UndergraduateComputer Science
Bachelor of Computer Science
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Computer Science at the University of Newcastle gives students the technical foundation behind modern digital systems, from artificial intelligence and cyber security to software development. Students develop strong skills in algorithms, data structures and system design while building the problem-solving capability employers value in a rapidly evolving digital economy. Students can specialise in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security or Software Development, learning how complex systems are designed, built and improved.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
- Core: Computing Fundamentals
- Database and Information Management
- Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1
- Discrete Mathematics
- Web Technologies
- Object Oriented Programming
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Operating Systems
- Theory of Computation
- Systems Analysis and Design
- System and Network Security
- Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part A
- Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part B
- Professional Practice in IT
- Network and Distributed Computing
- Majors (choose one): Software Development
- Cyber Security
- Artificial Intelligence
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
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