Bachelor of Computer Science
University of Newcastle - Newcastle - Callaghan
Overview
Computer scientists work on challenging programming tasks, developing new software technologies and sophisticated new online systems. Computer science is fundamental to many everyday technologies like mobile phones, learning systems, online shopping, navigation systems, social media, computer games and programmable appliances. The Bachelor of Computer Science produces innovative and resourceful computer scientists who are experts at complex problem solving. They work across fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, computer graphics, digital forensics, bioinformatics, web development, cryptography and data security.
Majors
Areas of study
Majors include computer systems and robotics, cyber security or software development. The program also includes courses in advanced programming techniques, algorithms, artificial intelligence and machine learning, compilers, computer graphics, computer networks, databases and different programming languages, data mining, data security, experimental and theoretical aspects in computer science, fundamentals of software development, human computer interaction, object-oriented technologies, operating systems, software verification, systems, theory of computation and web engineering.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Artificial intelligence specialist, data scientist, software architect, computer software program manager, games developer, business intelligence director, application development manager, cyber security adviser or security architect.
Computer science is a high-growth industry with a myriad of career opportunities. Jobs exist all over the world in almost every industry, from IT to business manufacturing, defence and many more.
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 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 86.8 | 93.8 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 66.5 | 74.45 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 58.1 | 65.55 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Newcastle
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Computer Science and Information Technology
Indicative ATAR
58.10
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 147
- Campuses
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Central Coast - Ourimbah Gosford Newcastle - Callaghan Newcastle City Precinct Port Macquarie Sydney
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of Newcastle. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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