The Computing major is designed for technically focused students who want to develop strong professional capabilities in programming and development of digital artefacts. You will develop strong technical skills in the areas of media computation, data manipulation and visualisation, interaction design, and usability.
Applicants for this major must have completed Units 3 and 4 Mathematical Methods or equivalent.
Careers
Studying the Computing major can contribute to careers relating to a range of disciplines, such as:
- Algorithm design
- Computer programming
- Data manipulation and visualisation
- Graphics programming
- Web development.
Entry requirements for the Bachelor of Design
Access Melbourne allows you to be considered below the Clearly-in Rank. Guaranteed entry is available to eligible students from a rural area or disadvantaged financial background. i
Access Melbourne can help you gain a place in a course, even if your ATAR is below the Clearly-in Rank. Eligible students must apply through Access Melbourne and meet prerequisites.
Prerequisites
Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/ Literature or at least 30 in EAL.
Applicants intending to major in Civil Systems, Computing, Construction, Mechanical Systems, Property or Spatial Systems may be required to undertake a bridging subject in mathematics as breadth in first year. This is equivalent to Units 3 and 4 Mathematical Methods, and entry requires a mathematics background equivalent to Units 1 and 2 Mathematical Methods.