Program Overview

Course Description

This course is Part A of a multi-term sequence incorporating Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Part B must also be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. This Work Integrated Learning course allows students to apply the theoretical knowledge and skills obtained during their studies with and for an organisation. Through these courses (Part A and Part B), students will work on a project related to the fields of computer science, data science, and/or information technology.

Course Content

This course comprises activities based on planning, developing, reporting, and critically reflecting on a major activity related to computer science, data science, and/or information technology. Students will:

• Apply for, secure, and start a project related to computer science, data science, and/or information technology areas, approved by the course coordinator
• Prepare a 'Program of Activity Agreement' which should be signed by the student, project supervisor, and course coordinator
• Collaborate to plan, carry out, and report on an appropriate project
• Complete at least 100 hours in Part A with an organisation which requires computer science, data science, and/or information technology expertise
• Record, report, and critically reflect on the project undertaken
• Prepare and deliver a seminar to describe the activities undertaken during the project
• Describe and analyse ethical and technical issues relating to real-world research and practice
• Complete a Pre-Work Integrated Learning module online
• Complete 140 hours of Work Integrated Learning Experience

Enrolment Rules

This course is available to students in the following programs:

• Bachelor of Information Technology (11497, 240 units)
• Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Business (12238, 320 units)
• Bachelor of Computer Science (40103, 240 units)
• Bachelor of Mathematics/Bachelor of Computer Science (10253, 320 units)
• Bachelor of Data Science (40276, 240 units)
• Bachelor of Data Science/Bachelor of Mathematics (40277, 320 units)
• Bachelor of Data Science/Bachelor of Computer Science (40278, 320 units)

This course is not available to students who have completed the following course:

• COMP3850 Computer Science Work Integrated Learning (10 units)

Enrolment Requirements

Assumed Knowledge

Successful completion of at least 140 units of study.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify and plan the application of a suite of computer science, data science, and/or information technology skills learnt in the program to a specific project
2. Critically set objectives and evaluate partial outcomes to enhance developing capabilities and skills required in an evolving placement context
3. Demonstrate and reflect upon the skills required for the workplace, including both written and verbal communication, and teamwork
4. Apply theoretical knowledge to practical workplace tasks
5. Critically reflect on the ethical and technical issues faced in the workplace

Availability

This course is available in:

• Semester 1: Face to Face at Callaghan
• Semester 2: Face to Face at Callaghan
• Singapore Trimester 2: Face to Face at Singapore PSB

Related Study

Multi-term Sequence B

COMP3851B Computing and Information Sciences Work Integrated Learning Part B 2026.01

Replaces

COMP3850 Computer Science Work Integrated Learning 2026.01

Contact Hours

• Lecture: 2 hours per week for 2 weeks, starting week 1, Face to Face On Campus
• Lecture: 2 hours per week for 1 week, starting week 12, Face to Face On Campus
• Lecture: 2 hours per week for 1 week, starting week 7, Face to Face On Campus
• Placement: 140 hours per term, Face to Face Off Campus
• Workshop: 2 hours per week for 12 weeks, starting week 1, Face to Face On Campus

Assessments

• Project Plan: Proposal/Plan, 10% weighting, group work
• Written Report: Report, 40% weighting, combination of individual and group work, compulsory requirement
• Seminar: Presentation, 40% weighting, combination of individual and group work, compulsory requirement
• Quizzes: Quiz, 10% weighting, individual work
• Supervisor Report: Report, 0% weighting, formative, individual work

Career-ready Placements

• WIL3 - Placement: 140 hours, WIL Project sourced by the University, supervised by both industry staff and University staff

Additional Information

This course is to be taken to meet the capstone completion requirements. It is a placement course and will require a pre-determined number of hours to be completed.

Course Details

• Study level: Undergraduate
• Course level: 3000-level
• Units: 10
• College: College of Engineering Science and Environment
• School: School of Information and Physical Sciences