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Bachelor of Computer Science

The Bachelor of Computer Science requires three years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).

The course is offered by the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Admission requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Successful completion of either SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods is normally required for entry to the Bachelor of Computer Science.

Course aims

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

  • a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of computer science
  • an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
  • well developed written and oral communication skills
  • an ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
  • an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of computer science
  • the ability to work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
  • an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
  • preparation for future management roles as a computer scientist.

The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in a computing related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the award, students will be able to:

  • competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex computer-based systems
  • apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
  • communicate effectively with other computer scientists and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
  • work professionally as an individual and in a team
  • develop computer-based solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
  • engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of computer science
  • contribute successfully to project management.

On completion of the Bachelor of Computer Science, students will be eligible for professional membership of the Australian Computer Society. 

Program of study

To qualify for the Bachelor of Computer Science, a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

Students achieving a credit level average or better at the end of third year will be eligible to commence a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree program in Computer Science - a separate one-year award focusing on advanced coursework and a research project.

Core - Year 1 topics

27 units comprising:

 COMP1001  Fundamentals of Computing  (4.5 units)
 COMP1101  Information and Communications Technology 1A  (4.5 units)
 COMP1102  Computer Programming 1  (4.5 units)
 COMP1401  Professional Skills in Computing*  (4.5 units)
 MATH1121  Mathematics 1A  (4.5 units)

plus one of:

 MATH1122  Mathematics 1B  (4.5 units)
 STAT1412  Data Analysis Laboratory  (4.5 units)

*With the permission of the course coordinator students may select ENGL1001 Professional English or ENGR1401 Professional Skills for Engineers as alternatives, while students from non-English speaking backgrounds, may be permitted to enrol in ESOL1101 English as a Second Language 1.

Elective - Year 1 topics

Select 9 units of year 1 topics from across the University where entry requirements are met.##

##Students planning to transfer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Software) should select ENGR1201 Digital Electronics 1 as an elective.   

Core - Year 2 topics


36 units comprising:

 COMP2711  Computer Programming 2  (4.5 units)
 COMP2731  Software Engineering 1  (4.5 units)
 COMP2761  Database and Conceptual Modelling  (4.5 units)
 COMP2762  Operating Systems  (4.5 units)
 COMP2781  Computer Mathematics  (4.5 units)
 COMP3712  Computer Programming 3  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2782  Computer Networks  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2792  Software Engineering 2  (4.5 units)

Core - Year 3 topics

36 units comprising:

 COMP3751  Interactive Computer Systems  (4.5 units)
 COMP3771  Advanced Database  (4.5 units)
 COMP3772  Computer Science Project**  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3704  Project Management for Engineering and Science#&hash  (4.5 units)

plus four of:

 COMP3722  Theory and Practice of Computation  (4.5 units)
 COMP3732  Enterprise Systems  (4.5 units)
 COMP3742  Intelligent Systems  (4.5 units)
 COMP3752  Computer Game Development  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2711  Engineering Mathematics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2721  Microprocessors  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3701  Computer Organisation and Design  (4.5 units)
 COMP3721  Enterprise Information Security  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3791  Software Engineering 3  (4.5 units)

**With the permission of the Director of Studies, students may replace COMP3772 Computer Science Project plus one option topic with COMP3792 Information Technology Practicum (9 units).

#&hashENGR3704 Project Management for Engineering and Science is taught intensively commencing before the normal start of semester.  Students must ensure that they are available for this early start.

Combined degrees

The Bachelor of Computer Science may also be studied in a combined degrees program with a:

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