Bachelor of Computer Science

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Computer Science is a cutting-edge course in the application and theory of computer science.

The Bachelor of Computer Science provides a broad-based education in computer science fundamentals with an emphasis on software development, computer graphics and visualisation, artificial intelligence, high performance computing architecture and games programming.

As with all our courses, the Bachelor of Computer Science is designed and delivered with study flexibility in mind. You can choose between full-time and part-time study options to fit in with work and lifestyle commitments. You could choose to study one subject in an academic session or, with approval, fast-track degree completion by undertaking four subjects per session.

Why study this degree?

Professional recognition

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) accredits courses in Information Technology to verify that they meet professional standards in terms of content, staff skills, teaching facility and quality assurance. CSU's Bachelor of Computer Science has the highest level of accreditation with accreditation at the professional level.

Workplace learning

The course places particular importance on practical experience, and all teaching involves industry standard hardware, software, methods and techniques, in addition to relevant industry site visits. Students are encouraged to seek relevant paid work experience during vacations.

In their final year project, students investigate, design and implement a substantial computer application to address a practical real-world problem.

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Course Structure

This course comprises 24 subjects (192 points) in total with a core of 15 compulsory subjects (120 points), a major study area of 8 subjects (64 points) in Computer Graphics and Image Analysis or in Games Programming, and one free elective (8 points).

More information about the course structure

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.