Bachelor of Computing Science at University of Technology Sydney

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The Bachelor of Computing Science is offered in both a Standard mode and as part of the UTS Industry Degree Academy (IDeA).

C09119 Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours) – Standard Program is offered to both local and international students. The Standard Program is typically offered for both Autumn and Spring session intakes.

C10476 Bachelor of Computing Science - Industry Degree Academy (IDeA) Program is only offered to local students. The IDeA program is intended for domestic current school leavers. The IDeA program is not offered to international students. The IDeA program is offered for Autumn session intake only.

This Bachelor of Computing Science is designed for individuals passionate about computer science, IT, and related fields, aiming for technical roles in industry.

The course is offered through the Industry Degree Academy (IDeA) program, available to domestic school leavers, and featuring an integrated cadetship format that combines work and study. It offers you the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of IT and computing science, blending theory with professional practice through a unique cadetship model. This approach ensures your work experience directly contributes to your degree, providing a distinct blend of academic learning and practical workplace application.

You will acquire robust technical knowledge, specialising in your chosen area, while also developing essential skills in problem-solving, teamwork, project management, and communication.

Learning occurs through a combination of academic study and workplace learning, supported by portfolios and industry certifications, ensuring a well-rounded professional development. Arrangements can be made to gain academic credit for approved workplace activities.

The Bachelor of Computing Science is part of the Industry Degree Academy program, which uniquely combines work and study in an integrated cadetship format where students’ workplace activities are credited towards this degree. Unlike working while studying, the Bachelor of Computing Science is designed to enable employers and students to actively contribute to the learning outcomes via portfolios and industry certifications and training. As well as gaining strong technical skills and a full qualification in computing science and IT for their chosen specialisation, students also gain skills in problem-solving, teamwork, project management and communication.

Course aims

This course aims to produce graduates who can apply, in the context of any organisation, the knowledge and skills required of:

information technology professionals who develop systems from first principles,
software developers who design and implement software solutions to problems,
cybersecurity and network specialists who build, maintain, secure and administer complex systems,
computing specialists for technical research and development careers, and
data scientists who interrogate complex datasets.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree. All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most. Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives. By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline. If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe. In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates. * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Career

Careers

Your future career

As a graduate of this cadetship program, you will possess advanced technical skills and knowledge of cutting-edge technology. You’ll enter the workforce with industry connections and three years of work experience, giving you a competitive edge over other graduates. You will have diverse career opportunities across a range of industries, including science, health, engineering, finance, transport and telecommunications.

Career options

Software Engineer
Data Scientist
IT Project Manager
Software Designer
Systems Analyst
IT Technician
Data Scientist
Cybersecurity Analyst
Network Specialist

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 171,815

Application Fee

AUD

Bachelor of Computing Science

University of Technology Sydney

University of Technology Sydney

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