UndergraduateComputer Science
Bachelor of Computer Science
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The undergraduate sibling of UOW's Master of Computer Science, this degree covers programming fundamentals through software engineering practice, security, and a choice of specialisation streams: the school offers strands touching games and interactive media, data-adjacent electives, and networks and cybersecurity. UOW's CS undergrad has an established internship option that a meaningful slice of students take up, usually with regional employers or Sydney firms willing to take on Illawarra-based interns.
First year is common across CS, IT and related degrees, so switching majors early is low-friction. The degree is accredited with the Australian Computer Society, which matters for anyone aiming at visa-sponsored roles later.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
- Year 1: Introduction to Programming
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Discrete Mathematics
- Computer Systems
- Year 2: Object-Oriented Design
- Database Systems
- Operating Systems
- Software Engineering
- Year 3: Networking
- specialisation electives (security, AI/ML, interactive media)
- Professional Practice
- Professional and Community Engagement (WIL/internship) subject in place of an elective
- team-based major project
- Year 3
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
ATAR 75 or equivalent
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