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Bachelor of Computer Science
B.Comp.Sc.
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus | Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre |
| Duration: | 3 years
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Bachelor |
The Bachelor of Computer Science caters for people with specific interests in computer science/information technology. It has a core of compulsory computer science courses and a wide range of elective courses including mathematics and statistics as well as commerce, design studies, economics, engineering, finance, humanities and social sciences or science.
The program produces highly skilled, adaptable graduates who are able to design computer-based solutions to the problems of information management and processing in industry, commerce, science, entertainment, and the public sector. Students who perform well can undertake an additional year of study to obtain a Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours. The honours degree can provide access to postgraduate study and a wider range of professional opportunities in the computing industry.
The computer science program provides foundational studies in computer science and mathematics, followed by advanced work in information technology and more specialised areas of computer science. At level I, students must take Computer Science 1A/B plus one other computer science course and at least one course in mathematics. In addition they may select other computer science, mathematics and statistics courses as well as courses from the disciplines of commerce, design studies, economics, engineering, finance, humanities and social sciences and science. At levels II and III, there is a core of computer science courses, including studies of programming and software engineering, operating systems, computer networks and database systems. Computer science elective courses encompass analysis and design of information systems, artificial intelligence, computer hardware, distributed computer systems and mathematical computing applications. Elective courses can also be chosen from mathematics and statistics and from the above listed disciplines.
Graduates are able to analyse problems and apply software engineering techniques to design computer-based solutions for a wide range of applications.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| 2009 CSP IB | 24 |
| SATAC Code | 314111 |
| 2009 CSP TER | 66.75 |
| HESS group
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General |
| Annual tuition fees
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Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567
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| Mid-year entry? | Subject to availability |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
Not an international applicant?
| International TER | 70 |
| IB | 24 |
| IELTS Total | 6 [more info] |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $23,100 |
| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
| International TER | 70 |
| IB | 24 |
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IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6
5.5
5.5
6
6
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
| International TER | 70 |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $23,100 |
| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
| Level I |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
**Level I Maths requirement: Students are encouraged to satisfy the Level I Maths requirement by doing Maths IA followed by Maths IB, as above and to take MATHS 1008 Mathematics for Information Technology I as a level I elective. Note however that the prerequisite for Maths IA is either SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths (or equivalent) or the University course MATHS 1013 Mathematics IMA, so some students will need to successfully complete Maths IMA prior to doing Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Alternatively, a student can satisfy the Level I Maths requirement by just doing the course MATHS 1008 Mathematics for Information Technology I, offered in Sem 2. *Students are encouraged to do both Puzzle Based Learning and Internet Computing, although only one of these two is required under the Academic Program Rules of the degree.
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| Level II |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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| Level III |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
#Students are encouraged to do Programming Techniques, although this course is not specifically required under the Academic Program Rules of the degree. Note that Programming Techniques is assumed knowledge for Software Engineering and Project. Electives: At each level, electives can be chosen from courses offered at that level towards a degree program at the University, provided that the student is eligible to do that course e.g. has satisfied the prerequiste/s, the course is not offered exclusively for a program other than the B Comp Sc.
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Graduates are highly regarded by employers and have been successful in a wide variety of areas. Employment opportunities are provided in the areas of administration, business data processing, computer programming, computer science, engineering design, financial software, games programming, graphics programming, information technology management, internet commerce, network management and support, quality improvement, scientific data analysis, systems analysis, software engineering, systems support, real-time process control and user interface programming.
Career Pathways
Within the Bachelor of Computer Graphics and Bachelor of Computer Science students will be able to tailor their program to guide them to a particular career. Some of the options available are:
Computer Graphics: As the computer entertainment industry grows the demand for computer scientists with skills in the areas of computer vision, graphics, networking and broadband telecommunications computer graphics and networking increases. With the correct choice of computer science courses and electives, students will be well on their way to a rewarding career in this area.
Database and Information Systems Management: An increasingly important field in the area of information technology, with large volumes of collected data needing to be correctly stored and interpreted. It is recommended that students thinking about this type of career also look at undertaking electives from the discipline of statistics.
Network Management: A specialisation of the systems support and internet commerce areas. Graduates in this area are focused on the technical aspects of design and implementation of data communications networks. Choosing courses specifically focused on network issues will assist students to follow this career path.
Software Engineering: An essential discipline for anyone aiming to write reliable software for complex systems. Computer science degrees offer several software engineering courses, which include group projects tackling real world problems and cover the creation of software from its conception to delivery.
The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). It is designed to provide a professional qualification in computing and information technology. It also provides the necessary academic requirements for membership of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and the American-based Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
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Last updated: Tuesday, 6 Oct 2009
