Computer Science is the study of the design, construction and use of computer systems. When you complete a Bachelor of Computer Science at UNSW, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge required for computer applications to be developed.

Working with both hardware and software, this undergraduate degree teaches the basic principles behind computing tools, operating systems, compilers and translators, and computer hardware. 

The Bachelor of Computer Science also focuses on the representation of data and data structures in computer systems and the design of algorithms for automatic manipulation of this information by programming languages and machine systems.

Build a career of the future with a Bachelor of Computer Science. You’ll study the representation of data and data structures and the design of algorithms for programming languages and machine systems. 

Personalise your degree by either studying a general Computer Sciences degree or specialise in one of the following in-demand areas: 

• Database Systems

• eCommerce Systems 

• Artificial Intelligence 

• Programming Languages

• Computer Networks

• Embedded Systems 

• Security Engineering

Study areas

• Majors
• Minors

Full program structure

Degree structures can vary depending on your specialisation, the number of courses you choose and timetabling, to give you an indication you can consider the below.

In your first two years of the program, you might study: 

• Two introductory courses in Mathematics 

• An introductory course in Algorithms and Programming Techniques

• A range of core courses in the areas of Programming, Computer Systems, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Computer Networks, Ethics, Object Oriented Design

From your second year onwards, you’ll undertake:

• Study courses relevant to your major of choice 

• Complete several Computing Elective and may take part in a Vertically Integrated Project from the ChallENG program. 

During your degree you’ll be required to complete two General Education electives. These courses help you broaden your education by completing two courses from outside the engineering faculty strengthening your cross-disciplinary thinking, developing a flexible approach and enhancing your critical analysis skills. 

In your final year of study, you’ll complete a Computer Science Project which allows you to showcase the skills you’ve developed. You’ll work in teams to define, implement and evaluate a real-world software system. This multidisciplinary educational approach connects students, academics and industry enabling you to develop the essential technical and professional skills, so you thrive in your future career.

Graduates in Computer Science at UNSW benefit from our leading reputation in research and teaching, with many graduates recruited by industry partners before their degree is complete.

Graduates have gone on to work with companies such as CSIRO, Cisco, Microsoft, Google, Amazon and startups like Canva and Atlassian.  

Specialists in Computer Science are increasingly sought-after across many different industries from finance to consulting, government to healthcare. Potential roles upon graduation include: 

• Cyber Security Consultant 

• Information Systems Manager 

• Database Administrator 

• Systems Analyst 

• Games Developer

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

There are several admission pathways to an undergraduate degree at UNSW including high school qualifications, UNSW Foundation Studies, UNSW Diploma, recognised prior study or university trans

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