Handbook - Computer Science

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Overview

Computer Science involves the study of the design, construction and uses of computer systems. It is concerned with the representation of data and data structures in computer systems and the design of algorithms for automatic manipulation of this information by programming languages and machine systems. It is very much concerned with the design and development of hardware and software tools by which computer applications may be developed, but not so much with the applications themselves. It is, however, noted that non-computing elements (such as human interface or psychological aspects) can often dictate the level of success of computing systems. At UNSW, particular emphasis is given to comprehension of the basic principles behind computing tools, operating systems, compilers and translators, and computer hardware.

Program Structure

Students must complete 144 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Complete a 96 UOC CS major
36 UOC of Free Electives - students can also choose to undertake an optional minor or a combination of an optional minor and Free Electives to fulfil this requirement
12 UOC of General Education

Disciplinary Component96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Majors

COMPA1 is the default stream, and will be used if no other stream is selected.

Computer Science (Database Systems)

COMPE1

96 UOC

Computer Science (eCommerce Systems)

COMPI1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

COMPJ1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Programming Languages)

COMPN1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Computer Networks)

COMPS1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Embedded Systems)

COMPY1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Security Engineering)

Maximum Level 1 Electives UOC

Free Electives36 Units of Credit:

Students take 36 UOC of free electives. These free electives can be used to complete an optional minor.

Optional Minor

General Education12 Units of Credit:

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Program Requirements

Internship, Placement and Exchange Opportunities

3778 students can complete an optional exchange through UNSW Exchange as other students can.

Progression Requirements

Students must show cause not to be excluded from the program if they have any of the following:

- 3 fails in any given core course
- after 72UOC of the program has been attempted, more than half of the courses attempted have been failed

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Similar Program

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)3707 - Engineering (Honours)

Related Double Degree

Bachelor of Economics - BEc
Bachelor of Science - BSc3673 - Economics / Computer Science

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies - BActSt
Bachelor of Science - BSc3674 - Actuarial Studies / Computer Science

Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours) - BSc(AdvMath)(Hons)
Bachelor of Science - BSc3781 - Advanced Mathematics (Honours) / Computer Science

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) - BAdvSci(Hons)
Bachelor of Science - BSc3782 - Advanced Science (Honours) / Computer Science

Bachelor of Science - BSc
Bachelor of Arts - BA3783 - Computer Science / Arts

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom
Bachelor of Science - BSc3784 - Commerce / Computer Science

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)
Bachelor of Science - BSc3785 - Engineering (Honours) / Computer Science

Bachelor of Science - BSc
Bachelor of Laws - LLB3786 - Computer Science / Law

Bachelor of Science - BSc
Bachelor of Science - BSc3789 - Science / Computer Science

Bachelor of Science - BSc
Bachelor of Media Arts - BMA3791 - Computer Science / Media Arts

Postgraduate Pathway

Master of Information Technology - MIT8543 - Information Technology

Honours Pathway

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)4515 - Computer Science & Engineering (Honours)

Professional Outcomes

Accreditations

Australian Computer Society

Career Opportunities

Software engineer/developer, consultant, chief technology officer, database developer, game programmer, systems analyst, systems engineer.

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Award of Pass with Distinction

The Award of Pass with Distinction is awarded when a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award Pass with Distinction except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

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Current Students Pass With Distinction

Program Fees

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Domestic Students

Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)

International Students

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