Our research areas

Artificial Intelligence (Evolutionary Computing, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing)

• Ajmal Mian
• Amitava Datta
• Cara MacNish
• Du Huynh
• Ghulam Mubashar Hassan
• Mark Reynolds
• Mohammed Bennamoun
• Naveed Akhtar
• Tim French
• Wei Liu

Computer Vision

• Ajmal Mian
• Du Huynh
• Mohammed Bennamoun
• Naveed Akhtar

Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery

• Amitava Datta
• David Glance
• Rachel Cardell-Oliver
• Wei Liu

Computational Logic and Formal Languages

• Tim French
• Mark Reynolds

Security and Privacy

• David Glance
• Jin Hong
• Chris McDonald
• Atif Mansoor
• Arran Stewart

Mobile and Wireless Systems

• Rachel Cardell-Oliver
• Amitava Datta
• David Glance
• Jin Hong
• Chris McDonald
• Atif Mansoor

Bioinformatics

• Amitava Datta
• Michael Wise
• Yuliya Karpevitch

Computer Science Education

• Chris McDonald
• Rachel Cardell-Oliver

Undergraduate in Computer Science

Specialising in Computer Science at UWA will give you advanced computer developing skills that will enable you to get a job with the likes of Google and Microsoft. Throughout your degree you will gain in-depth programming, systems, software engineering and research knowledge, preparing you for a career in a range of industries, from running network systems to managing software development and technology infrastructures.

Undergraduate in Cybersecurity

With a major in Cybersecurity from UWA, you’ll be ready for a range of specialist cybersecurity roles. With industry integrated-learning, you’ll gain the knowledge, techniques, tools and practical skills to lead creation, implementation and management of secure computer systems, protecting people and their data from cyber attacks.

Undergraduate in Data Science

Data science is one of the most rapidly growing sectors in IT and a degree in this field provides you with career opportunities in mining, bioinformatics, transportation, health and more. You’ll gather and use data in efficient ways, whether you are protecting personal information, harnessing meanings from data collection or gaining insights to drive major decision-making processes.

Master of Information Technology

This degree has a strong emphasis on the application of contemporary and emerging technologies, including cloud and high-performance computing, agile web development and software project design and management. You’ll connect with industry leaders in information technology, while developing your skills in computer scripting and programming languages needed to manage and analyse large data.

Master of Data Science

This degree gives students the knowledge and skills needed to use analytical methodologies to lead projects involving large data management, while evaluating and communicating the effectiveness of new technologies. Data science is a growing industry and this master’s course prepares students for international careers, allowing them to work in the data collection, management and analysis sectors.

Associate Degrees - Computer Science

The Associate Degree in Applied Technologies (Computer Science) is designed to build your knowledge and foundational skill set in mathematics and communication, with specialised skills in the Python programming language and its applications in computer science.You’ll graduate with the skills to build custom applications to automate basic processes in your working environment.  

 

Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours)

Artificial Intelligence (Honours)

The Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) will equip you with the skills and knowledge to understand, evaluate, design and implement artificial intelligence systems. You will study the philosophical context for AI in real-world applications, and get hands-on practice in contemporary AI, from knowledge representation to deep learning, developing in-demand skills and leadership qualities.

Computing and Data Science (Honours)

The Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Computing and Data Science) will prepare you with the knowledge and practical skills in data science technologies for data collection, cleaning, conversion, analysis, visualisation, interpretation, storage, search, synthesis and cloud management, putting you in high demand in the growing data science job market.  

International Cybersecurity (Honours)

The Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (International Cybersecurity) prepares you for specialist cybersecurity roles with a global perspective. You’ll gain the practical skills and knowledge to lead creation, implementation and management of secure computer systems across a range of exciting career paths. You’ll be able to protect people and their data from cyber attacks as you draw on your studies across international relations, ethics and law.  

Quantum Computing (Honours)

The Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Quantum Computing) will prepare you for specialised roles in both traditional and quantum computing. In this course, you'll receive comprehensive education in quantum computing principles and skills, including quantum algorithms, computer systems, high-performance computing, physics, mathematics, cybersecurity and philosophy.