UndergraduateInformation Technology
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) / B Arts
UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
UNSW's combined Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) and Bachelor of Arts lets students complete both a genuine computer science qualification and a full Bachelor of Arts from the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture, requiring 192 units of credit across the combined 5-year program. Students must satisfy entry requirements for both components separately, reflecting the genuine depth expected in each half of the double degree rather than a diluted combination of the two. It suits students who want serious computer science technical training paired with substantive humanities, social science or creative arts study, rather than choosing between a purely technical degree or a purely arts-based one, positioning graduates for careers where technical skill and humanities perspective combine, such as technology policy, digital humanities, UX design or technology journalism.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- 96 UOCStudents must complete 192 UOC. Bachelor of Arts (96 UOC) A Major specialisation (48 UOC) A Minor specialisation (36 UOC) Prescribed Electives (12 UOC) OR A Major specialisation (48 UOC) A second Major specialisation (48 UOC) Bachelor of Computer Science (96 UOC) Computer Science courses
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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)
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)
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 93 or equivalent (2026 lowest selection rank), the entry standard for this double degree combining a Computer Science major with a Bachelor of Arts.
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