- Our most flexible Computing degree
- Allows freedom to explore computing topics
- Available as a Flexible Double Degree
- Masters or Honours options available for further study
- Australian Computer Society accreditation available
This degree requires no previous computing skill and is founded on an introduction to the principles of programming, a broad perspective on the computing discipline and profession, and an introduction to the functional structure of computers.
You can then choose to explore areas from software and game design, AI, networking, cyber security, theory and more.
Students completing the Bachelor of Computing may have enough electives to complete an additional major, minor or specialisation.
Majors
Students completing the Bachelor of Computing can complete an optional Major from the following list:
- Computer Systems
- Cyber Security*
- Data Science
- Human-Centred and Creative Computing
- Information Systems*
- Intelligent Systems
- Software Development*
*Australian Computer Society (ACS) accreditation for the Bachelor of Computing only applies to these majors.
Available as a Flexible Double Degree
This degree can also be taken as a flexible double with almost any other degree at ANU.
Careers
Computing skills are highly sought after by the best employers. All large and small organisations, both public and private, need people to work on their software systems or want staff with other professional training who have advanced computing skills. Computing students typically work as programmers, network administrators/managers, systems or business analysts, and web designers/developers. Rewarding career opportunities in technology and management are available to students with this degree plus 3-5 years of work experience.
The career options for combined degree students are wide and varied with Computing skills adding a real competitive advantage.
Accreditation
All students who complete the Bachelor of Computing degree at ANU are eligible for professional membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) provided they complete a major in Cyber Security, Information Systems or Software Development.