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    Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours)

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    111284D

    Credit point

    192 Points

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 58,000  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours)

    About

    Use your advanced analytical skills to design and build the technologies of the future. This four-year degree is designed for students who wish to challenge themselves to develop the expertise, technical skills and practical experience that will put them in-demand, both now and into the future. Graduate ready to make an impact across information technology and innovation, wherever your career takes you.

    This degree sets you up with a solid foundation in programming, software engineering, computer hardware, data structures and algorithms. You’ll then dive into your areas of interest through advanced computing electives and an Honours thesis. Students who wish to pursue further research are well-placed to continue their studies with a PhD, with the opportunity to innovate new solutions to some of the world’s most complex issues.

    You’ll be studying at Australia’s leading Engineering faculty, ranked 1st in Australia and 37th in the world by QS World University Rankings.

    UNSW’s School of Computer Science and Engineering research is ranked 1st in Australia for Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Embedded & Real-Time Systems and Operating Systems by CS Rankings. Our strong focus on research, with our world-class research facilities feeds leading-edge discoveries straight into our degrees. Our research culture provides an education where you’ll question, test, learn and experiment, making new discoveries along the way.

    UNSW is known for its graduate employability, UNSW placed in the GradConnection AFR Top 100 Future Leaders Awards four years in a row from 2020 to 2023. Australia’s top employers prefer UNSW Engineering graduates over any other university and we’re ranked 22nd in the world for employer reputation.

    At UNSW Engineering you’ll benefit from a diverse and welcoming community. No matter what your particular interest, engineering or beyond, there’s a club or society for you. UNSW Engineering boasts 16 student societies including a society for each school. Get involved in Queer Students in STEM, Electrical Engineering Society, Women in Renewable Energy Society or Robogals. UNSW’s Women in Engineering (WIE) society runs social and industry events as well as programs designed to mentor and develop female engineers.

    When you study engineering at UNSW you can take part in the ChallENG Program. This unique program connects students, academics and industry to exciting, real-world, project-based learning initiatives. The program will prepare you for your future career by helping develop technical and design skills and expanding your professional expertise.

    * QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)

    14.0

    All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1.

    International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

    35.0

    Entry criteria is based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2024 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

    Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)

    1280.0

    Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies.

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Engineering 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    Graduates in Computer Science at UNSW benefit from our leading reputation in research and teaching, with many graduates recruited by industry partners before their degree is complete.

    Graduates have gone on to work with companies such as CSIRO, Cisco, Microsoft, Google, Amazon and startups like Canva and Atlassian.

    Specialists in Computer Science are increasingly sought-after across many different industries from finance to consulting, government to healthcare. Potential roles upon graduation include:

    • Cyber Security Consultant

    • Information Systems Manager

    • Database Administrator

    • Systems Analyst

    • Games Developer

    Graduates also have the opportunity to be at the forefront of research across diverse areas including AI, data science, cyber-security and software and systems. UNSW’s School of Computer Science and Engineering is supported by highly competitive grant funding and industry sponsorship and conducts world-leading research focused on innovating new solutions to some of the world’s most complex issues.

    Accreditation

    Accreditation with the Australian Computing Society for this degree is currently in progress.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 58,000 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of New South Wales

    Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours)

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