UndergraduateComputer Science
Bachelor of Computer Science
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
At 72 units across three years, Adelaide University's Bachelor of Computer Science front-loads breadth: first year covers programming fundamentals, IT systems, structured data, and security foundations, before requiring a major from second year on: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Distributed Systems and Networking, or Programming Languages, among others.
Unlike some computing degrees that treat security as a bolt-on elective, security foundations sit in first year here, reflecting a program design that assumes cybersecurity literacy is baseline rather than a later specialisation. The AI major benefits from Adelaide's strength in machine learning research, and feeds directly into the university's Master of Computer Science for students who want to continue rather than enter the workforce at three years.
Like its postgraduate counterpart, the degree carries provisional accreditation from the Australian Computer Society at the Professional level and is recognised under the Seoul Accord. Career paths listed include software engineer, systems analyst, data engineer, and cybersecurity analyst, with February and July intakes.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
24 units- Programming
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Discrete Mathematics
- 1 common core course
Year 1, Semester 2
24 units- Object-Oriented Programming
- Security Foundations
- Structured Data and Databases
- 1 common core course
Year 2, Semester 1
24 units- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Software Engineering
- 1 major course
- Elective1 elective
Year 2, Semester 2
24 units- Operating Systems
- Requirements and User Experience
- 1 major course
- Elective1 elective
Year 3, Semester 1
24 units- 2 major courses
- Elective2 electives
Year 3, Semester 2
24 units- Capstone Project
- 1 major course
- Elective1 elective
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
SACE (or equivalent) completion with an ATAR of approximately 75.
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