Undergraduate · Computer 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.
Cost & duration
English test scores
Course structure
5 terms of coursework
- 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
- Optional: Professional and Community Engagement (WIL/internship) subject in place of an elective
- Capstone: team-based major project, Year 3
Admissions
ATAR 75 or equivalent