Program Overview

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Overview

The Bachelor of Computer Science - Bachelor of Science (SMAH) is a double degree program that allows students to develop a range of specialist skills in science and computer science. This program leads to a career in scientific programming or scientific management.

Program Details

• The Bachelor of Computer Science covers the theoretical foundations of computer science and IT, with the opportunity to specialize in a major.
• The Bachelor of Science offers flexibility, with the opportunity to begin specialization immediately or in the second year after completing foundational subjects in the first year.
• Students participate in practical classes in the purpose-built Sciences Teaching Facility and complete an industry-linked research project tackling real problems.

Majors

• Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Chemistry
• Cyber Security
• Digital Systems Security
• Ecology and Conservation Biology
• Game and Mobile Development
• Software Engineering

Careers

• AI Engineer
• Analyst
• Animator
• Big Data Engineer
• Computer Engineer
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Data Mining and Analysis
• Data Scientist
• Database Administrator
• Electronics Engineer
• Games or App Developer
• Network Architect
• Programmer
• Security Engineer
• Web Developer
• Software Engineer
• User Interface Designer

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

• The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
• The Bachelor of Science has various professional recognitions depending on the major, such as membership of the Australian Institute of Physics for the Physics major and membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute for the Chemistry major.

Admissions Information

• A range of admission options are available for future students.
• The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures and the UOW College Admissions Policy.
• For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0.
• TOEFL (Internet-based): Overall score of 70, with minimum scores of 18 in Reading, 18 in Writing, 17 in Listening, and 17 in Speaking.

Workload

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week, including class time and independent study.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

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Fees

International Course fees table:

• Campus: Wollongong
• Delivery method: On Campus
• Session fee: $20,184 (2025)
• Course fee: Indicative, based on normal course length and progression.

Key Dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW: Application Deadline, Orientation, Session start, Census date, Mid-session recess, Session end.
• Spring Session, 2025 at UOW: Application Deadline, Orientation, Session start, Census date, Mid-session recess, Session end.
• Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW: Application Deadline, Orientation, Session start, Census date, Mid-session recess, Session end.
• Spring Session, 2026 at UOW: Application Deadline, Orientation, Session start, Census date, Mid-session recess, Session end.

Admission Profile

The tables below contain information on the 2024 commencing student cohort, which indicates the likely profile of students for 2025.

Student Profile

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course.

ATAR Profile

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors.

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