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Bachelor of Computer Science

Approved Abbreviation: BCompSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3506.10

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 041105G

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 2022 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 2019 to 2021 please refer to: 3506.9 - Bachelor of Computer Science

For Commencement Year 2014 to 2016 please refer to: 3506.7 - Bachelor of Computer Science

The Bachelor of Computer Science provides an in-depth technical understanding of computer software systems, underpinned by theoretical foundations and practical techniques. The course provides a solid foundation for computer science study in computer theory, software design, development, and applications. It provides you with the knowledge and skills to develop effective and innovative solutions to problems. A range of specialised majors are offered in Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Programming, Networked Systems, Technology Entrepreneurship and Cloud Computing. Students work on real world projects and complete an industry experience project giving them an edge to access excellent career opportunities as programmers, system or software developers, or AI engineers.

Study Mode
Three years full-time.

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.

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

300700Statistical Decision Making
300580Programming Fundamentals
100483Principles of Professional Communication 1
200025Discrete Mathematics

Spring session

300096Computer Organisation
300147Object Oriented Programming
300104Database Design and Development
300565Computer Networking

Year 2

Autumn session

300167Systems Programming 1
300103Data Structures and Algorithms

And two electives

Spring session

301174Artificial Intelligence
300128Information Security
300115Distributed Systems and Programming

And one elective

Year 3

Autumn session

300578Professional Development

And three electives

Spring session

300579Professional Experience
300404Formal Software Engineering

And two electives

Full-time - Mid-Year Intake

Year 1

Spring session

300580Programming Fundamentals
300104Database Design and Development
300565Computer Networking

And one elective

Autumn session

300700Statistical Decision Making
100483Principles of Professional Communication 1
200025Discrete Mathematics

And one elective

Year 2

Spring session

300096Computer Organisation
300147Object Oriented Programming

And two electives

Autumn session

300167Systems Programming 1
300103Data Structures and Algorithms
300578Professional Development

And one elective

Year 3

Spring session

300128Information Security
300404Formal Software Engineering
300115Distributed Systems and Programming
301174Artificial Intelligence

Autumn session

300579Professional Experience

And three electives

Accelerated Pathway - Summer Sessions

Year 1

Autumn session

300700Statistical Decision Making
300580Programming Fundamentals
100483Principles of Professional Communication 1
200025Discrete Mathematics

Spring session

300096Computer Organisation
300147Object Oriented Programming
300104Database Design and Development
300565Computer Networking

Summer A session

Two electives

Year 2

Autumn session

300103Data Structures and Algorithms
300167Systems Programming 1

And two electives

Spring session

300128Information Security
300404Formal Software Engineering
300115Distributed Systems and Programming
301174Artificial Intelligence

Summer A session

300578Professional Development

And one elective

Year 3

Autumn session

300579Professional Experience

And three electives

Suggested Elective Units

301204Cloud Computing Architecture
300093Computer Graphics
300095Computer Networks and Internets
301124Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice
301436Internet of Things and Smart Environments
301203Introduction to Cloud Computing
301033Introduction to Data Science
300960Mobile Applications Development
300143Network Security
300575Networked Systems Design
300698Operating Systems Programming
301034Predictive Modelling

From Spring 2022 301034 Predictive Modelling is replaced by 301435 Machine Learning

301435Machine Learning
301437Quantum Computing and Communication
301205Robotic Programming
300958Social Web Analytics
300582Technologies for Web Applications
301109Visual Analytics
300583Web Systems Development
300952Wireless and Mobile Networks

Majors

The majors listed below have been designed specifically for this course and are recommended for Bachelor of Computer Science students.

M3110Artificial Intelligence
M3114Systems Programming
M3115Networked Systems
M3116Cyber Security
M3126Technology Entrepreneurship

Sub-major

SM3101Cloud Computing

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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