Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours)

This course offers a sound education in all aspects of computing science and information technology. It is intended for students who aspire to become researchers or who want a career in a more scientific-oriented computing area. As such it provides a pathway to postgraduate research study.

This course adopts a practice-based approach to computing science education and the course content is a mix of theory and practice, with a stronger focus on the mathematics appropriate for computing science and research projects. As well as gaining strong technical skills in computing science and IT, students gain skills in problem-solving, teamwork and communication. Students undertake research projects with UTS researchers. Employers look for graduates with strong computing science skills and, in this course, students are exposed to real research problems in computing science and IT.

UTS: Information Technology continues to support part-time study and some subjects can be taken in the evening as well as during the day.

Course aims

The course aims to produce graduates who are able to apply, in the context of any organisation, the knowledge and skills required of:

  • information technology professionals who develop systems from first principles
  • computing specialists for technical research careers, both in industry and academia, or
  • data scientists who interrogate complex datasets.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree. All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most. Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives. By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline. If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe. In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates. * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

>> Professor Michael Blumenstein The degree is a four-year degree with an honours component, and it contains the sort of foundations and fundamentals required to get students started in the computing area – things like coding, programming and everything from databases and other type areas.

But the really exciting part is the fact that there is an opportunity for students to take different majors, such as internetworking applications, enterprise systems development, and areas where there’s a really huge need for their skills.

Computing science is an area that really demands technical skills, and those are the skills that are required in the future of our industries, and the future of innovation in Australia and also around the world.

It basically provides the foundation for things such as programming, coding, understanding the future of artificial intelligence research, data science. These are areas that really need technical skills – it needs people to be able to understand where they can learn the ability to actually get a computer to do very sophisticated processes, and this computing sciences area is actually exactly where they can get those skills, and where they can get the foundations for being relevant to industry and research. The types of students that we relish in undertaking a course like the Bachelor of Computing Science would be those that have a tremendous fundamental already within maths and a love for mathematic1 and computing in general, such as in the areas of coding and programming.

We’re looking for students who have a high technical ability, who love problem solving and who can undertake the really big problems and challenges that the digital era faces in areas such as artificial intelligence, social robotics and quantum computing. In technology departments, or in technology-based organisations, we actually are increasingly embracing students that come from a very, very diverse set of degrees, because that diversity brings strength to our areas, and also reflects the great variety of work that we’ve got.

And then the counter to that is actually students coming through from computing science can go in so many different places, so computing science and technology is not the domain or the exclusive domain of technology groups anymore – it’s embedding right through organisations, and so I think a degree that gives you those technical skills combined with the ability to learn and adapt and grow over time, you can take that starting point anywhere these days I think.

Study plan

The programs below show a suggested sequence of subjects for each major for a full-time student commencing the course in Autumn session. They are intended as a guide only and do not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.

Autumn or Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics maj10053 48
Business Information Systems Management maj02080 48
Cybersecurity and Privacy maj02900 48
Enterprise Software Development maj03519 48
Interaction Design maj02092 48
Mathematical Analysis maj01156 48
Networking and Cybersecurity maj03445 48
Quantum Information Science maj02901 48

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 1 33130 6
Discrete Mathematics 37181 6
Programming 1 41039 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Communication for IT Professionals 31265 6
Mathematics 2 33230 6
Business Requirements Modelling 31269 6
Database Fundamentals 31271 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Network Fundamentals 41092 6
Web Systems 31268 6
Programming 2 48024 6
Computing Science Studio 1 41078 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Theory of Computing Science 41080 6
Introduction to Data Analytics 31250 6
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 41040 6
Professional Practice in Computing 43030 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Data Structures and Algorithms 31251 6
Computing Science Studio 2 41079 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Social and Information Network Analysis 42913 6
Image Processing and Pattern Recognition 31256 6
Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics 32146 6
Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network 42028 6
Data Driven and Intelligent Robotics 41077 6
Introduction to Computational Intelligence 43024 6
Natural Language Processing 41043 6
Emerging Topics in Artificial Intelligence 43023 6
Machine Learning 31005 6
Introduction to Quantum Computing 43025 6
AI/Analytics Capstone Project B 31243 6
SAS Predictive Business Analytics 42050 6
The Ethics of Data and AI 57304 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Technology Research Preparation 32144 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Social and Information Network Analysis 42913 6
Image Processing and Pattern Recognition 31256 6
Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics 32146 6
Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network 42028 6
Data Driven and Intelligent Robotics 41077 6
Introduction to Computational Intelligence 43024 6
Natural Language Processing 41043 6
Emerging Topics in Artificial Intelligence 43023 6
Machine Learning 31005 6
Introduction to Quantum Computing 43025 6
AI/Analytics Capstone Project B 31243 6
SAS Predictive Business Analytics 42050 6
The Ethics of Data and AI 57304 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Technology Research Methods 32931 6
Project Management and the Professional 31272 6
AI/Analytics Capstone Project 41004 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Social and Information Network Analysis 42913 6
Image Processing and Pattern Recognition 31256 6
Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics 32146 6
Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network 42028 6
Data Driven and Intelligent Robotics 41077 6
Introduction to Computational Intelligence 43024 6
Natural Language Processing 41043 6
Emerging Topics in Artificial Intelligence 43023 6
Machine Learning 31005 6
Introduction to Quantum Computing 43025 6
AI/Analytics Capstone Project B 31243 6
SAS Predictive Business Analytics 42050 6
The Ethics of Data and AI 57304 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Honours Project 31482 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Social and Information Network Analysis 42913 6
Image Processing and Pattern Recognition 31256 6
Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics 32146 6
Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network 42028 6
Data Driven and Intelligent Robotics 41077 6
Introduction to Computational Intelligence 43024 6
Natural Language Processing 41043 6
Emerging Topics in Artificial Intelligence 43023 6
Machine Learning 31005 6
Introduction to Quantum Computing 43025 6
AI/Analytics Capstone Project B 31243 6
SAS Predictive Business Analytics 42050 6
The Ethics of Data and AI 57304 6

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 1 33130 6
Discrete Mathematics 37181 6
Introduction to Information Systems 31266 6
Programming 1 41039 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Communication for IT Professionals 31265 6
Mathematics 2 33230 6
Business Requirements Modelling 31269 6
Database Fundamentals 31271 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Web Systems 31268 6
Programming 2 48024 6
Computing Science Studio 1 41078 6
Network Fundamentals 41092 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Theory of Computing Science 41080 6
Collaborative Business Processes 31247 6
Information System Development Methodologies 31257 6
Professional Practice in Computing 43030 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Innovations for Global Relationship Management 31258 6
Data Structures and Algorithms 31251 6
Computing Science Studio 2 41079 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Technology Research Preparation 32144 6
Networked Enterprise Architecture 31276 6
Strategic IT Project 31280 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Technology Research Methods 32931 6
Project Management and the Professional 31272 6
Business Process and IT Strategy 31245 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Honours Project 31482 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Systems Testing and Quality Management 31282 6
IT Operations Management 31097 6
Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation 48270 6
Finance and IT Professionals 31255 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 1 33130 6
Discrete Mathematics 37181 6
Programming 1 41039 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Communication for IT Professionals 31265 6
Mathematics 2 33230 6
Business Requirements Modelling 31269 6
Database Fundamentals 31271 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Network Fundamentals 41092 6
Web Systems 31268 6
Programming 2 48024 6
Computing Science Studio 1 41078 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Theory of Computing Science 41080 6
Cybersecurity 48730 6
Information Security and Management 41181 6
Professional Practice in Computing 43030 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Data Structures and Algorithms 31251 6
Computing Science Studio 2 41079 6
Cryptography 41900 6
System Security 41182 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Technology Research Preparation 32144 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Privacy Preserving 41183 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Technology Research Methods 32931 6
Project Management and the Professional 31272 6
Secure Programming and Penetration Testing 41184 6
Data Analytics in Cybersecurity 41180 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Honours Project 31482 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Digital Forensics 48436 6
Emerging Topics in Cybersecurity and Privacy 41185 6

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 1 33130 6
Discrete Mathematics 37181 6
Programming 1 41039 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Communication for IT Professionals 31265 6
Mathematics 2 33230 6
Business Requirements Modelling 31269 6
Database Fundamentals 31271 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Web Systems 31268 6
Programming 2 48024 6
Computing Science Studio 1 41078 6
Network Fundamentals 41092 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Theory of Computing Science 41080 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Advanced Interaction Design 31777 6
Advanced Internet Programming 31242 6
Application Development in the iOS Environment 41889 6
Application Development with .NET 31927 6
Cloud Computing and Software as a Service 41001 6
Database Programming 31253 6
Software Development Studio 41113 6
Advanced Algorithms 41052 6
Fundamentals of Interaction Design 31260 6
Professional Practice in Computing 43030 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Data Structures and Algorithms 31251 6
Computing Science Studio 2 41079 6
Introduction to Software Development 41025 6
Software Architecture 48433 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Advanced Software Development 41026 6
Technology Research Preparation 32144 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Advanced Interaction Design 31777 6
Advanced Internet Programming 31242 6
Application Development in the iOS Environment 41889 6
Application Development with .NET 31927 6
Cloud Computing and Software as a Service 41001 6
Database Programming 31253 6
Software Development Studio 41113 6
Advanced Algorithms 41052 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Technology Research Methods 32931 6
Project Management and the Professional 31272 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Honours Project 31482 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Advanced Interaction Design 31777 6
Advanced Internet Programming 31242 6
Application Development in the iOS Environment 41889 6
Application Development with .NET 31927 6
Cloud Computing and Software as a Service 41001 6
Database Programming 31253 6
Software Development Studio 41113 6
Advanced Algorithms 41052 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 1 33130 6
Discrete Mathematics 37181 6
Programming 1 41039 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Communication for IT Professionals 31265 6
Mathematics 2 33230 6
Business Requirements Modelling 31269 6
Database Fundamentals 31271 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Fundamentals of Interaction Design 31260 6
Programming 2 48024 6
Computing Science Studio 1 41078 6
Network Fundamentals 41092 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Theory of Computing Science 41080 6
Web Systems 31268 6
Interactive Media 31080 6
Professional Practice in Computing 43030 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Prototyping Physical Interaction 41019 6
Data Structures and Algorithms 31251 6
Computing Science Studio 2 41079 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Human-centred Design Methods 41020 6
Game Design Methodologies 31262 6
Introduction to Computer Game Development 31263 6
Introduction to Data Analytics 31250 6
Application Development in the iOS Environment 41889 6
Application Development with .NET 31927 6
Programming on the Internet 31748 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Technology Research Preparation 32144 6
Project Management and the Professional 31272 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Advanced Interaction Design 31777 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Technology Research Methods 32931 6
Interaction Design Studio 41021 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Honours Project 31482 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Human-centred Design Methods 41020 6
Game Design Methodologies 31262 6
Introduction to Computer Game Development 31263 6
Introduction to Data Analytics 31250 6
Application Development in the iOS Environment 41889 6
Application Development with .NET 31927 6
Programming on the Internet 31748 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 1 33130 6
Discrete Mathematics 37181 6
Communication for IT Professionals 31265 6
Programming 1 41039 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Web Systems 31268 6
Business Requirements Modelling 31269 6
Database Fundamentals 31271 6
Mathematics 2 33230 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Linear Algebra 37233 6
Programming 2 48024 6
Computing Science Studio 1 41078 6
Network Fundamentals 41092 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Theory of Computing Science 41080 6
Probability and Random Variables 37161 6
Professional Practice in Computing 43030 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Data Structures and Algorithms 31251 6
Computing Science Studio 2 41079 6
Regression and Linear Models 37252 6
Programming for Data Analysis 37373 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Technology Research Preparation 32144 6
Real Analysis 35007 6
Numerical Methods 35006 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Technology Research Methods 32931 6
Project Management and the Professional 31272 6
Complex Analysis 37234 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Honours Project 31482 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Lebesgue Integration and Fourier Analysis 35005 6
Mathematical Statistics 37262 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 1 33130 6
Discrete Mathematics 37181 6
Programming 1 41039 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Communication for IT Professionals 31265 6
Mathematics 2 33230 6
Business Requirements Modelling 31269 6
Database Fundamentals 31271 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Web Systems 31268 6
Programming 2 48024 6
Computing Science Studio 1 41078 6
Network Fundamentals 41092 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Theory of Computing Science 41080 6
Routing and Switching Essentials 31277 6
Cybersecurity 48730 6
Professional Practice in Computing 43030 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Cryptography 41900 6
Data Structures and Algorithms 31251 6
Computing Science Studio 2 41079 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Technology Research Preparation 32144 6
Mobile Networking 31275 6
Project Management and the Professional 31272 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Network Servers 31338 6
Real-time Operating Systems 48450 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Technology Research Methods 32931 6
Internetworking Project 31261 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Internet Science 41903 6
Software Defined Networks 41905 6
Advanced Routing Principles 32009 6
Multilayer Switched Networks 32011 6
IoT Security 42037 6
Cybersecurity for Mobile Platforms 42036 6
Applying Network Security 41890 6
Cloud Computing Infrastructure 41891 6
Digital Forensics 48436 6
Internet of Things 48033 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Honours Project 31482 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Internet Science 41903 6
Software Defined Networks 41905 6
Advanced Routing Principles 32009 6
Multilayer Switched Networks 32011 6
IoT Security 42037 6
Cybersecurity for Mobile Platforms 42036 6
Applying Network Security 41890 6
Cloud Computing Infrastructure 41891 6
Digital Forensics 48436 6
Internet of Things 48033 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 1 33130 6
Discrete Mathematics 37181 6
Programming 1 41039 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Communication for IT Professionals 31265 6
Mathematics 2 33230 6
Business Requirements Modelling 31269 6
Database Fundamentals 31271 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Programming 2 48024 6
Linear Algebra 37233 6
Introduction to Quantum Computing 43025 6
Computing Science Studio 1 41078 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Theory of Computing Science 41080 6
Methods in Quantum Computing 41076 6
Network Fundamentals 41092 6
Quantum Software and Programming 41173 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Web Systems 31268 6
Data Structures and Algorithms 31251 6
Computing Science Studio 2 41079 6
Professional Practice in Computing 43030 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Technology Research Preparation 32144 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Quantum Computer Architectures 41171 6
Quantum Algorithms 41174 6
Quantum Information Theory 41172 6
Emerging Topics in Quantum Information Science 41175 6
Probability and Random Variables 37161 6
Introduction to Data Analytics 31250 6
Machine Learning 31005 6
Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network 42028 6
Mathematical Statistics 37262 6
Advanced Algorithms 41052 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Technology Research Methods 32931 6
Project Management and the Professional 31272 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Quantum Computer Architectures 41171 6
Quantum Algorithms 41174 6
Quantum Information Theory 41172 6
Emerging Topics in Quantum Information Science 41175 6
Probability and Random Variables 37161 6
Introduction to Data Analytics 31250 6
Machine Learning 31005 6
Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network 42028 6
Mathematical Statistics 37262 6
Advanced Algorithms 41052 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives/Sub-major cbk90783 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Honours Project 31482 12
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Quantum Computer Architectures 41171 6
Quantum Algorithms 41174 6
Quantum Information Theory 41172 6
Emerging Topics in Quantum Information Science 41175 6
Probability and Random Variables 37161 6
Introduction to Data Analytics 31250 6
Machine Learning 31005 6
Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network 42028 6
Mathematical Statistics 37262 6
Advanced Algorithms 41052 6

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

All students at UTS pay tuition fees to contribute towards the cost of their studies.

In 2024 all offers made to domestic undergraduate students will be for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), which means that the Australian government makes a substantial contribution towards the cost of your education, and you pay the balance through student contributions.

The amount you pay depends on your area of study and the number of credit points (cp) in which you enrol. At UTS 48 credit points is considered to be one Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL).

The table to the right shows the amount a student can expect to pay for one year of full-time study (1.0 EFTSL).

Students can choose to pay their student contribution upfront, or if eligible, can defer their fees through HECS-HELP.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional cost.

You can calculate your student contribution as a percentage of the amounts shown on the table. Fee rates are divided into four bands covering broad discipline areas.  It is important to note that a particular subject within a course may fall within a different band.

For example, if you are enrolled in a 6-credit point Architecture subject, your contribution would be 6/48 x $9,314 = $1,164.

Student contribution amounts for 2025 commencing students

2025 student contribution - Area of StudyAmount for 48 cp
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications and Society and Culture$16,992
Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science$13,241
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual & Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science and Pathology$9,314
Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing or Foreign Languages and Agriculture$4,627

International student

Tuition fees for international undergraduate students can be found using tuition fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $1092. The total credit points are 192.


All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage

For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

Depending on the major selected, career options include software developer, systems analyst, data scientist or professional computing science researcher.

Course structure

Course structure explained

Students are required to complete 192 credit points, comprising core (96 credit points), major (48 credit points), electives (24 credit points), and research preparation and project (24 credit points).

All students complete a common set of subjects in Year 1 and are required to select their major prior to enrolling in Year 2.

Industrial training/professional practice

Industrial training is available by concurrently enrolling in the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice (C20056). The diploma comprises a minimum of nine months' full-time paid work experience and supporting subjects at UTS.

Course completion requirements
Requirement Credit Points
STM91173 Core subjects (Computing Science) 96
CBK91220 Major choice (Information Technology) 48
STM91172 Core Honours subjects (Computing Science) 24
CBK92127 Sub-major/electives choice 24
Total 192

Additional information

Course duration

This course is offered on a four-year, full-time or eight-year, part-time basis.

Full time, on campus
Part time, on campus

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Check to see if there are additional admission requirements for this course.

Additional information relating to this course, including the ATAR profile of domestic students who commenced this course in Autumn 2022, is located under UTS' admissions requirements, alongside information relating to the commencing student cohort who were enrolled in this course past the Autumn 2022 census date.

If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.

ATAR and selection ranks

To find out further information regarding ATAR and selection ranks from previous applicants who received an offer to this course, please visit our Admissions Stats Tool

Assumed knowledge

HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and any two units of English.

English Advanced is recommended.

Year 12 adjustment factor scheme

To see a list of courses where HSC subjects provide adjustment factors, please refer to the Year 12 adjustment factors page.

Recognition of prior learning

Students who have completed equivalent subjects at a recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) if the subjects completed are deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the course. Established agreements for RPL with external tertiary institutions are outlined in the Recognition of prior learning tool.

To be considered for recognition of prior learning, subjects must normally have been completed no more than ten years prior to the commencement of this course. Limits apply to the number of credit points of RPL that can be granted.

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours) students

For Information Technology students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Information Technology students

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.

Transfer between UTS courses

Students in this course who do not wish to complete honours may transfer to the C10476 Bachelor of Computing Science via course transfer (graduating).

UTS: Handbook

See the Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours) in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

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    Facilities and location

    Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology students and researchers have access to state-of-the-art facilities.

Domestic students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

How to apply

Domestic applicants can apply via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens an external site)

UAC code(s): 603230 (Autumn session, Spring session, Spring session)

Make a note of the relevant UAC code before starting the UAC application.

Intake

Autumn Session 2025

Important dates

NOVEMBER 2024
1
Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 1)
8
UAC offers released (November Round 1)
14
Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 2)
21
UAC offers released (November Round 2)
28
Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 1)
DECEMBER 2024
5
UAC offers released (December Round 1)
18
UTS Info Day
18
Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 2)
23
UAC offers released (December Round 2)
JANUARY 2025
2
Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 1)
9
UAC offers released (January Round 1)
16
Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 2)
23
UAC offers released (January Round 2)
30
Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 1)
FEBRUARY 2025
3 - 14
Autumn session orientation
6
UAC offers released (February Round 1)
7
Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 2)
13
UAC offers released (February Round 2)
17
Autumn session commences (main calendar)
27
Closing date for change of preferences (March Round 1)
MARCH 2025
3
Last day to enrol for Autumn session
6
UAC offers released (March Round 1)
20
Autumn census date – last day to withdraw from subjects or apply for leave of absence

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours) students

For Information Technology students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Information Technology students

International students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.

Important dates

Visit the UTS Handbook for full academic dates. Visit essential information for international students for the application closing dates.

How to apply

International applicants apply to study via UTS International.

Intake

Autumn Session 2025

Apply online

Download an application form

Need more information?

Ask a question

Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours) students

For Information Technology students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Information Technology students

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.