About offering
This course provides coverage of aspects of modern computing and computer networks. It covers fundamental programming and security knowledge as well as specializing in network programming and other aspects of distributed computing. The course uses Python as a tool for learning programming. Linux skills are taught throughout the course and emphasis is placed on learning the basics before moving onto advanced topics. Graduates from the course will have sound knowledge of computer systems and processes involved in software development and maintenance.
The aim of this major is to prepare students for the areas of ICT found to be most in demand and for positions that are most difficult to fill. Curtin works together closely with industry partners to fine tune the course and provide placement opportunities to good students in the final year.
On completion of the three year degree, students who have performed well will be eligible to complete an extra year of study to obtain an honours qualification, BH-SCNCE Bachelor of Science (Honours). The research focus of an Honours degree provides a pathway for career advancement at a higher level than the base degree. Students who perform well in this course can apply for transfer to the Bachelor of Computing course, although acceptance is not automatic.
What you'll learn
- apply computer networking concepts to develop solutions and protect systems related to information technology
- evaluate information technologies in a manner that is appropriate for a given problem and think critically and creatively to generate innovative and optimum theoretical and practical solutions
- identify, evaluate and synthesise information from a range of technology sources to optimise the process of network design and implementation
- document information technology activities and artefacts and communicate them in written and oral form to both technical and non-technical audiences and communicate effectively in ways appropriate to the audience and purpose
- effectively use new and existing technologies, recognising their advantages and limitations
- sustain intellectual curiosity by updating their knowledge, engage in continuous training and research, and take control of their own learning and development
- recognise and apply IEEE/ACM/ACS standards and best practice in process software design and development
- contribute to society using technology in an ethical, legal, and socially responsible manner
Student profile
View our student profile table to get an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Curtin University. This table provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available. It includes those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.
Admission criteria for Australian and New Zealand students
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are as outlined in the IELTS table below. Additional information on how you can meet the English requirement can be found on the English proficiency page.
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.0 |
What kind of applicant are you?
Applicants with recent secondary education
Completed your secondary education in Australia within the past two years? Learn how you can apply to Curtin.
Applicants with work and life experience
See how to apply if you’ve completed a pathway program, finished secondary education more than two years ago or spent time in the workforce.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Learn how you can gain entry with a TAFE or other vocational education training (VET) qualification.
Applicants with higher education study
Find out how to apply and what credit you may be eligible for if you have previous higher education study.
Applicants with recent secondary education
Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, but also includes those who may have completed their senior secondary studies with a TAFE or other VET provider within the same time frame. This includes applicants whose secondary education was undertaken interstate or overseas.
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Guaranteed ATAR: 70
This is the ATAR level at which an offer of admission is guaranteed, subject to any other non-ATAR criteria being met. - Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites):
Mathematics: Applications ATAR, or equivalent.
- Desirable WACE subjects:
Mathematics: Methods ATAR, or equivalent.
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STAT entry: Not accepted.
The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) assesses competencies considered important for success at uni.
These tests are provided by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) to help mature age candidates apply for certain courses.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Other admission options
Recipients of the John Curtin Undergraduate Scholarship will receive an early offer to study this course.
Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.
Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin’s ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability. Find out more about portfolio entry.
Lowest selection rank to which a recent Year 12 student offer was made (including the consideration of any equity or other adjustment factors)
View the lowest selection rank (incorporating ATAR plus any adjustments) of an applicant to which an offer of a place was made in the most relevant recent intake period, this includes any ATAR adjustments.
Selection rank adjustments (previously referred to as ATAR related adjustments)
Details of the types of adjustment factors (bonus points) commonly available to applicants can be found on our StepUp to Curtin webpage.
ATAR and selection rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in the most recent intake period
View data on the ATAR and selection rank profile of offers made from the most relevant recent intake period.
Applicants with work and life experience
Applicants with work and life experience are those who left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.
‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.
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Guaranteed ATAR: 70
This is the ATAR level at which an offer of admission is guaranteed, subject to any other non-ATAR criteria being met. - Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites):
Mathematics: Applications ATAR, or equivalent.
- Desirable WACE subjects:
Mathematics: Methods ATAR, or equivalent.
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STAT entry: Not accepted.
The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) assesses competencies considered important for success at uni.
These tests are provided by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) to help mature age candidates apply for certain courses. Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin’s ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability. Find out more about portfolio entry.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.
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Guaranteed ATAR: 70
This is the ATAR level at which an offer of admission is guaranteed, subject to any other non-ATAR criteria being met. - TAFE:
- AQF Certificate IV - Separate evidence of Higher English language proficiency is required; or
- AQF Diploma; or
- AQF Advanced Diploma
AND
- satisfied the prerequisite.
The Maths Applications prerequisite can be met with:
- Maths Applications ATAR; or
- MATH1013 Introductory Mathematics; or
- MATH1005 Pre-Calculus.
- Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites):
Mathematics: Applications ATAR, or equivalent.
- Desirable WACE subjects:
Mathematics: Methods ATAR, or equivalent.
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STAT entry: Not accepted.
The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) assesses competencies considered important for success at uni.
These tests are provided by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) to help mature age candidates apply for certain courses. Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin’s ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability. Find out more about portfolio entry.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Applicants with higher education study
Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This includes applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It also includes applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
- Curtin offers a variety of bridging courses to help you meet the admission criteria for this course. Find out more about our bridging courses.
- Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites):
Mathematics: Applications ATAR, or equivalent.
- Desirable WACE subjects:
Mathematics: Methods ATAR, or equivalent.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin course switcher criteria
To switch into this course, you need to have met:
- the admission criteria for minimum entry; and
- the prerequisite.
The Maths Applications prerequisite can be met with:
- Maths Applications ATAR; or
- MATH1013 Introductory Mathematics; or
- MATH1005 Pre-Calculus.
Higher education course switcher criteria
To switch into this course from another higher education course, you need to have met:
- the admission criteria for minimum entry; and
- Maths Applications ATAR or unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Applications ATAR.
Cut-off scores
| Qualification | Score |
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| GCE/STPM/HKALE (A-levels - best of three) | 5 |
| HKDSE | 15 |
| IB | 24 |
| Ontario Gr 12 (best of 6) | 60 |
| ATAR (including WACE/SACE/HCE/VCE) | 70 |
| WAUFP (CPS) | 53 |
| India (CBSE) | 60% |
| India (HSC) | 65% |
| Sri Lanka | 5 |
Minimum academic entry requirements
Essential course prerequisites
Mathematics. Calculus is desirable.
Advanced standing / credit transfer / recognition of prior learning
At Curtin, we understand that everyone’s study journey has been different.
You may have already studied some of the units (subjects) listed in your Curtin course, or you may have work experience that matches the degree requirements.
If this applies to you, you can apply for credit for recognised learning (CRL), which means your previous study is recognised and matched against a similar unit in your intended Curtin course.
A successful CRL application exempts you from having to complete certain units within your course and means you could finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
CRL is also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing and credit transfer.
Use the CRL search to find out how much CRL you qualify for, or contact us at:
Email: crl@curtin.edu.au
Tel: 1300 222 888
At Curtin, we understand that everyone’s study journey has been different.
You may have already studied some of the units (subjects) listed in your Curtin course at another educational institution, or you may have work experience that matches the degree requirements.
A successful CRL application exempts you from having to complete certain units within your course and means you could finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
CRL is also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing and credit transfer.
Use the CRL search to find out how much CRL you qualify for, or contact us at:
Email: ci-enquiries@curtin.edu.au
Tel: 1300 222 888
Fees and charges
Fee information is not available for this course at this time. Find estimated course fees.
Where you can study
For start dates, please view the academic calendar.
On Campus
Semester 1 and Semester 2
On Campus
Semester 2A, Trimester 1 and Trimester 2
On Campus
Semester 1 and Semester 2
On Campus
Semester 1 and Semester 2
How to apply
Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice:
Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. Please view our application deadlines page for further information.
Apply nowNext steps
If you are successful in your application to study at Curtin, you will receive a letter of offer via email. You can either accept or defer your offer. To find out more about this process, view our enrolment web page.
You may also like to find out how you can obtain financial assistance or apply for a scholarship and prepare for Orientation Week (O-Week).
Where to get further information
- More about studying at Curtin
- Visit the WA Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) website
- Visit the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) website
- Visit the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) website
- Our admission appeals and grievance process
Applicants applying for an undergraduate degree with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Find information on how you can apply to study at Curtin with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma if you are applying for an undergraduate degree.
Applicants with other international qualifications
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- Curtin course code: B-INFTEC
- This offering was last updated on: 14/10/2019