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Bachelor of Computer Science

ProviderUniversity of Wollongong
Course code: UAC754100UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Computer scientists focus on the theoretical foundations and practical approaches to computation and its applications. They design methods and tools, writing programs for computer applications uses, Artificial Intelligence (AI), stock market trend analysis, cyber security and patient monitoring in hospitals and more. 

You will study the fundamentals of computer science and IT: programming, problem-solving, network and communications, web technology, data management, system analysis, human-computer interaction, and project management. Specialise in a major from your second year of study by choosing one or more of the following majors: Artificial Intelligence and Big Data ,Cyber Security, Digital Systems Security (Wollongong campus only), Game and Mobile Development (Wollongong campus only), and Software Engineering.

In your final year you will develop your own application as part of a team project, developing solutions to real-world problems provided by our industry partners.

On completion of the Bachelor of Computer Science, you will be able to remain relevant to industry trends and developments as you enter this in-demand career. 

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

25-28
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6, no band below 6

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.

Student profile

Total students278
#2024
Higher education entry47 · 17%
17%
School leavers (ATAR)18 · 6%
6%
Secondary education62 · 22%
22%
Vocational pathway9 · 3%
3%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International students133 · 48%
48%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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