Information Technology Major Applied Computer Science

Join an exciting and dynamic sector

We live in an increasingly connected world where new challenges are presented every day. Our world needs people with the skills to realise the potential of existing technologies, to exploit the opportunities of new technologies, and to help businesses and organisations navigate through this maze.

The information and communications sector has been identified as having a significant shortage of trained professionals, with the expectation that this shortfall will continue into the future. Now is the time to take that first step into a career that will be dynamic, global and in demand.

Why Applied Computer Science?

Our Applied Computer Science major is all about giving you the skills to solve computer-related problems. With rapid advances in technology and new applications being developed constantly, it is hard to say what those problems will be. One thing is for sure, though, it is going to be exciting finding out.

The focus is on both technological and business principles and practices. Your studies will cover the fundamental skills of computer science involving the domain of modern web applications and services. You will become well-prepared to solve computer-related problems in the workplace using your expertise in the design and implementation of software systems, database structures and applications and webs services and interfaces.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses8

plus 1 x Major8

plus Second Major
or 2 x 4-unit Minors
or 1 x 4-unit Minor plus 4 x electives1
or 8 x Electives18

Total   24

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:

CIS1000Information Systems Concepts

CIS3002Business Analysis

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

CSC1401Foundation Programming 

CSC2407Introduction to Software Engineering 

MAT1101Discrete Mathematics for Computing

CSC2406Web Technology

CSC1402Foundation Computing 

CSC3600ICT Professional Project

Applied Computer Science Major:

CSC2401Algorithms and Data Structures

CSC2402Object-Oriented Programming in C++

CSC2404Operating Systems

CSC2408Software Development Tools 

CSC3400Database Systems 

CSC3403Comparative Programming Languages 

CSC3412System and Security Administration 

CSC3419XML and the Web 

Footnotes

1 Students studying the Bachelor of Information Technology cannot study CSC1402 as an electve.

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent
• Mathematics A (4 SA) or equivalent is recommended

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• A-level mathematics is recommended

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.