UWA is ranked first in Australia for Agricultural Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, and Marine/Ocean Engineering by the Academic Ranking of World Universities in 2018. We boast staff who are among the world’s leading teachers and researchers. Their research will form an integral part of your learning experience.

Computer Science

Computing software and systems are becoming more prevalent, revolutionising the way we live, work and communicate. If you'd like to develop new computing technologies or specialise in enterprise-level programming, systems, artificial intelligence, cyber security, software engineering or research careers, consider Computer Science. This major can also set you apart and complement your engineering studies, as knowledge of developing computer programs is highly sought after by employers.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Destinations for graduates include large software development houses such as Google, Microsoft, Motorola and Thales, as well as smaller computing, mining and resources, and consulting companies.

You could also undertake further studies in software engineering, data science, electrical engineering, and electronic engineering, as well as honours and research degrees.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Computer Science major is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (provisional). Computer Science remains provisionally accredited until the required number of students graduate from the major.