Course

Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced)

Approved Abbreviation: BCompSc(Adv)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3634.1

CRICOS Code: 061245G

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course was 2008.

Students in the Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced) will follow the study program set out for 3506 Bachelor of Computer Science. Each student will have an Academic Mentor and will participate in additional compulsory activities including research projects. To maintain their enrolment in the Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced) students must maintain an overall above 5 Grade Point Average (GPA), otherwise they will be transferred to the standard 3506 Bachelor of Computer Science course. At enrolment students will be required to sign a declaration acknowledging the requirement to maintain a GPA greater than 5.0.

For more information refer to the entry for 3506 Bachelor of Computer Science.

3506 - Bachelor of Computer Science

Study Mode
Three years full-time.

Accreditation
The Bachelor of Computer Science currently is accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at Professional Level.

Admission

Assumed knowledge required: HSC Mathematics plus any two units of English (or equivalent). Recommended studies: Mathematics (extension 1).

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

UAC

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International Office

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the Universities Admissions Centre website (UAC).

UAC

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Special Requirements Prerequisites
Students must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of above 5.0 to remain in the course; those who do not maintain this average will be transferred to the Bachelor of Computer Science. At enrolment students will be required to sign a declaration acknowledging the requirement to maintain a GPA greater than 5.0.

Course Structure

In addition to the units outlined in the course structure for 3506 Bachelor of Computer Science, students in the advanced program must also complete the following three units.

Students must enrol in both 1H and 2H sessions each year.

Year 1

1H session

300586

Advanced Computer Science Activities 1

2H session

300586

Advanced Computer Science Activities 1

Year 2

1H session

300587

Advanced Computer Science Activities 2