Design the technologies of the future
Every day, technology becomes more essential to the ways we live, work and play. This creates huge demand for people who understand the 'how and why' of computing, and have the skills to design, build and manage the technologies of the future.
New program commencing 2020
Every day, technology becomes more essential to the ways we live, work and play. This creates huge demand for people who understand the 'how and why' of computing, and have the skills to design, build and manage the technologies of the future.
USC's Bachelor of Computer Science prepares you to meet that demand with core skills in programming, software development, artificial intelligence and data analysis. In this industry focused degree, you'll learn how to design software, applications and systems that solve problems and improve people's lives. Specialise in high-demand fields like cloud and mobile computing, cyber security, wearable technology and the Internet of Things.
In this degree you will:
- Future-proof your career with strong core skills in programming, software development, artificial intelligence, big data, and data science/analysis
- Work with Android, Cloud, JavaScript, Java, Python and C/C++ technologies
- Choose to specialise in mobile computing, cyber security or wearable technologies (the only specialisation of its kind in Australia)
- Start building a portfolio of software, design and wearables/IoT projects from your first year of study
- Complete industry certifications and placements designed to get you job-ready
Program structure
Introductory courses (7) 84 units
COR109 Advanced Games Programming 2.0
CSC100 Communication and Thought
ENG103 Computer Science Project and Ethics
ICT110 Introduction to the Internet of Things
ICT112 Introduction to Data Science
ICT120 Creative Problem Solving with Programming
MTH103 Introduction to Computer Networks
Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units
MTH212 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
CSC200 Discrete Mathematics
ICT220 Computer Organisation and Operating Systems
ICT221 Wireless Communications
DES221 Object-Oriented Programming
CSC201 Introduction to Interaction & UX Design
CSC202 Data Structures and Algorithms
CSC300 Mobile App Project
CSC303 Practical Machine Learning
WPL310 Cloud and DevOps
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ICT352 Workplace Learning I
ENG302 Project Management
Minor (4) 48 units
Cloud and Mobile
Cyber Security
Wearables and IoT
Electives (2) 24 units
Select 2 elective courses from the undergraduate elective course options.
Total units: 288
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.