The Computing and Software Systems major is designed for students who want to develop skills in programming and the development of digital artifacts.
The major Handbook entry stipulates the complete requirements for the Computing and Software Systems major.
- Students who enrolled from 2023 onwards should view the Computing and Software Systems major Handbook entry
- Students who enrolled prior to 2023 should view the Computing major Handbook entry
Always use the University Handbook as your primary course planning tool.
IMPORTANT
Each major has different rules for which breadth subjects may be taken. If you complete non allowed breadth, you may be required to complete extra subjects in order to meet the requirements of your degree. Please look at the “Non-allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors” page on the Handbook. A list of non allowed breadth subjects for this major is available underneath the course plans below.
Semester 1 Intake (Specialist Maths 3+4) (commencing 2023)
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- Mathematical knowledge equivalent to a study score of at least 25 in VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 is required to undertake this major.
- This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
Semester 1 Intake (Maths Methods 3+4) (commencing 2023)
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Year 3 | Breadth/Elective |
| Subject Leading to a Major | Major subject | Elective subject | Breadth subject |
Note:
- Mathematical knowledge equivalent to a study score of at least 25 in VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 is required to undertake this major.
- This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
Semester 1 Intake (Specialist Maths 3+4) (prior to 2023)
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Year 3 | Breadth/Elective | |||
Year 3 | Breadth/Elective |
| Subject Leading to a Major | Major subject | Elective subject | Breadth subject |
Note:
- Mathematical knowledge equivalent to a study score of at least 25 in VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 is required to undertake this major.
- This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
Semester 1 Intake (Maths Methods 3+4) (prior to 2023)
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Year 3 | Breadth/Elective | |||
Year 3 | Breadth/Elective |
| Subject Leading to a Major | Major subject | Elective subject | Breadth subject |
Note:
- Mathematical knowledge equivalent to a study score of at least 25 in VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 is required to undertake this major.
- This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
Semester 2 Intake (Specialist Maths 3+4) (prior to 2023)
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Year 3 | Breadth/Elective | |||
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Year 4 |
| Subject Leading to a Major | Major subject | Elective subject | Breadth subject |
Note:
- Mathematical knowledge equivalent to a study score of at least 25 in VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 is required to undertake this major.
- This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
Semester 2 Intake (Maths Methods 3+4) (prior to 2023)
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Year 2 | ||||
Year 2 | ||||
Year 3 | Breadth/Elective | |||
Year 3 | Breadth/Elective | |||
Year 4 |
| Subject Leading to a Major | Major subject | Elective subject | Breadth subject |
Note:
- Mathematical knowledge equivalent to a study score of at least 25 in VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 is required to undertake this major.
- This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
Non Allowed Breadth for the Computing and Software Systems Major
The following subjects are not permitted to be taken as breadth in the Computing major:
- any Computer Science subjects (subject codes beginning COMP)
- any Engineering subjects (subject codes beginning ENGR)
- any Spatial Systems subjects (subject codes beginning GEOM)
- any Informatics subjects (subject codes beginning INFO)
- any Information Systems subjects (subject codes beginning with ISYS)
- any Mathematics and Statistics subjects (subject codes beginning MAST)
- any Physics subjects (subject codes beginning PHYC)
- any Science Informatics subjects (subject codes beginning SINF)
Double Majors, Minors and Specialisations
The Bachelor of Design offers unique flexibility with the option of completing majors, minors, double majors and specialisations.
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Computing Double Majors (prior to 2023)
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Minors
Minors are a shortened sequence of subjects, taken from the existing majors in the degree.
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Specialisations
Specialisations are a short sequence of subjects which do not form a part of an existing major that focus particular themes relevant across multiple disciplines.