The Australian National University
Bachelor of Computing
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
3F/6P
Campus
Canberra (ACT)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-02-22
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Computing at The Australian National University in Australian Capital Territory, Australia is a bachelors pass programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
23,778
Staff Ratio
13.3:1
International
41.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
74.0%
of graduates employed
Costs & Living
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Computing
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Computing topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Computing
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on: completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent, the selection rank from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors for this program
- and co-curricular or service requirement . The Co-Curricular or Service Experience requirement has been removed from the application process for 2025 admissions. This change will make ANU more accessible to Year 12 students looking to join ANU. You don’t need to submit any additional documents regarding this change
- and English language proficiency
- and any program-specific requirements For assumed knowledge and additional selection criteria: Refer to the relevant single degree course description. Also refer to the ANU general admission criteria . Applicants with higher education study Applicants with higher education study are assessed on: previous higher education studies
- or secondary education results if completed less than one full-time equivalent year (1.0 FTE) of a degree
- or the result from a bridging or preparatory course
- and English language proficiency
- and any program-specific requirements Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on: previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above)
- or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed
- and English language proficiency
- and any program-specific requirements Applicants with work and life experience Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on: ATAR or equivalent if secondary education was completed
- or the Special Adult Entry Scheme (SAES)
- or work experience
- and English language proficiency
- and any program-specific requirements | ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics (Major)/Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods (Major) NSW: Mathematics Advanced or equivalent. More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found here
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
23,778
Total students
Staff Ratio
13:1
Students per staff
International Students
41%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
74%
Employed after graduation