Bachelor of Computer Science

The Bachelor of Computer Science at UWS will provide you with a comprehensive and in-depth technical understanding of modern interconnected computer systems underpinned by solid theoretical foundations in computer science and mathematics. You will develop the practical skills needed to design, develop, configure, integrate and maintain advanced computer systems software required by industry.

At UWS, we offer the following majors:

• Computer Forensics – Prepares you for emerging cyber evidence detection career opportunities. Focusing on the gathering of evidence from computers and computer networks, this major develops the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure that evidence can be documented and presented in an intelligible manner. Identification and analysis of such evidence requires in-depth technical knowledge of the interactions between hardware, operating systems, programs and networks.
• Networked Systems – Recent advances in computer and telecommunications networked systems have increased the importance of network technologies in the discipline of computer science. This major gives you a thorough technical understanding of modern networked computer systems, how they work, and the principles that govern them. Based on this solid foundation, you have the opportunity to learn the practical skills needed to design, develop and integrate the networked computer systems needed by today’s large organisations. It covers a wide range of topics, including computer communication network concepts and protocols, multimedia systems, internet standards and technologies, network security, wireless and mobile computing, and distributed systems.
• Systems Programming – If you want to develop advanced programming skills, this is the major for you. It will give you strong systems programming and systems administration skills, focusing on programming at the level of the underlying operating system. It emphasises the development of highly-efficient and reliable code that can provide support services for higher-level application programs, as well as the development of programs suitable for systems administration and management. Practical work utilises C/C++ (the industry standard language for systems programming) and Unix environments.

Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.

A Career in Computer Science

The UWS Computer Science degree is highly practical and developed in close consultation with industry. Depending on the subjects completed, you may be able to program real-time, fault-tolerant, mission-critical software systems and simulated environments, including gaming and entertainment software. You will graduate career-ready and look forward to opportunities in:

• computer forensics
• computer security
• systems programming
• systems administration
• network and systems security support
• real-time programming
• systems engineering
• distributed software development
• communications and distributed systems support
• research and development in computer science

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.