Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology - B.C.S.T.
The Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology at a glance...
Duration full time: 3 years
Commencing semesters:
Semester 1
Semester 2
Credit points for completion: 144
Course location:
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
Course study mode:
- On Campus
Available to international students?
- Full time Onshore
CSP ATAR for 2009: 82.75
CSP UAC code: 511795
Course code: HH043
CRICOS code: 019183K
Faculty:
Engineering and Information Technologies
Contact position:
Undergraduate Manager
Faculty phone number:
+61 2 9351 2534
Faculty fax number:
+61 2 9351 4654
Faculty contact:
Mrs Anna Maria Brancato
Faculty mailing address:
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies
Engineering Link Building (J13)
The University of Sydney
New South Wales
2006
Australia
Faculty street address:
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies
Engineering Link Building (J13)
Off Maze Crescent
Darlington
New South Wales
2006
Australia
Faculty web address:
http://www.eng.usyd.edu.au
Email address:
engineering@eng.usyd.edu.au
This 3-year program prepares students to operate as professionals at the cutting edge of information technology.
This program offers majors in computer science or information systems.
What is information systems?Information systems involves creating computer systems which satisfy individual and organisational needs. Information systems encompasses issues such as:
- strategic planning
- system development
- system implementation
- network design and management
- operational management
- end-user needs and education.
Rather than being about developing and enhancing the performance of computers, information systems is about making computer systems work for people.
What is computer science? Computer science involves the study of computers and the programs that run on computers. No previous programming knowledge is assumed, but students are expected to graduate with sound knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- languages such as Java, C, C++ and Python
- computer programming, including the study of algorithms, data structures, networks and operating system internals.
This major will appeal to the more technically-minded students who wish to contribute to the future development and support of technology. Within the structure of the Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology, students are encouraged to explore their interests, by enrolling in units from a range of other disciplines such as psychology, languages, biology, philosophy, geography or commerce. This can give domain-specific knowledge useful to the application of information technologies in that area.
Students who perform very well may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Information Technology, which is a four year program.
Students who do well and wish to gain research experience may choose to do a fourth year to obtain an Honours degree.
Please click here for more information on the School of Information Technologies
Course completion requirements
Students are required to complete 144 credit points
On campus attendance pattern
Full time
End qualification
Bachelor
Professional recognition
Students completing this degree are eligible for associate membership with the Australian Computer Society
Similar courses
B.I.T. (HH041)|B.I.T.,B.Com. (HH042)
Course level
Bachelor
Honours availability
Additional honours course
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