Program Overview

Unit of Study COMP6013 - Blockchain Technology and Applications

Unit Snapshot

• Unit type: PG Coursework Unit
• Credit points: 12
• Faculty/College: Faculty of Science and Engineering
• Placement: No
• Pre-requisites: COMP6011 - Security of Applications and Systems
• Enrolment information: N/A

Unit Description

Provides knowledge of distributed ledger and blockchain technology and how they can be used in real-world scenarios such as payment systems or supply-chain management. Students will learn the blockchain mechanisms such as consensus, privacy-preserving protocols and smart contracts, as well as models and frameworks to develop a secure blockchain application in smart environments.

Unit Content

• Module 1: Basic concepts of distributed ledger and blockchain technology.
• Module 2: Blockchain models and protocols.
• Module 3: Blockchain development frameworks.
• Module 4: Blockchain cryptocurrency applications.
• Module 5: Blockchain security.
• Module 6: Blockchain technology in various applications.

Availabilities

Not currently available in 2026.

Learning Outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

• On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of distributed ledger and blockchain technology.
  • Critically evaluate real-world applications of blockchain technology.
  • Develop basic blockchain solutions to address specific business scenarios using appropriate tools and frameworks.
  • Assess the legal, ethical, and security implications of blockchain.