Bachelor of Computer Science

Computers and technology are entrenched in our rapidly changing society, so knowledge and skills in these areas are highly sought after by employers. Our Bachelor of Computer Science will give you the strong programming, technical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills that are in demand in a wide range of industries and careers.

Our degree is particularly designed with software development and computational science roles in mind, but with the in-built flexibility to choose how you structure your study to suit your interests and aspirations. You can study online, as well as on campus.

Whether you’re pivoting in your career, enhancing your skills, or just starting out, our Bachelor of Computer Science will help you adapt and thrive in any modern workplace.

Why study the Bachelor of Computer Science with UNE?

Our Bachelor of Computer Science includes a core of subjects that will give you a solid programming, mathematical, and software engineering background. From these units you will learn multiple programming languages, as well as the leading collaborative tools and practices that software teams use to design, develop and deliver software that solves problems for their users.

You will also participate in a team project where you will have the opportunity to develop solutions to real-world computing problems, drawn from industry and community organisations.

You can choose to study either one, or both, of two majors:

• Software Development - You will study topics including artificial intelligence, functional programming, development for the modern web, mobile development, and interaction design.
• Data Science - You will learn topics that are relevant to applying computing to science. This includes statistical machine learning, distributed computing, and computational science.

If you elect to take a single major you can complete your degree with your choice of additional units from within the Bachelor of Computer Science, or from other degrees, depending on your interests and career aspirations.

You also have the option to participate in our overseas exchange program, which will give you the opportunity to study at one of our international partner universities for one trimester, and have it count towards your degree.

What makes our course different?

Our graduates are perfectly placed to succeed in a broad range of careers through their understanding of computer science. You will have the opportunity to:

• Build a solid foundation in critical thinking, communication, problem solving, resilience, flexibility, perseverance and research skills — skills in high demand by a wide range of employers.
• Structure your degree to focus purely on the areas of software development and data science by taking both majors. Alternatively, you can study a single major, allowing you to choose from a wide range of elective units from areas as diverse as business, biology, communications, psychology, or broader maths and science topics, to name just a few, giving you the flexibility to tailor your degree to meet your career goals.
• Choose to study when it suits you. The degree is available online, allowing you to fit study around your busy lifestyle, not the other way around, no matter where you are in the world. Or join us on campus and take advantage of our small staff-student ratio and supportive environment.
• Expand your theoretical knowledge and practical experience, and hone your problem solving and analytical skills to future proof your career in today’s fast-paced ICT environment.
• Work in a small team on a capstone research project with an industry client to develop an ICT solution to a real-world issue. This is one of a number of opportunities you will have to work collaboratively throughout your studies.

We’re highly rated – year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support, so when you study with us, you know you are in good hands.

Study online

Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus

Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.