Course Content and Structure  
First Year
 Computer Programming, Computer Science, Mathematics, Introductory Computer Architectures  Outside Electives
Professional Communications, Digital Logic, Introductory Electronics, plus a wide range of elective subjects* from the Faculties of Information Technology, Arts, Business & Economics, or Science.  Students studying Computer
Science can also select from
a wide range of elective
subjects from outside the
School, allowing them to
tailor their degree.

* Availability of some electives may be subject to pre-requisite and quota restrictions. 
Second and Third Years
 Operating Systems, Advanced Programming, Software Engineering (including a Project), Formal Methods, Programming Languages, The Computing Industry  
Artificial Intelligence, Multimedia, Microprocessors, World Wide Web Programming, Computer Graphics, Image Processing,  Networks, Machine Learning, Databases, Computer Architecture, Numerical Computing
Honours Year
 Thesis Project, Communications and Research Skills
Advanced Computer Graphics, Telecommunications, Natural Language Processing, Advanced Object-oriented Programming, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Cryptography and Security, Pattern Recognition, Parallel Systems, Advanced Digital Design, Video Coding and Compression, Formal Methods in Software Engineering  
Core Topics
Elective Topics
 
Admission requirements for Australian residents 

The minimum entry standard is satisfactory completion of VCE or equivalent. Prerequisite units 3 & 4 A grade average of D in English and Mathematical Methods. 
 

Applications 

All applications for full-time study are to be made through VTAC.  

VTAC 
90 Park St. 
South Melbourne  Victoria 3205 
AUSTRALIA 
Telephone (03) 9690 7977 
 

Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) 

HECS applies to all Australian resident students enrolled in undergraduate courses. Payment of this amount may be deferred or it may be paid at the beginning of each semester, at a discount of 25 per cent. 
 

Student amenities fee 

A compulsory student amenities fee is also payable upon enrolment. The amount of this fee will depend on the level of enrolment. Payment of the amenities fee entitles the student to receive an ID card and to make full use of the extensive range of union and university facilities and services. 
 
 

 Admission requirements for International students 
  • Hong Kong "A" level Certificate 16  Maths (Year 12)
  • International Baccalaureate 

    • 26  Maths (Year 12)
  • Malaysian STPM

    • 18  Maths (Year 12) 
  • MUFY

    • BCCC  Maths (Year 12) 
  • Ontario Gr.13

    • 75%  Maths (Year 12) 
  • Singapore-Cambridge GCE "A" level 18  Maths (Year 12)
  • Sri Lanka "A" level

    • 22  Maths (Year 12) 
Undergraduate students must satisfy University English requirements by meeting one of: 

1. Language 
English is the student's first language; or English was the language of instruction in secondary and/or tertiary studies completed; or Satisfactory achievement in secondary or tertiary studies completed in English in an English speaking country. 

2. TOEFL 
Achieving a test score of 550 or better in the American Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and a score of 5 or better on the Test of Written English (TWE) 

3. IELTS 
Achieving a test score of 6.5 or better on the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) test, including a score of 6 or above in each individual band.

 4. Australian Year 12 English examinations (VCE, SAME, TEE, etc.) 
Achieving a satisfactory pass in the English Language examination. 

Students who do not meet any of the above requirements can undertake an intensive course in English in Australia and sit for TOEFL or IELTS and achieve the test score as required. 
 

Applications 

International students currently studying VCE should apply through VTAC. All other international students should apply through Monash International. 

Monash International Pty Ltd 
Monash University 
871 Dandenong Road 
Caulfield  Victoria 3145 
AUSTRALIA 
Telephone: (+61 3) 9903 2311 
Facsimile: (+61 3) 9903 2430 
 

Further Information 

School of Computer Science and Software Engineering 
Monash University 
Clayton  Victoria 3168 
AUSTRALIA 
Telephone: (03) 9905 5200 
Facsimile: (03) 9905 5146 
E-mail: enquiries@cs.monash.edu.au 
WWW: http://www.csse.monash.edu.au