C10476v2 Bachelor of Computing Science
Award(s): Bachelor of Computing Science (BCompSc)UAC code: 603231 (IDeA) (Autumn session)
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 144
Course EFTSL: 3
Location: City campus
Notes
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 course is not offered to international students.
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent (essential) requirements
Assumed knowledge
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course diagram
Course program
Levels of award
Honours
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
The Bachelor of Computing Science offers a full grounding in the central disciplines of IT and Computing Science, including both theory and professional practice. Utilising a cadetship model of study, the degree builds professional aptitude and workplace experience while studying. It is aimed at student with a passion for computer science, IT and related fields who are looking toward technically oriented industry positions.
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.
Career options
Depending on the major selected, career options include software developer, systems analyst, data analyst, business analyst, IT project manager, network specialist.
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Transdisciplinarity and Innovation at UTSAll UTS students have the opportunity to develop distinctive capabilities around transdisciplinary thinking and innovation through the TD School. Transdisciplinary education at UTS brings together great minds from different disciplines to explore ideas that improve the way we live and work in the world. These offerings are unique to UTS and directly translate to many existing and emerging roles and careers.
Diploma in InnovationThe Diploma in Innovation (C20060) teaches innovation, supports personal transformation and provides the hard skills needed to support the inventors and inventions of the future. Students come out of the Diploma in Innovation, with the hard skills to create and support sectoral and societal transformation. Graduates are able to fluently integrate ideas, across professional disciplines and are inventors of the future.
All UTS undergraduate students (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation) can apply for the Diploma in Innovation upon admission in their chosen undergraduate degree. It is a complete degree program that runs in parallel to any undergraduate degree. The course is offered on a three-year, part-time basis, with subjects running in 3-week long intensive blocks in July, December and February sessions. More information including a link to apply is available at https://dipinn.uts.edu.au.
Transdisciplinary electives programTransdisciplinary electives broaden students' horizons and supercharge their problem-solving skills, helping them to learn outside, beyond and across their degrees. Students enrolled in an undergraduate course that includes electives can choose to take a transdisciplinary subject (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation). More information about the TD Electives program is available here.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Bachelor of Computing Science graduates have knowledge of Indigenous Australian contexts to inform their capability to work effectively for and with Indigenous Australians across their professional discipline |
| B.1 | Bachelor of Computing Science graduates are able to identify a broad range of organisational stakeholders on Information Technology and Computer Science issues, and demonstrate ethical, personal, organisational, policy, social and environmental awareness on the impacts of Information Technology and Computing in diverse contexts. |
| C.1 | Bachelor of Computing Science graduates demonstrate autonomy and apply expert judgment in the design and evaluation of innovative Computer Science solutions to organisational, societal and global problems. |
| D.1 | Bachelor of Computing Science graduates demonstrate and apply fundamental knowledge in Computer Science and related fields of information technology, including technical skills in designing and implementing computational solutions incorporating current and emerging technologies. |
| E.1 | Bachelor of Computing Science graduates communicate professionally in a variety of ways to diverse audiences and collaborate across functional, hierarchical and professional boundaries, within and across organisations, in local and global contexts. |
| F.1 | Bachelor of Computing Science graduates work and thrive in the world of constant technological change by being self-reflective, thoughtful and life-long learning professionals, dedicated to seeking feedback, applying well developed judgement, pursuing self-development and making a positive difference in organisations and the wider society. |
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: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 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.
Inherent (essential) requirements
Inherent (essential) requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course. This Statement should be read in conjunction with the UTS Student Rules.
Prospective or current student concerned about their ability to meet these requirements should discuss their concerns with the Academic Liaison Officer in their faculty or school and/or UTS Accessibility Service on 9514 1177 or at accessibility@uts.edu.au.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Assumed knowledge
HSC Mathematics Advanced and any two units of English. Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning is not available for this course.
The substitution of core subjects to an alternative/advanced undertgraduate subject in a similar field of study may be granted.
Course duration and attendance
The course is completed in three years of full-time study.
Course structure
Students are required to complete 144 credit points, comprising 48 credit points of Information Technology core subjects, 48 credit points of Computing Science core subjects, and an option of choosing either a major or two sub-majors, or combination of 24 credit points of electives and a sub-major.
Course completion requirements
| STM91764 IT Core stream | 48cp | |
| STM91765 Computing Science Core stream | 48cp | |
| CBK91220 Major choice (Information Technology) | 48cp | |
| Total | 144cp |
Course diagram
Course program
The program below shows a suggested sequence of subjects for a full-time student. It is intended as a guide only and does not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31265 Communication for IT Professionals | 6cp | |
| 41025 Introduction to Software Development | 6cp | |
| 41039 Programming 1 | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 33130 Mathematics 1 | 6cp | |
| 33116 Design, Data, and Decisions | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 31271 Database Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 31269 Business Requirements Modelling | 6cp | |
| 37181 Discrete Mathematics | 6cp | |
| 48024 Programming 2 | 6cp | |
| Summer session | ||
| 31268 Web Systems | 6cp | |
| 41092 Network Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 31251 Data Structures and Algorithms | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92195 Major and Sub-majors/Electives choice | 48cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41080 Theory of Computing Science | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92195 Major and Sub-majors/Electives choice | 48cp | |
| Summer session | ||
| 31016 Career Management for IT Professionals | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92069 Transdisciplinary Electives | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92195 Major and Sub-majors/Electives choice | 48cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41052 Advanced Algorithms | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92195 Major and Sub-majors/Electives choice | 48cp | |
| Summer session | ||
| 31272 Project Management and the Professional | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92195 Major and Sub-majors/Electives choice | 48cp | |
Levels of award
The Bachelor of Computing Science may be awarded with distinction, credit or pass.
Honours
Students interested in research and who excel in their studies are eligible to undertake one additional full-time year of study in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) (C09019). The honours year is also available on a part-time basis over two years.
Professional recognition
The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology is seeking accreditation from the Australian Computer Society.
Other information
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