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Bachelor of Computer Science

ProviderThe University of Queensland
Course code: QTAC733401UniversityStudy area: Computer Science, necData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · St Lucia · QLD

Course overview

The Bachelor of Computer Science is a 3 year course designed to provide a deeper understanding of all aspects of computer technology and be at the forefront of emerging technologies such as cyber security, data science and artificial intelligence. Students develop the analytical, logical and development skills necessary to advance computing and its applications and graduate with skills that are in high demand from some of the world’s biggest technology corporations. For more information, visit Bachelor of Computer Science at UQ.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Graduates will have the skills to play a key role in creating, developing, implementing and evaluating technology. As technology evolves, growing demand will create opportunities in finance, energy, transport, health, communications and more. Expect to find employment in a range of professions. Graduates are equipped with the foundational theory and practical skills to invent, develop and analyse systems that could affect billions of people worldwide.
Majors
Cyber security; data science; artificial intelligence; programming languages; scientific computing.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

29.6-32.4

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students244
#2025
Higher education entry28 · 11.5%
11.5%
School leavers (ATAR)40 · 16.4%
16.4%
Secondary education0 · 0.0%
0.0%
Vocational pathway<5 · <5%
<5%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International students171 · 70.1%
70.1%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • St LuciaQLDFebruary 2026
  • St LuciaQLDJuly 2026
  • St LuciaQLD