TO SOLVE REAL-WORLD
            PROBLEMS
     I chose the Bachelor of Computer Science at Monash because I wanted
     to work in a field where I was constantly learning and being challenged.
     The degree’s focus on applied maths, data structures and algorithms
     helped me gain and apply technical skills to solve real-world problems.
     It also connected me with a community of people who share my passion
     for technology. All the friends I’ve made have been really supportive.”
     APRIL CHI
     Bachelor of Computer Science

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Bachelor of                                                                                                 Bachelor of
                        Clayton

                        3 years full-time
                                                                     APPLIED DATA SCIENCE                                                                                        APPLIED DATA SCIENCE                                                                                                          Clayton

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               4 years full-time
                        6 years part-time

                        February
                                                                     COURSE CODE: S2010
                                                                                                                                                                                 ADVANCED (Honours)                                                                                                            8 years part-time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               February
                                                                                                                                                                                 COURSE CODE: S3003
                        ATAR¹ : 84.40                                In this information age, big                            What you’ll learn                                                                                                                                                                 ATAR¹ : 91.20
                                                                                                                             Through this course, you’ll be able to:
                        IB¹:		 30                                    data is ever-changing and                                                                                                                                                                                                                 IB¹:		 33
                        MG¹:		 75
                                                                     ever-challenging. That’s why
                                                                                                                             • demonstrate advanced knowledge and                Looking for an interdisciplinary                            What you’ll learn                                                 MG¹:		 90
                                                                                                                                 technical skills in data science                                                                            The Bachelor of Applied Data Science Advanced
                        Specialist
                                                                     data science graduates are                              •   design, implement and apply reliable methods    course that blends data                                     (Honours) will empower you to:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Specialist

                        Bachelor of Applied
                                                                     desired by organisations
                                                                                                                                 for capturing, managing and analysing data      science theory, independent                                 • demonstrate advanced knowledge and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Bachelor of Applied Data
                        Data Science                                                                                         •   apply critical thinking, problem-solving                                                                                                                                      Science Advanced (Honours)
                                                                     of all types.                                               strategies and enterprising skills to develop   research and industry                                           technical skills in data science
                        Faculty of Science                                                                                                                                                                                                   • design, implement and apply a variety of methods                Faculty of Science
                                                                                                                                 effective data science solutions                projects? Look no further.                                      for capturing, managing and analysing data
                                                                     Designed to meet the demands of a growing               •   develop your multicultural literacy, valuable
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             •   effectively communicate with diverse audiences
           PREREQUISITES                                             industry, the Bachelor of Applied Data Science              across a variety of industries                  Connecting IT and maths, this four-year specialist                                                                   PREREQUISITES
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 in a range of ways
           VCE                                                       is a cross-disciplinary degree that blends maths        •   communicate persuasively with diverse           course delivers all the learning outcomes in the                                                                     VCE
                                                                     units from both science and IT courses.                                                                     Bachelor of Applied Data Science and more.                  •   blend analytical and creative thinking, problem-
           English: Units 3 and 4 with either:                                                                                   stakeholders in different ways                                                                                                                                       English: Units 3 and 4 with either:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 solving skills and ingenuity to develop effective
           • a study score of at least 27 in                         Through selected streams, you’ll develop your           •   understand the value of leadership, social      It also gives you the opportunity to delve deeper                                                                    • a study score of at least 27 in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 solutions to the world’s data challenges
             English (EAL) or                                        passion for the physical sciences, sociological or          responsibility, ethics and mentorship.          into critical research methods and key data                                                                            English (EAL) or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             •   enhance your multicultural literacy and use
           • 25 in English other than EAL.                           anthropological studies, business or engineering.                                                           science principles – and drive a high-level                     it in different sectors, such as government,         • 25 in English other than EAL.

           Maths: Units 3 and 4 with a                               You’ll also work on rewarding projects that allow                                                           industry research initiative.                                   education and not-for-profit                         Maths: Units 3 and 4 with a
           study score of at least 25 in either                      you to blend your leadership, entrepreneurial,                                                                                                                          •   highlight the value of leadership, social            study score of at least 25 in either
           Mathematical Methods (any) or                             IT and maths skills to real-life projects.                                                                                                                                  responsibility, ethics and mentorship                Mathematical Methods (any) or
           Specialist Mathematics.                                   The ultimate goal? To expand your technical                                                                                                                             •   apply different methodologies to successfully        Specialist Mathematics.
                                                                     know-how and prepare you to thrive in data                                                                                                                                  plan, conduct and manage a substantial
           IB                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    research project                                     IB
           English: Level 1                                          science.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         English: Level 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             •   expertly document and present your research
           Maths: Level 3                                                                                                                                                                                                                        and the methods used in concise, compelling          Maths: Higher score in Level 3
           For prerequisite subject requirements,                                                                                                                                                                                                verbal and written reports.                          For prerequisite subject requirements,
           refer to page 30.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          refer to page 30.
           VTAC Subject Adjustment Bonus available.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   VTAC Subject Adjustment Bonus available.

           CRICOS: 099359F                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            CRICOS: 099360B
                                                                           Careers you could pursue                                                                              Chief data officer
                                                                                                                                                                                 When you become a chief data officer, you’ll be responsible for the organisation-wide collection,
                                                                           Graduates with data science skills are in high demand across many industries,
                                                                                                                                                                                 storage and analysis of data – to drive an organisation forward in its overall mission.
     1. The scores provided should be used as guides only and              including IT, professional services, law, marketing and finance.
        are either the lowest selection rank to which an offer was                                                                                                               Data architect
        made in 2021 or an estimate.                                       By completing either of these courses, you’ll be equipped to pursue careers                           Your day-to-day as a data architect will involve drawing up precise blueprints for building, testing
                                                                           such as:                                                                                              and maintaining databases.
                                                                           Business intelligence analyst                                                                         Data mining engineer
                                                                           As a business intelligence analyst, you’ll gather data in a number of ways, such as via software,     In this role, you’ll create and enhance statistical and predictive models and algorithms to analyse
                                                                           looking at competitors or analysing market trends. This helps paint a picture of where your           large sets of data. You’ll also distil critical insights and improve the quality of information at every
                                                                           organisation stands in the industry – and where it can improve.                                       opportunity.
                                                                           Data analyst                                                                                          Data scientist
                                                                           Every business collects data, whether it’s through sales, market research, logistics or transport.    A career as a data scientist involves knowing which tools and methods to use to extract meaning
                                                                           Your job as a data analyst will be to translate all the complex numbers into valuable insights        from data. You’ll also spend a lot of time throughout the process collecting information and ensuring
                                                                           to help organisations make better business decisions.                                                 it’s reliable to use.
                                                                                                                                                                                 Quantitative analyst
                                                                                                                                                                                 In a quantitative analyst role, you’ll develop and implement complex mathematical models to help
                                                                                                                                                                                 businesses make key financial decisions and reduce risks.

                                   To learn more                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        To learn more about
                                   about the Bachelor                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   the Bachelor of
                                   of Applied Data                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Applied Data Science
                                   Science, scan the                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Advanced (Honours),
                                   QR code.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             scan the QR code.
        handbook.monash.edu/2021/                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    handbook.monash.edu/2021/
        courses/S2010                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                courses/S3003

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Bachelor of
                   Clayton

                   4 years full-time
                                                    SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (Honours)
                   8 years part-time                COURSE CODE: E3001

                   February and July
                                                    Software engineering is a field                                                 Careers you could pursue                                                                                        	ALWAYS BEEN THERE TO
                   ATAR¹ : 87.05
                                                    that’s constantly evolving as                                                   Here are some careers that the Bachelor of                                                                        SUPPORT ME
                   IB¹ :		 31                                                                                                       Software Engineering (Honours) prepares you for:
                   MG¹:		 86                        new technologies emerge.                                                        Software developer                                                                                         Having fascinated me since eighth grade, I chose
                   Specialist                       As an engineer in this area,                                                    As a software developer, you’ll create applications                                                        software engineering because I realised how
                                                                                                                                    that help people complete specific tasks on a                                                              important software is and how it’s key to making a
                   Bachelor of Software             your skills will be critical                                                    computer or digital device. You’ll also build the                                                          positive impact on society.
                   Engineering (Honours)
                                                    across many functions – from                                                    underlying systems that run the technology
                                                                                                                                    and control networks.                                                                                      I chose Monash because it has a remarkable
                   Faculty of Engineering           dispensing life-saving medicine                                                 Software engineer                                                                                          reputation, a broad assortment of course structures,
         DOUBLE DEGREES
                                                    to controlling flight paths.                                                    In this role, you’ll leverage expertise in computer                                                        great international prospects and a dynamic range of
         • Arts
                                                                                                                                    science, engineering principles and programming                                                            research environments and industry connections.
                                                    The Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)                                  languages to build software products, develop
         • Commerce                                 is designed to address the demand for graduates                                 games and run network control systems.                                                                     The biggest highlight of my learning experience has
         • Computer Science²                        who possess skills in large-scale software systems.
         • Information Technology²                                                                                                  Network administrator                                                                                      been Monash’s culture, which encourages you to be
                                                    In this comprehensive software engineering                                      After becoming a network and computer systems                                                              better every day. My course’s structure also adopted
         • Science
                                                    specialisation, you’ll learn about core areas                                   administrator, you’ll organise, install and manage                                                         a practical learning approach every week and the
                                                    such as software processes and life cycles,                                     an organisation’s computer systems, including
                                                    the mathematical foundations of software                                                                                                                                                   teaching staff have always been there to support me.
         PREREQUISITES                                                                                                              local area networks, wide area networks and
         VCE                                        engineering, requirements analysis and software                                 intranets.                                                                                                 SHOURYA RAJ
         English: Units 3 and 4 with either:        development.
                                                                                                                                    User interface designer                                                                                    Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
         • a study score of at least 27 in          Then during practical activities, you’ll work                                   User interface designers are in charge of
           English (EAL) or                         with modern, industry-strength programming                                      designing digital screens or pages that users
         • 25 in English other than EAL.            languages, technologies and systems.                                            interact with, ensuring each follows the paths laid
         Maths: Units 3 and 4 with a                You’ll undertake all this and more while honing                                 out by UX designers.
         study score of at least 25 in either       your teamwork, problem-solving, resource                                        Business analyst
         Mathematical Methods (any) or              management, project coordination and                                            When you pursue a career as a business analyst,
         Specialist Mathematics.                    communication skills.                                                           you’ll consult various stakeholders about their
         IB                                                                                                                         business challenges to deliver a technical solution.
                                                    What you’ll learn
         English: Level 1                                                                                                           Software tester
                                                    By completing this cross-disciplinary honours
         Maths: Level 3                                                                                                             As a software tester, you’ll drive quality assurance
                                                    degree, you’ll learn how to:
         Science: Chemistry or physics                                                                                              during software development and deployment.
                                                    • expertly apply the relevant scientific methods                                Through a range of tests, you’ll ensure that the
         For prerequisite subject requirements,         in software engineering to design solutions                                 software is fit for purpose – and free of any bugs.
         refer to page 30.                              for complex problems
         VTAC Subject Adjustment Bonus available.   •   identify, interpret and appraise current                                    Programmer analyst
                                                        developments and advanced technologies, and                                 Your responsibilities as a programmer analyst
         CRICOS: 001722B                                apply this knowledge to software engineering                                will include learning about an organisation’s
                                                    •   recognise and synthesise the economic, safety,                              current systems and needs to create strategies
                                                        environmental and professional considerations                               for improvement.
                                                        in software engineering practice – and use                                  Software project manager
                                                        them to develop your professional acumen                                    Upholding the role of software project manager
                                                    •   examine and use theoretical and numerical                                   means taking overall responsibility for every
                                                        analysis to predict, design, control and optimise                           software project and their success.
                                                        the performance of engineering systems
                                                    •   research, conceptualise, investigate and                                    Configuration control manager
                                                        interpret knowledge and relevant tools and                                  This position is dedicated to maintaining a system’s
                                                        techniques to solve industry challenges                                     integrity over time by systematically handling
                                                                                                                                    changes. In this role, you’ll implement policies,
                                                    •   evaluate the performance of an engineering
                                                                                                                                    procedures, techniques and tools to track,
                                                        system based on economic, safety, social
                                                                                                                                    document, manage and assess adjustments.                                           To learn more
                                                        and environmental metrics, and implement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       about the Bachelor of
     Accredited by Engineers Australia                  strategies to minimise adverse effects
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Software Engineering
                                                    •   align with the expectations of the engineering                                                                                                                 (Honours), scan the
                                                        profession and uphold the ethical standards
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       QR code.
                                                        and legal responsibilities involved.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          handbook.monash.edu/2021/
                                                    1 The scores provided should be used as guides only and are either the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made in 2021 or an estimate (E).   courses/E3001
                                                    2 Not available with all majors and specialisations. Refer to monash.edu/study for full details.

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INTERESTED IN AN IT DEGREE?                                                                                                                                                                                                     DOMESTIC ADMISSIONS AND ATARS
     HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Prerequisites

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Indicative3

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Indicative3

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Guarantee
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                English         Mathematics             Science

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Location
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Duration

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     IB score

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Monash
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (years)1
     To study a Monash undergraduate course, you need to have completed specific subjects

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ATAR
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Level Level Level Level     Level      Approved list 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Course                                      1     2     1     2         3         or specified     Degree awarded
     to certain standards. These are known as prerequisite subjects.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     SINGLE DEGREES

     PREREQUISITE SUBJECTS                                                                                                                                                                                                           Engineering M                     4        ■                            ■
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Chemistry or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Physics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)                    87.05             31           86

     The table below outlines subject and grade requirements for VCE, IB and other qualifications. Remember that some courses have special requirements,                                                                                                                                                                                Bachelor of Computer Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Computer Science                  3        ■                            ■                                                                                        84.20             29           80
     such as folios, special admission tests and interviews.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Computer Science                                                                                   Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       4        ■                            ■                                                                                           96             37           90
                                                      English                                                                        Mathematics                                                            Science                  Advanced (Honours)                                                                                 (Honours)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            CL
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Information Technology I          3        ■           ■                                           Bachelor of Information Technology                            80.30             28           75
                           ■   Level 1                       ■   Level 2                      ■   Level 16, 7                   ■   Level 27                     ■   Level 3                      ■    Science approved
                                                                                                                                                                                                  list 2                             Applied Data Science              3        ■                            ■                          Bachelor of Applied Data Science                              84.40             30           75
     VCE                   Units 3 and 4: a study            Units 3 and 4: a study           Units 1 and 2: satisfactory       Units 3 and 4: a study           Units 3 and 4: a study           Units 3 and 4: a study                                                                                  30+ in
                           score of at least 27 in           score of at least 35 in          completion in two units           score of at least 22 in          score of at least 25 in one      score of at least 25 in                                                                                  Math
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Applied Data Science                                                                               Bachelor of Applied Data Science Advanced
                           English (EAL) or 25 in            English (EAL) or 30 in           (any combination) of              Mathematical Methods             of Mathematical Methods          Biology, Chemistry,                                                  4        ■                        Methods or                                                                                   91.20             33           90
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Advanced (Honours)                                                                                 (Honours)
                           English other than EAL            English other than EAL           General Mathematics or            (any) or Specialist              (any) or Specialist              Environmental Science,                                                                                 Specialist
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Maths
                                                                                              Mathematical Methods or           Mathematics, or a score          Mathematics                      Geography, Mathematical
                                                                                              Specialist Mathematics            of at least 25 in Further                                         Methods (any), Specialist          DOUBLE DEGREES
                                                                                                                                Mathematics                                                       Mathematics, Physics
                                                                                                                                                                                                  or Psychology, unless              Business / Information                                                                             Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information   CL,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       4        ■                 ■                                                                                                   85.30             30           75
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Technology 8                                                                                       Technology                                         CA
                                                                                                                                                                                                  otherwise stated.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Computer
     IB                    At least 4 in one of the          At least 5 in one of the         At least 3 in any                 At least 4 in one of the         At least 4 in one of the         At least 4 at SL or 3 at HL
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Commerce / Computer                                                                                Science
                           following SL subjects:            following SL subjects:           mathematics subject at SL         following SL subjects:           following SL subjects:           in Science approved list,                                            4        ■                            ■                                                                              CL        97.90             39           88
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Science                                                                                            Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Computer
                           • English A: Literature, or       • English A: Literature, or      or HL level.                      • Mathematics, or                • Mathematics, or                unless otherwise stated.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Science in Data Science
                           • English A: Language             • English A: Language                                              • Math Studies, or               • Mathematics: Analysis
                              and Literature, or                and Literature, or                                              • Mathematics:                      and Approaches, OR                                               Commerce / Information                                                                             Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       4        ■                            ■                                                                              CL        92.65             34           86
                           • Literature and                  • Literature and                                                                                                                                                        Technology                                                                                         Information Technology
                                                                                                                                   Applications and              At least 3 in one of the
                              Performance, OR                   Performance, OR                                                    Interpretations, or           following HL subjects:                                              Criminology / Information                                                                          Bachelor of Criminology and Bachelor of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       4        ■           ■                                                                                               CL        80.40             28           75
                                                                                                                                • Mathematics: Analysis                                                                              Technology                                                                                         Information Technology
                           At least 3 in one of the          At least 4 in one of the                                                                            • Mathematics:
                           following HL subjects:            following HL subjects:                                                and Approaches, OR               Applications and                                                                                                                                                    Bachelor of Communication Design and Bachelor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        of Information Technology
                           • English A: Literature, or       • English A: Literature, or                                        At least 3 in one of the            Interpretations, or
                           • English A: Language             • English A: Language                                              following HL subjects:           • Mathematics, or                                                                                                                                                      Bachelor of Collaborative Design and Bachelor of
                              and Literature, OR                and Literature, OR                                              • Mathematics:                   • Further Mathematics, or                                           Design / Information                                                                               Information Technology                             CL,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       4        ■           ■                                                                                                         80.25             28           78
                                                                                                                                   Applications and              • Mathematics: Analysis                                             Technology 8                                                                                       Bachelor of Industrial Design and Bachelor of      CA
                           At least 5 in one of the          At least 6 in one of the
                                                                                                                                   Interpretations, or              and Approaches.                                                                                                                                                     Information Technology
                           following SL subjects:            following SL subjects:
                           • English AB, or                  • English AB, or                                                   • Mathematics, or                                                                                                                                                                                       Bachelor of Spatial Design and Bachelor of
                                                                                                                                • Further Mathematics, or                                                                                                                                                                               Information Technology
                           • English B, OR                   • English B, OR
                                                                                                                                • Mathematics: Analysis                                                                                                                                                                                 Bachelor of Electrical and Computer Systems
                           At least 4 in the following       At least 5 in the following                                           and Approaches.                                                                                                                                                                                      Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of
                           HL subject:                       HL subject:                                                                                                                                                             Engineering (Honours) /                                                           Chemistry        Computer Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       5        ■                            ■                                                                              CL        90.05             33           88
                           • English B.                      • English B.                                                                                                                                                            Computer Science                                                                  or Physics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
     Other                 English (Australian Year          Higher score in English          Mathematics (Australian           Mathematics (Australian          Higher level mathematics         One of biology, chemistry,                                                                                                            and Bachelor of Computer Science
     qualifications        12 equivalent).                   (Australian Year 12              Year 11 equivalent).              Year 12 equivalent).             (Australian Year 12              environmental science,                                                                                                                Bachelor of Electrical and Computer Systems
                                                             equivalent).                                                                                        equivalent).                     physics, geography,                                                                                                                   Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of
                                                                                                                                                                                                  psychology or higher               Engineering (Honours) /                                                           Chemistry        Information Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       5        ■                            ■                                                                              CL        88.80             32           86
                                                                                                                                                                                                  level mathematics                  Information Technology                                                            or Physics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) and
                                                                                                                                                                                                  (all Australian Year                                                                                                                  Bachelor of Information Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                  12 equivalent unless
                                                                                                                                                                                                  otherwise stated).                 Fine Art / Information                                                                             Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Information   CA, E: 80.10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       4        ■           ■                                                                                                                       E: 28 RC        TBC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Technology                                                                                         Technology 9                                       CL     RC
     Some double degree courses may require you to study across two campuses in order to complete your course. To be eligible for admission to a double
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Global Studies / Information                                                                       Bachelor of Global Studies and Bachelor of
     degree course, you’ll need to meet the academic entry requirements for both single degree courses. All scores are to be used as a guide only. For                                                                               Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       4        ■           ■
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Information Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            CL           87             31           85
     detailed international, non-school leaver requirements, and double degree entry requirements, visit monash.edu/study.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Information Technology                                                                             Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       4        ■           ■                                                                                               CL           88             31           75
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     / Arts 4                                                                                           of Arts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Information Technology /                                                                           Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       4        ■           ■                               ■                                                               CL        88.80             32           75
       
     M Master’s accelerated pathway     
                                       I Indigenous entry pathway                                                                                                                                                                    Science10                                                                                          of Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of
     CL –Clayton | CA – Caulfield | PE – Peninsula | PA – Parkville.                                                                                                                                                                 Laws (Honours) / Computer                                                                          Computer Science
     RC – Range of criteria.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5.25 5            ■                      ■                                                                              CL           97             38           94
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Science                                                                                            Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of
     E – Estimated: the provided score is estimated and is to be used as a guide only.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Computer Science in Data Science

     1	Duration is based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points per annum.                                                                                                                                                Laws (Honours) /                                                                                   Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5.25 5            ■     ■                                                                                               CL        97.65             39           94
     2	Science approved list: VCE: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematical Methods (any), Specialist Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. IB (SL or HL): Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems        Information Technology                                                                             Information Technology
        and Societies (SL only), Further Mathematics (HL only), Geography, Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL only), Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (HL only), Physics or Psychology.                                                                                                                              Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Computer
     3	Indicative – The provided score is the 2019 lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, or and Estimate (E), and is to be used as a guide only.                                                                                                                                                                                     Science
     4 Depending on your Arts major, you may take the Arts component at Clayton or Caulfield.                                                                                                                                        Science / Computer Science        4        ■                            ■                                                                              CL        85.45             30          TBC
     5 The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is an accelerated course where you must undertake more than the standard annual load of 48 credit points in year two and/or year three to complete the course in four calendar years.                                                                                                             Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Computer
     6 Level 2 and 3 mathematics subjects can also be used to satisfy Level 1 mathematics prerequisite requirements.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Science in Data Science
     7 Level 3 Mathematics subjects can also be used to satisfy Level 1 and Level 2 mathematics prerequisite requirements.
     8 IT units will be taught at Clayton campus.
     9 This course has additional selection requirements. For further details, see monash.edu/study.
     10 Studies must have been completed within five years of intended commencement. If you have not studied science in the past five years, you may still meet the requirements if you can demonstrate that you have engaged
        with science meaningfully after your studies. This could be through work, teaching or volunteering. If you believe you meet the requirements in this way, please provide us with a CV, letter of support from an employer/
        supervisor or another form of written proof that can demonstrate how you have engaged with science in the past five years.

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