Bachelor of Computer Science Global (Honours) - Course Finder @ University of Wollongong

Course summary

The Bachelor of Computer Science Global (Honours) is a unique degree offering the country’s best and brightest students the opportunity to gain a truly global study experience and real-world professional skills. You will have the option to major in Big Data, Cyber Security, Digital Systems Security, Game and Mobile Development or Software Engineering.

What you will study

As part of the Bachelor of Computer Science Global (Honours) you can choose a major from the below five options. You will also complete an honours thesis and have the opportunity to undertake multiple internships over the course of your studies.

For students who do not wish to specialise with a major, you will complete advanced subjects providing you with specific knowledge while also instilling you with professional knowledge and skills in computer science. In your final year you will develop your own application as part of an annual student team project, developing solutions to real-world problems provided by our industry partners.

This degree

As part of the degree you will focus on the theoretical foundations and practical approaches to computation and its applications. You will complete a foundation year at the Wollongong campus covering a common core of subjects that links UOW computer science, IT and information systems degrees. You will then undertake your second year of study at three of the University of Wollongong’s global locations – SIM in Singapore, CCCU in Hong Kong and UOW in Dubai. Your third year and fourth year of honours study will be completed at the Wollongong campus.

Industry engagement is an integral component of this degree. You will undertake an internship each year for the first three years of your degree. In your third year you will develop your own application as part of an annual student team project, developing solutions to real-world problems provided by our industry partners.

Course information

Study area

Information & Communication Technology

Campus

Wollongong

Course Code

385

ATAR-SR

IB Score

Duration

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery

On Campus

Cricos

UAC Code

754130

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions policy.

For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.

Recent Secondary Education Admission Criteria These criteria may be used to gain admission to this course for students who are currently in year 12 or have recently completed their secondary education.

Recent secondary education students can gain admission to this course via non-ATAR or ATAR-based options.

NON-ATAR ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options students may be admitted on the basis of criteria other than ATAR.

Non-ATAR admissions at UOW take an individual approach to understanding potential for academic success. Each student is assessed based on key qualities across academic readiness, motivation & passion, planning & persistence, and communication & collaboration.

Early Admission

Students may be admitted to this course via Early Admission.

ATAR-BASED ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options, students may be admitted on the basis of ATAR or ATAR plus additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

Guaranteed entry selection ranks

The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is an ATAR-Selection Rank of 95 or an IB of 37. This includes the effect of adjustment factors.

Adjustment factors

Adjustment factors, such as the subjects you are studying, the area in which you live or equity and access schemes, are taken into consideration and these will be combined with your ATAR to adjust your selection rank and make it higher than your ATAR. Find out more about UOW's adjustment factors.

Other Admission Criteria

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

FEES

Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their course. The amounts are calculated based on the subject cluster and the Equivalent Full-time Study Load (EFTSL) value of the subject. For information regarding student contribution amounts, please refer to the UOW Current Students website.

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This program is not available to international applicants.

Admission Profile

INDICATIVE ENROLMENT

STUDENT PROFILE

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2018.

Applicant background	2019 intake	2019 intake (%)
Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.	-	-
Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.	-	-
Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.	-	-
Recent secondary education
ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors.	-	-
ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).	-	-
Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission).	-	-
International students All other students.	-	-
All students	-	-

< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

ATAR PROFILE

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘ATAR-based admission’.

ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2019	ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR.	Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors.
Highest rank to receive an offer	-	-
Median rank to receive an offer	-	-
Lowest rank to receive an offer	-	-

< 5: Less than 5 ATAR-based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)

More Information

For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.

Key Dates

SESSION	CAMPUS	SESSION DETAILS
2020 Autumn	Wollongong	Orientation: 25 – 27 February 2020 Session: 2 March – 25 June 2020 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 13 December 2019. Late applications may be considered. International Applicants: This course is not available to international applicants.

SESSION

CAMPUS

SESSION DETAILS

2020 Autumn

Wollongong

Orientation: 25 – 27 February 2020
Session: 2 March – 25 June 2020

Applications Close

Domestic Applicants (Direct): 13 December 2019. Late applications may be considered.
International Applicants: This course is not available to international applicants.

Course structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO	Description
1	Demonstrate advanced knowledge of computer science fundamentals and discuss how these can be applied to analyse and solve a range of practice problems.
2	Interpret knowledge, ideas and procedures and use a variety of media to communicate these effectively to both computer science professionals and other stakeholders.
3	Design, develop, and employ novel approaches and algorithms in solving practical problems and innovative software solutions for a variety of applications.
4	Deploy appropriate theory, practices, and tools for the specification, design, implementation, and maintenance as well as the evaluation of computer-based systems.
5	Adopt a professional and ethical approach to decision making and related social responsibilities.
6	Independently plan and compose a substantial research-based project or piece of scholarship that demonstrates in-depth understanding and critical analysis in computer science.
7	Function effectively as part of a team to accomplish a set of common goals and objectives and communicate with project stake holders in a variety of international settings and contexts.

Course Structure

Students who enrol in the Bachelor of Computer Science Global (Honours) shall accrue an aggregate of at least 192 credit points by satisfactory completion of:

The following core subjects

Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit Points	Session(s)
CSIT111	Programming Fundamentals	6	Autumn, Spring
CSIT113	Problem Solving	6	Autumn
CSIT114	System Analysis	6	Autumn
CSIT115	Data Management and Security	6	Autumn, Spring
CSIT121	Object Oriented Design and Programming	6	Autumn, Spring
CSIT127	Networks and Communications	6	Spring
CSIT128	Introduction to Web Technology	6	Spring
CSCI235	Database Systems	6	Autumn, Spring
CSIT180	Introductory Global Internship	0	Summer
MATH221	Mathematics for Computer Science	6	Autumn
CSIT226	Human Computer Interaction	6	Spring
CSIT214	IT Project Management	6	Autumn, Spring
CSCI251	Advanced Programming	6	Autumn, Spring
CSCI203	Algorithms and Data Structures	6	Spring
CSIT280	Global Internship	6	Summer
CSIT314	Software Development Methodologies	6	Autumn
CSIT321	Project	12	Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021
CSIT380	Advanced Global Internship	6	Summer
CSCI400	Computer Science Honours Project	18	Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021
CSIT440	Research Methodology	6	Autumn, Spring
Two 400-level CSCI subjects		12
Two 400 level CSCI subjects or 300 level subjects		12

To be awarded with a major, a candidate must satisfactorily complete four (4) subjects (24cp) listed for that major.In addition, CSCI400 Honours Project 18 credit points must be completed on a topic related to the major that the student will complete as part of this degree.
Students not completing a major must complete 12 credit points of 300 level CSCI or ISIT subjects, AND an additional 12 credit points of either 200 or 300 level CSCI, CSIT or ISIT subject not listed in the core.
To be awarded a double major, candidates must ensure that four of the subjects selected satisfy the requirements of each of the majors. General Course Rules allow a maximum of one subject to be counted toward more than one major study.

Continuation in the Bachelor of Computer Science Global (Honours) will be dependent on the student achieving a WAM of at least 80 in each year of study. Students who do not meet the required average will be transferred to the Bachelor of Computer Science.