Bachelor of Computer Science
University of Wollongong
CRICOS provider number: 00102E TEQSA provider ID: PRV12062
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
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.
Areas of study
For 754100 Wollongong campus: Artificial intelligence and big data, cyber security, digital systems security, game and mobile development, software engineering. For 754120 Liverpool campus: Artificial intelligence and big data, cyber security, software engineering. Additional majors including digital systems security, or game and mobile development can be studied at the Wollongong Campus.
Career opportunities
AI engineer, analyst, animator, big data engineer, computer engineer, cyber security analyst, data mining & analysis, data scientist, database administrator, electronics engineer, games or app developer, network architect, programmer, security engineer, software engineer, user interface designer, web developer.
Professional recognition
UOW Computer Science degrees are accredited with the Australian Computer Society.
Practical experience
Optional internships, industry projects and other career-ready learning opportunities. In your final year you will develop your own application as part of an annual student team project, developing solutions for real-world problems provided by our industry partners.
Honours
Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced, any 2 units of English.
Other applicants
Refer to UOW general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the UOW website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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