Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Computer Science (Dean's Scholar) offers a challenging and enriching educational experience for high-achieving students who want to perform above the level normally expected. As a Dean's Scholar, you will be encouraged to continue your studies through the completion of honours and research programs.

Game and Mobile Development (major)

The game and mobile development major has been designed to meet the current global demand for skilled graduates in the areas of game and mobile system development. This major will equip you with skills to apply techniques for the development of video games and related systems on computers and mobile platforms, including devices such as mobile phones, tablets and wearable devices.

Careers

• Animation
  • Audio Engineer
  • Game Designer
  • Game Programmer
  • Sales and Marketing Manager
  • Software Developer
  • Technical Writer
  • UX/UI Designer
  • Video Game Producer

Accreditation & professional recognition

The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at the "Professional Level".

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.

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

English Language Requirements

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

• English Test | Overall Score | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking
  • IELTS Academic | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0
  • TOEFL (Internet-based) | 70 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17

Workload

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

Credit for Prior Learning

Students may be granted exemption from certain first year subjects.

More detail

Fees

International Course fees table:

• Campus | Delivery method | Session fee | Course fee
  • Wollongong | On Campus | $20184 (2025) | $ (2025)

Key dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Spring Session, 2025 at UOW
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025

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. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ATAR-based admission.