Bachelor of Computer ScienceApproved Abbreviation: BCompSc
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3506.9
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 041105G
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course was 2019 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
For Commencement Year 2017 to 2018 please refer to: 3506.8 - Bachelor of Computer Science
For Commencement Year 2014 to 2016 please refer to: 3506.7 - Bachelor of Computer Science
For Commencement Year 2013, please refer to: 3506.6 - Bachelor of Computer Science
For Commencement Year 2012, please refer to: 3506.5 - Bachelor of Computer Science
For Commencement Year 2008 to 2011, please refer to: 3506.4 - Bachelor of Computer Science
The Bachelor of Computer Science course provides students with a thorough and in-depth technical understanding of modern networked computer systems. This understanding includes how these computer systems are put together, how they work and what are the principles that govern them. Based on this solid foundation, students then have the opportunity to further learn the practical skills needed to design, develop and integrate the networked computer systems required by today's large organisations. This course is a three year course with four distinct majors which allow students to specialise in different applications of computer science and computer systems. The four Majors are: Cyber Security, Networked Systems, Systems Programming and Artificial Intelligence
Study Mode
Three years full-time.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal | Zhuhan Jiang |
| Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal | Jiansheng Huang |
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Computer Science currently is accredited with the Australian Computer Society at the professional level.
Admission
Assumed Knowledge: HSC Mathematics and any two units of HSC English.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Full-time - Start Year Intake
Recommended Sequence
Year 1
Autumn session
| 300700 | Statistical Decision Making |
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
| 100483 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 |
Spring session
| 300147 | Object Oriented Programming |
| 300104 | Database Design and Development |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 300103 | Data Structures and Algorithms |
| 300582 | Technologies for Web Applications |
And one elective
Spring session
| 300960 | Mobile Applications Development |
| 300115 | Distributed Systems and Programming |
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
| 300578 | Professional Development |
| 300952 | Wireless and Mobile Networks |
And two electives
Spring session
| 300404 | Formal Software Engineering |
And two electives
Full-time - Mid-Year Intake
Year 1
Spring session
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
| 300104 | Database Design and Development |
And one elective
Autumn session
| 300700 | Statistical Decision Making |
| 100483 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 |
| 300582 | Technologies for Web Applications |
Year 2
Spring session
| 300147 | Object Oriented Programming |
| 300960 | Mobile Applications Development |
And one elective
Autumn session
| 300103 | Data Structures and Algorithms |
| 300578 | Professional Development |
And one elective
Year 3
Spring session
| 300404 | Formal Software Engineering |
| 300115 | Distributed Systems and Programming |
And one elective
Autumn session
| 300952 | Wireless and Mobile Networks |
And two electives
Accelerated Pathway - Summer Sessions
Year 1
Autumn session
| 300700 | Statistical Decision Making |
| 300580 | Programming Fundamentals |
| 100483 | Principles of Professional Communication 1 |
Spring session
| 300147 | Object Oriented Programming |
| 300104 | Database Design and Development |
Summer A session
| 300582 | Technologies for Web Applications |
Summer B session
| 300952 | Wireless and Mobile Networks |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 300103 | Data Structures and Algorithms |
And three electives
Spring session
| 300404 | Formal Software Engineering |
| 300115 | Distributed Systems and Programming |
And one elective
Summer A session
| 300578 | Professional Development |
| 300960 | Mobile Applications Development |
Year 3
Autumn session
And two electives
Suggested Elective Units
| 300095 | Computer Networks and Internets |
| 301124 | Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice |
| 301033 | Introduction to Data Science |
| 300575 | Networked Systems Design |
| 300698 | Operating Systems Programming |
| 300900 | Professional Experience (Advanced) |
| 300166 | Systems and Network Management |
| 300165 | Systems Administration Programming |
Majors
The majors listed below have been designed specifically for this course and are recommended for Bachelor of Computer Science students.
| M3110 | Artificial Intelligence |
| M3126 | Technology Entrepreneurship |
Sub-major
Note: students may use some of their elective space to complete a Major or the Sub-major
Sub-major Elective Spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for sub-majors
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major
Indigenous Economics Sub-major
Business Sustainability Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.
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