Bachelor of Computer Science

University of Wollongong - UOW South Western Sydney

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Overview

Learn the theoretical foundations and practical approaches to computation and its applications when you study computer science at UOW. You will learn to design methods and tools and write programs for computer applications like computer systems, control machinery, information management and big data. You will develop your skills across applications for mobile devices, trend analysis, game design, visualisation of chemical reactions, neural network design and so much more. 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.

Learn from world-renowned academics who are experts in their fields for building, deploying and managing the latest computing technologies and business computing systems. Find your strengths and interests as you study the fundamentals of computer science and IT. Throughout your first year, you will study a common core of subjects that links our computer science, IT and business information systems degrees. Then, you will specialise in a major from your second year of study by choosing from a range of available subjects. For students who do not wish to specialise in a major, you will complete advanced subjects providing you with specific knowledge while also instilling you with professional knowledge and skills in computer science. In your final year, you will develop your own application as part of an annual student team project, developing solutions to real-world problems provided by our industry partners.

Majors

Areas of study

Artificial intelligence and big data, cyber security, digital systems security, game and mobile development, software engineering. You can also complete a double major from Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Information Technology.

For 754120 Liverpool campus: Students studying at  the Liverpool campus will study a common core of subjects in your first year that links our computer science, IT and business information systems degrees. You will complete advanced subjects providing you with specific knowledge as well as professional skills in computer science and information technology. These include: programming, problem-solving, network and communications, web technology, data management, system analysis, human-computer interaction, and project management.

There is an opportunity to specialise in a major at the Liverpool campus from your second year of study by choosing one or more of the following majors: artificial and big data, cyber security, or software engineering. Additional majors including digital systems security, or game and mobile development can be studied at the Wollongong Campus. You can also complete a double major from Computer Science or Information Technology.

Potential Career Outcomes

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.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer91.999.9
Median rank to receive an offer76.9579.63
Lowest rank to receive an offer71.0572.3

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Wollongong website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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