Science, Technology and Engineering

School of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences

Department of Computer Science & Computer Engineering

Welcome to the Department of Computer Science & Computer Engineering.

Our Mission: To advance innovation and knowledge of Computer Science and Computer Engineering through internationally and national recognized research, teaching and services; and the training of information technology and computer science graduates who are highly employable and reputable.

The Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering has a joint mission of teaching and research. We offer and teach various and innovative courses at Bachelor levels in a range of Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional), Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Business Information Systems, Bachelor of Computer Science in Game Technology and Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering degrees, Honours and post graduate degrees Master of Information Technology, Master of Computer Science, Master of ICT and Master of Biocomputing and Biometric Security. We offer rich research program at both Masters and PhD levels.

Currently, we have 5 research groups in Computer Science and Computer Engineering. There are currently 96 PhD Students in the Department. Major research programs cover areas of Bioinformatics, Computational Intelligence and Multimedia Technologies, Databases, Pervasive Computing and Network and Software Engineering. Members of the department are also part of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Auto CRC.

Significant, industry driven research has seen La Trobe make solid contributions in many fields of computer science and computer engineering. As part of achieving both teaching and research objectives, the department maintains close contact with industry transferring knowledge and contributing to community. The department's courses are accreditated by ACS and Engineer's Australia.

Our expertise covers the design and implementation of complex computer systems which are used in all facets of our lives - from sophisticated databases through to cutting edge game design and mobile phone technologies. Research driven, our teaching methods are based upon the principles of application learning, where students are constantly required to apply their theory to real world examples. Both international and local students comment on the accessibility of lecturers, relaxed nature of the department and emphasis on communication skills as influential factors in their success in the workplace. Students are prized for this industry knowledge and virtually all have gained career roles upon their graduation. Read through some of the International and Local student profiles.

With various courses and strength, students have access to a range of options and extensive resources and assistance. For any enquiries or further information please read through some of our International and Local frequently asked questions or contact the Department. Industry enterprise practices: Second year Computer Science and Computer Engineering students have the opportunity to study current industrial best practices in software development using tools and platforms provided by Microsoft. Across three modules, students are introduced to a number of programming and development tools and techniques including C# and Sharepoint 2010. Upon successful completion of this subject (CS2IEP), students will have the required knowledge and skills to sit the Microsoft certification exam.

Head of Department
Professor Phoebe Chen