UndergraduateComputer Science
Bachelor of Computer Science
Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
WSU's Bachelor of Computer Science covers the expected core sequence (programming, data structures, algorithms, systems and databases), with the option to specialise later in areas like software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity or networking. The degree is taught primarily out of the Kingswood and Parramatta campuses, and WSU has invested in growing its cybersecurity and cyber-physical systems research groups over recent years, which flows down into some of the specialisation electives available to undergraduates.
The university draws a large proportion of its student cohort from Greater Western Sydney itself, meaning many computer science students are first-in-family university attendees, and WSU's course design leans on strong first-year academic support (peer mentoring, transition subjects) to account for that rather than assuming a cohort that arrived with strong prior computing exposure.
A final-year capstone or industry project subject gives students a portfolio piece for graduate job applications, and placement partnerships lean on Western Sydney's logistics, health, and government-services employers as much as CBD tech firms.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
- 3 years full-time
- Year 1: Introduction to Programming
- Discrete Mathematics
- Computer Systems Fundamentals
- Web Technologies
- Year 2: Data Structures and Algorithms
- Database Systems
- Software Engineering Principles
- Networks
- Year 3: Specialisation electives (Artificial Intelligence / Cybersecurity / Software Engineering / Networking)
- Capstone Project
- industry or research-based final-year project
- Electives available across cross-disciplinary computing subjects
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 65 or equivalent
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