Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced)
Western Sydney University
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About
This is a degree aimed at transforming today's brightest minds into tomorrow's computing leaders. In addition to computer science study, the advanced students are further trained in self-learning, research, innovative project by undertaking one advanced activity each semester. This degree equips you with the skills to be career-ready by specialising in different foundational theories of computer science and computer systems.
This course offers advanced activities including project, research and coursework and requires students must maintain an overall above 5 GPA.
Areas of study
Artificial intelligence, cloud and database technology, computer graphics, computer organisation and architecture, concurrent and distributed systems, cyber security, deep learning, information and network security, machine learning, networked systems, operating systems, systems programming.
Career opportunities
Systems programming, security analysis of systems, network design and management, network software development, systems and network security, real-time and games programming, robotic programming, website development and administration, operating systems administration, web systems development or research.
Careers in teaching and education: Successful completion of this course may satisfy the entry requirements to Master of Teaching (Secondary) if you undertake subjects in a discipline that meet the requirements for your chosen area of teaching.
Practical experience
A final-year industrially oriented team project which allows students to put their knowledge into practice and learn valuable team and project management skills.
Professional recognition
Accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the Professional Level.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Minimum ATAR: 90.00.
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced, any 2 units of English.
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
Other applicants
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
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Further information
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Course information
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