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Bachelor of Computer Science

ProviderCharles Sturt University
Course code: SIA-30129UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Dreaming of building the next top-selling app or developing a revolutionary software? If so, the Bachelor of Computer Science from Charles Sturt University is for you. This on-campus or online computer science degree promotes technical mastery while equipping you with the practical skills and attributes to put you at the top of the employment list. From the foundations of computer science and programming to studies in software production, operating systems and the Internet of Things, you will move through subjects reflecting the most up-to-date global technologies. You can specialise in game design, or focus on cloud computing and mobile app development. Plus, you will have the opportunity to gain real work...

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with an ATAR equal to 55 (including adjustment factors) or greater.

  • A Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) with results of 60% or higher in subjects in the Software Development, English and Mathematics areas.
  • For recent school leavers, a report from the School Principal, equivalent to that used in the School Recommendation Scheme (SRS), recommending the applicant as well-suited for university study.
  • Successful study at University level of at least two subjects in any area, as long as the subjects are full university level.
  • A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate III or higher in Information Technology (including any specialisation of Information Technology), studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or AQF equivalent Certificate IV in an area related to Information Technology.
  • Two years relevant professional IT work experience (i.e. in areas such as programmer, analyst, systems administration, help desk, network support but NOT clerical roles such as data entry or secretarial) demonstrated by a detailed resume.
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.
  • English Language Proficiency.
  • Minimum CSU English Language Proficiency Requirements apply.
English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169, no component below 162Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169, no component below 162IELTS Academic 6, no band below 5.5PTE Academic 50, no component below 42TOEFL iBT 60, no component below 15

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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