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Program handbook
Description
Computer science spans a wide range of areas including complex problem solving, artificial intelligence, robotics and machine learning, embedded systems, computer networks and distributed systems, computer graphics, web applications, bioinformatics and data security. Computer scientists perform challenging programming tasks and supervise other programmers, and devise new ways to use computers and develop effective solutions for computing problems.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Knowledge of basic science and computer science fundamentals
- Understanding of entrepreneurship, the need for and process of innovation, as well as the need and capacity for lifelong learning
- Understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities
- Understanding of the social, cultural, global and business opportunities of the professional computer scientist as well as understanding of the need for and principles of sustainability and adaptability
- An ability to function effectively as an individual, as a team member in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams and as a leader/manager with the capacity to assist and encourage those under their direction
- An ability to undertake and coordinate large computer science projects and to identify problems and their formulation and solution
- An ability to communicate effectively with other computer scientists, software engineers, other professional disciplines, managers and the community generally
- Capacity to continue developing relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in computer science throughout their careers
- An ability to carry out problem analysis, requirements capture, problem formulation and integrated software development for the solution of a problem
- In-depth technical competence in the discipline of computer science
Details
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Program code | 40103 | |||||
AQF level | Level 7 Bachelor Degree | |||||
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Assumed knowledge | Mathematics Advanced with a grade of Band 5 or higher | |||||
Recommended studies | HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E1 or above). | |||||
Term type | Semesters | |||||
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CRICOS Code | 001604G |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.
The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.
For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:
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English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Professional recognition
Australian Computer Society
The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
240 units
Program duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
The Bachelor of Computer Science is a three year program, students are required to complete 240 units.
Students can choose one of three majors:
- Software Development
- Computer Systems and Robotics
- Cyber Security
Some core courses contribute towards the completion of the majors.
No more than 100 units can be at 1000 level; and at least 40 units must be taken at each level from the 2000 level and above for this program.
Electives
Electives gives students the opportunity to broaden their skills and knowledge in their own or another engineering discipline; or specialise in areas such as business, maths or science; or undertake study overseas. Please be aware of the 100 unit maximum for 1000 level courses in your program when selecting your electives.
Additional Information
- Students wishing to undertake this program on a part-time basis are advised to contact the Program Convenor or Academic Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au) for advice on optimum selection of courses for part-time enrolment.
- Please note that if you undertake courses that are not in your approved program, you will be liable for additional fees for those courses. This is in addition to the fees associated with your normal program of study.
Program planner
Current students program planner
Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.
Prospective student degree planner
If you're a prospective student considering studying this degree take a look at My Degree Planner to see what your study journey will look like.
Additional documents
- Transition Arrangements 2021 126.8 KB
- Transition Arrangements 2022 307.4 KB
Transition arrangements
2022 Program Changes
From 2022, there are changes to the program, please refer to the 2022 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more information.
Pre-2022 students can count ELEC3500 in place of SENG4500. As programs are regularly reviewed and updated, some students may experience changes to their program of study during the course of their enrolment, which may require transition arrangements.
Students affected by changes to their program are advised to review documentation contained in the "Additional Documents" section, in the first instance. Any further questions should be directed to the Program Convenor or Academic Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au).
For students who commenced prior to 2020
In 2020, the Bachelor of Computer Science program was revised to add a new core course, INFT3800 Professional Practice in IT. In order to accommodate this new course, 10 units of electives have been removed from the program. If a continuing student has already completed 20 units of electives they will not be required to undertake INFT3800. If a student has 10 units of electives remaining it is recommended they complete INFT3800.
Program structure
Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
COMP1010 | Computing Fundamentals |
| 10 units |
COMP1140 | Database and Information Management |
| 10 units |
MATH1110 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 |
| 10 units |
MATH1510 | Discrete Mathematics |
| 10 units |
SENG1050 | Web Technologies |
| 10 units |
SENG1110 | Object Oriented Programming |
| 10 units |
SENG1120 | Data Structures |
| 10 units |
COMP2230 | Algorithms |
| 10 units |
COMP2240 | Operating Systems |
| 10 units |
COMP2270 | Theory of Computation |
| 10 units |
SENG2130 | Systems Analysis and Design |
| 10 units |
SENG2250 | System and Network Security |
| 10 units |
SENG2260 | Human-Computer Interaction |
| 10 units |
COMP3851A | Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part A |
| 10 units |
COMP3851B | Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part B |
| 10 units |
INFT3800 | Professional Practice in IT |
| 10 units |
SENG4500 | Network and Distributed Computing |
| 10 units |
Majors
Computer Systems and Robotics
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses/ | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
ELEC1710 | Digital and Computer Electronics 1 |
| 10 units |
MATH1120 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2 |
| 10 units |
ELEC2720 | Introduction to Embedded Computing |
| 10 units |
COMP3290 | Compiler Design |
| 10 units |
COMP3330 | Machine Intelligence |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 10 units from the following course list. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
SENG2200 | Programming Languages and Paradigms |
| 10 units |
COMP3320 | Computer Graphics |
| 10 units |
COMP3350 | Advanced Database |
| 10 units |
Software Development
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
SENG2200 | Programming Languages and Paradigms |
| 10 units |
INFT3100 | Project Management |
| 10 units |
SENG3320 | Software Verification and Validation |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 30 units from the following course list. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
INFT2150 | Business Analysis |
| 10 units |
SENG2050 | Web Engineering |
| 10 units |
COMP3260 | Data Security |
| 10 units |
COMP3320 | Computer Graphics |
| 10 units |
COMP3350 | Advanced Database |
| 10 units |
INFT3950 | Games Design |
| 10 units |
INFT3960 | Games Production |
| 10 units |
Cyber Security
Compulsory | |||
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Complete 60 units of compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
INFT2031 | Systems and Network Administration |
| 10 units |
COMP3260 | Data Security |
| 10 units |
COMP3500 | Security Attacks: Analysis and Mitigation Strategies |
| 10 units |
COMP3600 | Cyber Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 20 units from the following course list. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
INFT2051 | Mobile Application Programming |
| 10 units |
COMP3330 | Machine Intelligence |
| 10 units |
COMP3340 | Data Mining |
| 10 units |
COMP3350 | Advanced Database |
| 10 units |
INFT3050 | Web Programming |
| 10 units |
INFT3100 | Project Management |
| 10 units |
SENG3320 | Software Verification and Validation |
| 10 units |
SENG4430 | Software Quality |
| 10 units |
Discontinued major - Only available to stu
Data Science
Compulsory | |||
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Complete 50 units of compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MATH1120 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2 |
| 10 units |
STAT1070 | Statistics for the Sciences |
| 10 units |
COMP3330 | Machine Intelligence |
| 10 units |
COMP3340 | Data Mining |
| 10 units |
COMP3350 | Advanced Database |
| 10 units |
COMP3851A | Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part A |
| 10 units |
COMP3851B | Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part B |
| 10 units |
Course List Data Science Major | |||
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Choose 10 units from the following course list. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
ENGG1003 | Introduction to Procedural Programming |
| 10 units |
MATH2340 | Linearity and Continuity 1 |
| 10 units |
SENG2050 | Web Engineering |
| 10 units |
COMP3260 | Data Security |
| 10 units |
Electives
Electives 10 unit requirement | |
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Complete 10 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. | 10 units |
Honours
Available as an additional year to meritorious students. Please contact the Program Convenor or Academic Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au) for further information.
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
Bachelor of Computer Science
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CRICOS Code , Program Code 40103
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