Course Curriculum

The Bachelor of Computer Science at Edith Cowan University offers a structured and comprehensive curriculum designed to build core computing skills in the first year and progressively develop advanced knowledge through major specialisations and hands-on project work. The course is spread over three years of full-time study, focusing on both theoretical understanding and practical application.In the first year, students begin with foundational units that introduce key areas such as programming, mathematics for computing, systems analysis, computer fundamentals, database design, applied communications, and computer security. Units like Programming Principles, Systems Analysis, and Computer Security help build a solid base for deeper study in later years.The second year introduces more advanced technical skills. In the first semester, students study Data Structures and Object-oriented Programming with C++, along with two units from their selected major. In the second semester, they explore Intelligent Systems and professional project methodologies, plus two more major-specific units. This year marks a transition into specialised learning, where students can choose a major in areas like cyber security or software engineering.In the third year, students refine their expertise with units such as Distributed Systems and Programming Languages and Paradigms, while continuing their major studies. In the final semester, students choose between a capstone Applied Project and a Work Integrated Learning placement, which involves real-world experience in a professional computing or security setting.This structured pathway ensures that graduates not only gain deep technical knowledge but also develop teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills required by employers in today’s competitive IT industry. The course is ideal for students looking to enter high-demand fields such as software development, cyber security, and artificial intelligence.