UndergraduateComputer Science
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
Adelaide University's Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) is a four-year degree (the honours is built in, not a separate year) with a fourth-year thesis run across three courses, where students define a research topic and work with academic staff. First year covers programming, structured data, object-oriented programming, mathematics, and security; later years add theory of computation, operating systems, algorithms, distributed computing, and language models.
Students take one major from Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Human-Centred Computing, or Programming Languages, and complete 12 to 24 units of work-integrated learning through an intensive computing project or ICT internships. The degree is provisionally accredited at professional level by the Australian Computer Society and recognised internationally through the Seoul Accord. Part-time study is not available to international students.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsStructured Data
- 6 unitsHuman-Centred Design of Digital Innovations
- Information Technology Systems
Year 1, Semester 2
6 units- 6 unitsObject-Oriented Programming
- 6 unitsSystem Requirements
- Security Foundations
Year 2, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsEthical and Legal Challenges in Technology
- Discrete Mathematics
Year 2, Semester 2
6 units- 6 unitsLanguage Models, Translation and Execution
- 6 unitsOperating Systems
- 6 unitsData Structures and Algorithms
- Professional Communication and Teamwork
Year 3, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsTheory of Computation and Formal Verification
- 6 unitsGrand Challenges
- 6 unitsAdvanced Data Structures and Algorithms
- Cyber Security Application
Year 3, Semester 2
24 units- 6 unitsICT Internship 1
- ICT Internship 4
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
Guaranteed entry ATAR 75 (or equivalent secondary qualification); no assumed knowledge or prerequisite subjects; IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each band for international applicants.
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