Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Science)

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak

Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM81,720

Course Structure

Core Units:

  • Object-oriented Programming
  • Computing Technology Inquiry Project
  • Networks and Switching
  • Computer Systems
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Technology in an Indigenous Context Project
  • Computing Technology Project A*
  • Computing Technology Project B*

Major: Software Development:

  • Computing Technology Design Project
  • Computing Technology Innovation Project*
  • Data Structures and Patterns*
  • Interface Design and Development*
  • Concurrent Programming*
  • Software Testing and Reliability
  • Software Architecture and Design
  • Cloud Computing Architecture

Major: Cybersecurity:

  • Cloud Computing Architecture
  • Computing Technology Design Project
  • Computing Technology Innovation Project*
  • Software Architecture and Design
  • Malware Analysis*
  • IT Security*
  • Network Routing Principles
  • Network Security and Resilience*

Major: Internet of Things:

  • Cloud Computing Architecture
  • Computing Technology Design Project
  • Computing Technology Innovation Project*
  • Software Development for Mobile Devices*
  • Software Architecture and Design*
  • IoT Programming*
  • Network Administration
  • Advanced Web Development

Major: Data Science:

  • Cloud Computing Architecture
  • Computing Technology Design Project
  • Computing Technology Innovation Project*
  • Software Architecture and Design*
  • Data Science Principles
  • Big Data Architecture and Application*
  • Data Visualisation*
  • Software Deployment and Evolution

Major: Artificial Intelligence:

  • Cloud Computing Architecture
  • Computing Technology Design Project
  • Computing Technology Innovation Project*
  • Software Architecture and Design
  • Intelligent Systems*
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence*
  • Applied Machine Learning*
  • Artificial Intelligence for Engineering

Electives/Minor/Second Major:

  • Cybersecurity Electives
  • Malware Analysis
  • Security Operations Centre

Minor in Big Data Analytics:

  • Introduction to Data Science
  • Applied Analytics in Business
  • Advanced Data Analytics
  • Big Data Architecture and Application

Co-major/minor in Social Media:

  • Innovation Cultures
  • National Media in a Globalised World
  • Digital Communities
  • Networked Selves
  • Sports/Advertising/Media
  • New Media & Everyday Life
  • Media & Communications Project B
  • Researching Social Media Publics
  • *Outcome unit

Entry Requirements

  • Pre-requisite: MA^ or AM
  • STPM: 2Ps
  • UEC: 5Bs inclusive of pre-req
  • 'A' Levels incorporating Cambridge, CGE, UK, Malaysia, Singapore, & UK - Min 3 'A' Level passes required: 8
  • ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank): 70
  • Australian Foundation (min overall %): 65%
  • Bangladesh Higher School Certificate: 3.5
  • China Gao San: 80%
  • GCC Thanawiya Amma + 1st year bachelor program: 65%
  • Indian and Pakistan Year 12: 65%
  • Indonesian SMA III: 74%
  • Iran High School Diploma plus pre-university degree (1 year): 65%
  • International Baccalaureate IB Diploma (out of 6 subjects): 24
  • Kenya KCSE: B
  • Ontario CPU: 70%
  • Sri Lankan A Level: 7
  • Vietnam Senior High School Year 12: 7.0
  • ^A Level/equivalent: Pass in AM/MA or O Level/equivalent: Credit in AM
  • IELTS: 6.0 (no individual band below 6.0)
  • TOEFL iBT/TOEFL Home Edition Test^: 64 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing
  • PTE Academic: 50 with no communicative skill score less than 50
  • SPM: C
  • UEC: A1 & A2
  • 1119: C
  • MUET: 4
  • GCE 'O' Level**: C
  • GCE 'A' Level and AS Level#: C
  • International Baccalaureate: Minimum Grade 4 in English A or B at Standard Level or Higher Level
  • Common European Framework: B2
  • C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English Advanced: CAE): 169, no band less than 169
  • Linguaskill General^: Overall score of 160-179 with no band less than 160
  • STPM 920 English Literature: C
  • Duolingo English Test (For Malaysian students only)^^: Overall score of 95-100
  • **Applicable for both English as First Language and English as Second Language
  • #A/AS Level - General Paper, General Studies, English Language, English Literature, English Language and Literature
  • ^Valid for students commencing Swinburne programs in 2022-2023 teaching period only.
  • ^^Valid for Malaysian students commencing Swinburne programs in 2023 teaching period only.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM81,720

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM81,420

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